The Tempest: Act I scene 1

Who is on board the ship in Act I, scene 1?

• A royal party of nobles.
• Caliban and Ariel.
• Prospero and Miranda
• Prospero, Miranda, and a royal part of nobles.

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

How do Alonso, Gonzalo, Antonio, and Sebastian feel about the storm?

• They believe it's been conjured by Prospero.
• They believe it will pass and are not very worried.
• They believe they will die.
• They believe it is a magical illusion and doesn't really exist.

Why does the boatswain tell the king and the other royals to go below deck?

• He fears they will be in the way as the boat navigates through the storm.
• He needs them to go get life jackets for everyone.
• He needs them to go consult the map because they are lost.
• He doesn't want them to see him escape on the lifeboat.

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

How do Antonio, Gonzalo, and Sebastian feel when the captain tells them to go below deck?

• They are afraid to go.
• They obey immediately.
• They feel guilty leaving him up on the dangerous deck.
• They are offended that he would command royals.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

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Why do Gonzalo, Antonio, and Sebastian eventually go below deck?

• They are tired and need sleep.
• They do not want to disobey orders.
• The king commands it.
• They go there to pray for safety.