The Tempest Act 1 and Power

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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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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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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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.

How does Prospero feel about his treatment of Caliban?

• He feels justified in how he treats him.

• He feels saddened that Caliban does not respect him.

• He doesn't care about how Caliban feels.

• He feels happy that he has power over someone as strong and powerful as Caliban.

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Miranda is 

• the king's daughter.
• the name of the boat.
• Prospero's daughter.
• Antonio's daughter.

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Ariel and Caliban are brothers.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Who is the airy spirit that works for Prospero?

• Alonso

• Caliban

• Ariel

• Sycorax

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Who is the slave that is tortured by Prospero?

• Trinculo

• Stephano

• Caliban

• Ariel

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