The Tempest, Act I Review

Who or what caused the tempest?

• Miranda, in a fit of rage.
• Prospero, in order to bring his enemies to the island.
• Angry spirits, to punish Prospero.
• Global warming.

Which of the following do Ariel and Caliban have in common?

• They are both the children of Sycorax.
• They are both in love with Miranda.
• They are both angry with Prospero for stealing the island.
• They are both servants of Prospero and have been imprisoned.

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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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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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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.

Why does Prospero cause the tempest?

• to bring his enemies to the island

• to destroy his enemies

• to show his enemies his immense power

• to instill fear in his enemies

Why does Miranda ask her father to calm the storm at sea?

• she does not want anyone hurt

• the tempest frightens her

• she is afraid of her father's powers

• she doesn't like her father using magic

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Does Miranda remember anything about her life before she came to the island?

• no

• she remembers her bedroom

• she remembers playing in a beautiful garden with other children

• she remembers being taken care of by ladies

Who is Miranda?

• Prospero’s wife

• Prospero’s servant

• Prospero’s mother

• Prospero’s daughter

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