Prospero still considers Gonzalo a friend because

he helped Prospero to survive on the island by giving supplies

he spied on the King for Prospero

he was Prospero's advisor in Milan

What is the best reason for the many speeches Gonzalo gives in Act 2?

He is trying to distract the King from his grief

He is trying to trick Antonio and Sebastian

He is giving clues to Ariel about the King

He is showing his loyalty to Prospero

Why does King Alonso regret allowing his daughter to marry the King of Tunis?

She is now so far away that he will rarely see her again

He is racist and does not like that she married an African

The shipwreck would not have happened if they had not sailed to Tunis

His brother does not approve of the marriage.

According to Act II of The Tempest, which of the following best describes the society that Gonzalo would like to create on the island?

He would create a utopia of social and economic equality.

He would create an absolute monarchy like those of Europe.

He would create an oligarchy ruled by a group of powerful people.

He would create a democracy in which people voted for their leaders.

How can you infer that Antonio has not changed in 12 years?

He is still hungry for power at any cost

He is still a loyal subject of the King of Naples

He is still close to his brother Prospero

In Act II, Scene i, of The Tempest , Antonio says to Sebastian, “O, that you bore the mind that I do!” Which of the following best describes the difference in “mind,” or personality, between the two characters as they appear in this scene?

Antonio is ambitious and acts on his ambition. Sebastian is ambitious but must be egged on to take action.

Antonio is greedy for wealth and power. Sebastian is greedy for wealth but not for power.

Antonio is discontented with his lot but cannot see how to improve it. Sebastian is contented with his lot and sees no need for action.

Antonio commits evil actions for gain and feels guilty afterwards. Sebastian commits evil actions for gain and is untroubled afterwards.

Why does Antonio encourage Sebastian to kill the King?

If Sebastian was king, Antonio would have more power

The king was unfair to his brother Prospero

The king caused his own son's death

Sebastian would be a better king than Alonso

Which of the following are among the reasons Antonio suggests killing Alonso in Act II of The Tempest? Choose two options.

Antonio lacks the conscience that would make him hesitate to commit a murder.

Antonio tired of paying tributes to Alonso and knows he will not have to pay them to Sebastian.

Antonio knows that Prospero is on the island and will interfere with his schemes.

Antonio plans to kill Sebastian after Alonso is killed and himself take over the throne of Naples.

Antonio believes that Ferdinand has survived the shipwreck and hopes to involve him in the plot.

In Act II of The Tempest, how does Antonio persuade Sebastian that if they kill Alonso, Sebastian can become King of Naples?

by arguing that Ferdinand is dead and Alonso’s daughter is too far from Naples to interfere

by jeering at Alonso for being a foolish and feeble old man

by insisting that Alonso’s son reached the island’s shore safely

by explaining that he set the takeover in motion before they sailed

How do Antonio and Sebastian find time to discuss their conspiracy?

Ariel enchants the group to put most of them to sleep

Alonso and company search for food

Antonio and Sebastian offer to explore the island

Alonso and company start searching for Ferdinand

Why doesn't Sebastian kill Alonso?

Ariel wakes Alonso up just before Sebastian can stab him

Sebastian has a sudden change of heart when he sees Alonso

Sebestain decides it would be better to do it once they are off the island, and back in Naples.

Why is Prospero manipulating the men on the island?

To get Miranda and Ferdinand to fall in love and be married

To restore his power and authority

According to Act II of The Tempest, which of the following best explains why Prospero, through Ariel, prevents the murders of Alonso and Gonzalo?

because Alonso and Gonzalo are important to the success of his own plans

because he sympathizes with Alonso for having lost his son

because he pities them for being the victims of a shipwreck

because Alonso and Gonzalo are conspiring against his old friends

What reason does Sebastian give for having their swords drawn when Alonso wakes up from his nap?

they were fearful of being attacked by wild beasts

he was defending them against Prospero

What trait usually marks a Shakespearean comedy?

There is a clown other comic-relief character.

Characters confront the darkness of human nature, but overcome it.

A Shakespearean romance typically features dark themes with hints of violence. Which of the following best describes a dark and violent theme Shakespeare introduces in Act I of The Tempest?

the danger of uncontrolled passions

the wisdom acquired with experience

the sweetness of love at first sight

the permanence of familial loyalty

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