The Tempest Assessment

During a science class, Arjun and Anika were discussing about the "bigger light" and the "lesser light" that Oliver mentioned in his presentation. What were they referring to?

• Prospero and Miranda

• the sun and the moon

• the land and the ocean

• the stars and the campfire

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

How has the setting of The Tempest brought these characters into conflict?

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

In your own words, explain how Caliban's long speech (soliloquy) contributes to our understanding of his character.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Read Prospero's lines. How does he threaten to punish Caliban?

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

One of the themes of The Tempest is whether people are good or bad because of their nature or their circumstances. How does Caliban's speech explore this theme? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In a school play, Samuel is playing the character of Prospero. During the performance, he speaks the line "My tricksy spirit!". What emotion should Samuel, as Prospero, likely show when speaking this line?

• anger and wrath

• joy or amusement

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the effect of Prospero speaking in asides to Ariel?

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

Why is it important for the story's conclusion that the Boatswain reveals the ship is safe and sound?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

During a school play rehearsal, Olivia, Nora, and Benjamin were discussing the Boatswain's description of what happened to the ship's crew. What theme of the play is reinforced by this discussion?

• the nature of humanity

• the difficulty of crewing a ship

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

Read Alonso's lines. How does he feel about the events he has been caught up in? Refer to specific word choices in your answer.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3