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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who thwarts Antonio's and Sebastian's plan in Act II, Scene I?

2. Who is not lulled to sleep in Act II, Scene I?

3. Prior to Prospero's arrival on the island, Ariel was imprisoned by

4. Prospero seeks revenge against

5. Antonio is the brother of

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the metaphorical significance of the play's title, "The Tempest"?

2. What does the initial scene at sea foreshadow in the play?

3. How does the audience learn about Caliban's past on the island?

4. What is the metaphorical significance of the storm at sea in the exposition of the play?

5. Why does Miranda regret telling Ferdinand her name so quickly?

6. During the storm, what can the audience already infer about Gonzalo's character and why?

7. What is Trinculo's plan for Caliban when he sees that he is actually a man?

8. Why does Prospero make it difficult for Ferdinand to be with Miranda?

9. When Caliban starts babbling to Stephano and Trinculo about what he can show them on the island, what is Trinculo's initial thought?

10. What does the drunken Stephano think he sees when he happens upon Caliban and Trinculo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ferdinand, Miranda and Gonzalo are considered moral beacons throughout the play. Compare them to other characters in the play, citing examples where their moral and pure characteristics directly contrast with the play's more treacherous characters.

Essay Topic 2

Prospero was always interested in studying and learning, and he applied these interests to his magic book on the island. He uses the powers he gained from the book to teach his enemies a lesson. Was Prospero simply delighting in the use of his magical powers? If so, is it logical to think he will just give them up as he claims he will? Why, or why not? Cite examples from the play to support your response.

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the title "The Tempest"? What does it symbolize? Cite specific examples of how this symbolism is used in the play.

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