The Temptest RL1

What does Stephano imply he will do to Trinculo in lines 26–29?

• beat him

• interrupt him

• have mercy on him

• protect him from danger

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does Caliban stress in line 51 the importance of seizing Prospero's books before killing him?

• to eliminate Prospero's powers of sorcery

• to prevent someone else from stealing them

• to prevent Prospero from hiding behind them

• to distract Prospero from Stephano's intentions

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why are Stephano and Trinculo uneasy in lines 89–92?

• They have forgotten the words to their song.

• They hear Ariel's music but cannot see him.

• They suspect that Caliban has tricked them.

• They are having doubts about following Caliban's plan

Based on lines 95–103, the reader can infer what about Caliban?

• He knows things about the island that the others do not.

• He is not frightened as easily as Trinculo and Stephano are.

• He often has trouble sleeping because of the island's noises.

• He views the island as his home and resents the others' presence.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3