What does Ceres say to bless the young couple?
- (a)That their barns will never be empty.
- (b)That they will rule as King and Queen.
- (c)That they will overcome all obstacles.
- (d)That they will travel around the world.
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Referring closely to Act IV of the play, explain why Prospero ends the masque suddenly? What does he tell Ferdinand about the impermanence of the world?
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Complete the following sentences by providing a reason for each:
In Act V of the play The Tempest, Prospero greets Gonzalo first because
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Complete the following sentences by providing a reason for each:
In Act IV, Scene I of the play The Tempest, Stephano and Trinculo are angry with Caliban as they struggle out of the filthy pool because
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In the Masque in Act IV of the play The Tempest, how does Ceres know that Juno is coming?
- (a)By Juno’s gait.
- (b)Through Prospero’s words.
- (c)By Venus’ disappearance.
- (d)By the nymphs.
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Complete the following sentences by providing a reason for each:
In Act III, Scene II of the play, The Tempest, Stephano threatens to tie Trinculo to the next tree because
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Referring closely to the masque presented by Prospero for Ferdinand and Miranda, explain the purpose of the masque.
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Referring closely to Act III Scene III, relate the stern warning of Ariel to the “three men of sin”. What impact does his warning have on the three sinners?
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Magic is used to manipulate, intimidate and amaze the various characters in the play. Give your views on this statement by referring to any two examples from the Acts studied.
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What does Prospero intend to do with his book before his interaction with Alonso in Act V of the play, The Tempest?
- (a)Burn it to ashes.
- (b)Pass it to Caliban.
- (c)Drown it deeper than plummet’s sound.
- (d)Gift it to Miranda.
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With close reference to Act III Scene II of the play, describe the plot that Caliban hatches to murder Prospero.
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Choose the correct options for the following questions:
(i)
What is Ferdinand doing at the beginning of Act III Scene I?
- (a)Cursing Prospero.
- (b)Gathering wood.
- (c)Planning to escape.
- (d)Sighing deeply.
(ii)
What is Ferdinand willing to become for Miranda in Act III Scene I?
- (a)King of Naples.
- (b)A patient log man.
- (c)Her beloved.
- (d)A traitor to Prospero.
(iii)
In the masque scene, whom does Iris tell Ceres not to be afraid of?
- (a)Dis
- (b)Cupid
- (c)Juno
- (d)Venus
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Where had Ariel confined the “three men of sin” in the beginning of Act V?
- (a)In Caliban’s cave.
- (b)In the wrecked ship.
- (c)In the line-grove.
- (d)In Prospero’s cave.
(v)
What are we told about Louise Mallard right at the beginning of the short story, The Story of an Hour?
- (a)She is proud.
- (b)She is lonely.
- (c)She has a weak heart.
- (d)She cannot tolerate noise.
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In the short story, To Build a Fire, who advises the Man not to travel alone in the cold weather?
- (a)The old timer at Sulphur Creek.
- (b)His mates.
- (c)Another traveller.
- (d)His dog.
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In the short story, The Singing Lesson, what did Mary Beazley give Miss Meadows as the latter entered the music hall?
- (a)Her music books.
- (b)A yellow rose.
- (c)A yellow chrysanthemum.
- (d)A letter from Basil.
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In the poem, Crossing the Bar, which voyage is the poet referring to?
- (a)A voyage of discovery.
- (b)The voyage from life to death.
- (c)The voyage of self-discovery.
- (d)The voyage of the imagination.
(ix)
What does the word “coppice” mean in the poem The Darkling Thrush?
- (a)Grassland
- (b)Dense Forest
- (c)Woods
- (d)Trees
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In the poem We are the Music Makers, where are the creative people usually found?
- (a)Palaces.
- (b)In crowded cities.
- (c)Near streams and sea- breakers.
- (d)Markets.
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What does Ferdinand pray should happen if he speaks false?
- (a)A blight will fall on him
- (b)The Gods will be angry
- (c)His best aspirations may be inverted to mischief.
- (d)Miranda will marry someone else.
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How does Prospero prove, “the rarer action is in /virtue than in vengeance in the
final act of The Tempest?
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Which aspect of Caliban’s nature is revealed through his words, “bite him to death, I prithee”?
- (a)Savagery
- (b)Uncivilised
- (c)Roughness
- (d)All of the above
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Read the lines given below and choose the correct option given after each question. [1x10=10]
A. Miranda: I am a fool
To weep at what I am glad of
Prospero: Fair encounter
Of two most rare affections!
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To whom is Miranda speaking?
