Hertz: World Literature Final Exam: Spring 2025 - 109 Points

Explain what caused Prospero and Miranda’s exile from Milan.

• Prospero’s brother Antonio usurped his position as Duke of Milan.

• Miranda wanted to leave Milan for adventure.

• A natural disaster forced them to leave Milan.

• They were exiled for practicing magic.

Identify one external conflict and one internal conflict experienced by Prospero.

• Prospero's struggle with his brother Antonio (external) and his struggle to forgive (internal).

• Prospero's conflict with Miranda (external) and his desire for power (internal).

• Prospero's battle with Caliban (external) and his fear of losing magic (internal).

• Prospero's fight with Alonso (external) and his ambition for revenge (internal).

The relationship between Prospero and Miranda is best described as:

• Hostile and distant

• Loving and protective

• Indifferent and cold

• Competitive and jealous

Gonzalo’s speech about a utopia in Act 2, Scene 1 creates situational irony because:

• he describes an ideal society while ignoring the flaws of those around him.

• he is unaware that his vision is already a reality on the island.

• he mocks the idea of a perfect society.

• he is the only character who truly believes in utopia.

Ariel describes the shipwreck survivors at the beginning of Act V as:

• Despairing and hopeless

• Joyful and celebrating

• Sorrowful but unharmed

• Calm and amazed

What major change occurs in Prospero’s attitude during Act V? How does this compare to his earlier desire for revenge?

• He forgives his enemies and abandons his desire for revenge.

• He becomes more vengeful and punishes his enemies harshly.

• He leaves the island without confronting his enemies.

• He forgets about his past and focuses only on his daughter.

At the end of the play, Prospero’s decision regarding his magic reflects the larger themes of The Tempest by:

• Embracing revenge and power over others

• Renouncing his magic and forgiving his enemies

• Seeking isolation from society

• Continuing to use magic for personal gain

What are the three essential parts of a strong thesis statement?

• Topic, claim, supporting points

• Introduction, body, conclusion

• Hook, background, evidence

• Question, answer, explanation

The purpose of a counter argument paragraph is to:

• Present evidence supporting your main argument.

• Address and refute an opposing viewpoint.

• Summarize the main points of your essay.

• Introduce a new topic unrelated to your thesis.

Each body paragraph in an argumentative essay should include which of the following to support the main claim effectively?

• A topic sentence, evidence, and explanation

• A summary of the essay

• A list of unrelated facts

• A personal anecdote only