The Tempest Act 1 Quiz

What is a violent, terrible storm?

• boatswain

• heir

• virtuous

• tempest

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What is a boatswain?

• the master of the ship

• an advisor

• a ship’s petty officer in charge of the deck crew, the rigging, anchors, boats, etc.

• a type of Shakespeare play

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Where was Ariel when the spirit was discovered by Prospero?

• Held within the bark of tree.
• Stuck in a cage.
• Imprisoned within an orb.
• Floating amongst the clouds of a storm.

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Who did Prospero leave in charge of Milan while he was still the Duke?

• Prospero's wife, the Queen.
• Prospero's daughter, Miranda.
• Prospero's brother, Antonio.
• Prospero's cousin, Sebastien.

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According to Act I of The Tempest, why does Ariel willingly serve Prospero and carry out his commands?

• because he mistakenly believes Prospero is his father

• because Prospero uses magic to steal his willpower and force his obedience

• because he knows Prospero’s history and pities him

• because Prospero rescued him from imprisonment and could trap him again

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According to Act I of The Tempest, why have Prospero and Miranda turned against Caliban?

• because Caliban is malformed
• because Caliban tried to retake the island
• because Caliban is the child of a sorceress
• because Caliban attacked Miranda

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According to Act I of The Tempest, which of the following events does Prospero bring about or plan to bring about? Choose three options.

• to free Ariel permanently from his service

• to achieve revenge against his brother Antonio

• to arrange a marriage between Ferdinand and Miranda

• to repay Caliban for taking the island away from him

• to drown Antonio, Sebastian, and the other passengers

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Which best explains why Caliban obeys Prospero’s orders in Act I of The Tempest?

• because Caliban still hopes to win Miranda’s love
• because Caliban wants Prospero to leave the island
• because Caliban and Ariel have a secret plot against Prospero
• because Caliban knows that Prospero can use magic to force obedience

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Which of the following best characterizes Miranda as Shakespeare presents her in Act I of The Tempest?

• deceitful and sly
• frivolous and silly
• studious and bookish
• kind and compassionate

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How did Prospero and Miranda survive the journey to the island?

• Prospero used his magic to sail their small boat to safety.

• Pure good luck had brought the boat drifting safely to the island.

• Gonzalo had kindly provided the boat with clothes, food, water, and supplies.

• The spirit Ariel turned into a gentle breeze and blew the boat to land.

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