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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. Why does Alonso believe, following the false banquet, that Ferdinand is dead?
2. In Act IV, Scene I, Prospero's speech mirrors that of which other character?
3. Why does Prospero abruptly stop the marriage ceremony and change his mood?
4. What does Prospero realize about himself when Ariel tells him about the men in the cave?
5. What does Prospero comment on in regard to Antonio and Sebastian?
Short Essay Questions
1. After Ariel tells Prospero where Antonio, Alonso, and Sebastian are, what causes Prospero to realize that it is not revenge he wants, but penitence?
2. How does Caliban reveal his humane side in Act III, Scene II?
3. How, or how not, is Prospero similar to Antonio in Act IV, Scene I?
4. What is the significance of Stephano and Trinculo dressing up in the ostentatious clothing Prospero lays out for them?
5. Who does Prospero refer to as "the rabble" prior to the magical performance with the dancing spirits?
6. How does a tempest begin with the Trinculo, Stephano and Caliban subplot?
7. In Act V, Scene I, what is a clue that Antonio and Sebastian are not as repentant of their past misdeeds as Alonso?
8. Do you think Prospero will actually give up his magic? He only talks of it, but does not actually do it. Why or why not?
9. Why does Prospero conjure the banquet for Antonio, Alonso, Sebastian and Gonzalo?
10. What is Stephano's ulterior motive in the plan to murder Prospero?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the importance of the exposition within a story? What does it do? Where in The Tempest is the exposition? Think about character development, plot and foreshadowing of events to come. Cite examples from the play's exposition that accomplish these objectives.
Essay Topic 2
Antonio's character is tested by Prospero throughout the course of the play. Is he truly remorseful for his past wrongdoings, or does he just feel threatened by Prospero? Why, or why not? Cite examples from scenes where Antonio is tested by Prospero and explain how Antonio passes or fails those tests.
Essay Topic 3
Prospero is a puppet master. Evaluate this statement by examining his relationships with others and why you believe it to be true or false. Cite examples from the play that prove or disprove this statement.
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