- (a)Prospero
- (b)Ferdinand
- (c)Ariel
- (d)Alonso
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Of what is Miranda glad?
- (a)Ferdinand reciprocates her love.
- (b)That she can leave the island.
- (c)That her father has not been able to find out about her love.
- (d)That she will be the queen of Naples.
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What do her words reveal about her?
- (a)She is simple.
- (b)She is ambitious.
- (c)She is humble.
- (d)She is compassionate.
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What is Prospero’s reaction to her happiness?
- (a)He is angry with his daughter for not following his commands.
- (b)He is happy with her.
- (c)He decides to punish her for confessing her love to Ferdinand.
- (d)He decides to put obstacles in the way of her love.
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Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about Miranda in the context of the quoted lines?
- (a)She respects her father.
- (b)She has a streak of independence in her.
- (c)She is conniving
- (d)She has a soft heart.
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What does Prospero mean by “rare affections”?
- (a)Interesting persons
- (b)Pure souls
- (c)Unusual emotions
- (d)Foolish sentiments
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For what does Prospero go on to ask heaven’s blessings?
- (a)For the love that is growing between the young couple.
- (b)For Ferdinand having come to the island.
- (c)For Miranda being so biddable.
- (d)For his efforts on their behalf, to unite the two lovers.
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What does Miranda ask Ferdinand at the end of the scene?
- (a)She asks him to make her his wife.
- (b)She asks him to take her to Naples.
- (c)She asks him to take her away from her father.
- (d)She asks him to finish his task.
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What evidence do we have of Ferdinand’s love for Miranda?
- (a)He is willing to do the humble task for her in spite of being a Prince.
- (b)He is willing to elope with her.
- (c)He is willing to make her his wife against.
- (d)He shows the courage to fight Prospero for Miranda’s sake.
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When do the two plan to meet again?
- (a)The next day
- (b)That evening
- (c)Half an hour later
- (d)They decide to be together.
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Why has Prospero given him this task?
- (a)To punish him.
- (b)To humiliate him.
- (c)To test his sincerity in love.
- (d)To take revenge.
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Ferdinand shares a Latin root word to describe Miranda in Act III Scene I. Which word does he use?
- (a)Beautiful
- (b)Admired
- (c)Dearest
- (d)Royal
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Read the lines given below and choose the correct option given after each question. [1x10=10]
B. Antonio: I’ll believe both
And what else does want credit, come to me,
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What has Antonio just seen?
- (a)Ariel singing a song.
- (b)Ariel in the shape of a sea nymph.
- (c)Strange shapes bringing in a banquet.
- (d)The fact that their clothes are fresh even after the shipwreck.
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What is Antonio’s attitude in these lines?
- (a)Pleasure
- (b)Fear
- (c)Surprise
- (d)Scepticism
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What does Antonio refer to as “both”?
- (a)Ferdinand and Miranda.
- (b)Unicorns and the Phoenix.
- (c)Ariel and Caliban.
- (d)Nymphs and Satyrs.
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How does Gonzalo interpret the sight he has just seen?
- (a)He feels that they are agents of punishment.
- (b)He feels that they are islanders.
- (c)He thinks he has seen a vision.
- (d)He thinks that his eyes are playing tricks with him.
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Who is listening to their conversation?
- (a)Ariel
- (b)Caliban
- (c)Prospero
- (d)Ferdinand
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Alonso refers to the “dumb discourse” of the creatures. What does he refer to by these words?
- (a)The signs made by the creatures.
- (b)The dances of the creatures.
- (c)The frightening gestures made by the creatures.
- (d)Their pleasant faces.
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What did the strange creatures bring for Alonso and his group?
- (a)Flowers
- (b)Viands
- (c)Wine
- (d)Stones
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Why does Gonzalo say that Alonso need not fear?
- (a)In their youth they had heard tales of strange people.
- (b)There are many kinds of people inhabiting the earth.
- (c)Since the island is a strange place, they should expect strange things here.
- (d)None of the above
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Why can’t the king and his group eat the food brought in?
- (a)They realise that the food is poisoned.
- (b)They find their hunger disappearing.
- (c)Suddenly the food vanishes
- (d)They are warned against eating the food.
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What do you conclude about Gonzalo’s nature from his interaction with the others in the scene?
- (a)He is indifferent.
- (b)He is suspicious of everything
- (c)He always speaks against Antonio and Sebastian.
- (d)He tries to find good in everything.
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What is Ferdinand doing at the beginning of Act 3 Sc I?
- (a)Cursing Prospero
- (b)Gathering wood
- (c)Crying
- (d)Plotting to escape
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