Which of the following is the best example of treacherous behavior?

challenging someone’s statement

accepting punishment for someone

What does it mean to usurp a leadership position?

to seize it illegally or by force

to inherit it by right of birth

to pass it on to another person

to win it fairly in a free election

When Prospero says in Act I of The Tempest that he has more commands for Ariel, Ariel protests as follows: Ariel: Remember, I have done thee worthy service, Told thee no lies, made thee no mistakings, served Without or grudge or grumblings. Thou didst promise To bate me a full year. What does Ariel’s speech imply about the relationship between him and Prospero?

Ariel believes he can rely on Prospero’s sense of justice.

Ariel knows that he can turn to Prospero for comfort.

Prospero hopes to adopt Ariel into his family as his heir.

Prospero tolerates Ariel’s mischief and enjoys his company.

12. Part B Which of the following lines of dialogue from the play best supports the answer to Part A?

Miranda. . . . Oh, I have suffered / With those that I saw suffer! A brave vessel / . . . Dashed all to pieces!

Miranda. . . . And now I pray you, sir— / . . . your reason / For raising this sea storm?

Miranda. The strangeness of your story put / Heaviness in me.

Miranda. What is’t? A spirit? / Lord, how it looks about! Believe me, sir, / It carries a brave form.

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B. 13. Part A Which best explains why Caliban obeys Prospero’s orders in Act I of The Tempest?

because Caliban knows that Prospero can use magic to force obedience

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

Part B Which of the following lines from the play best support the answer to Part A?

Caliban. . . . His art is of such pow’r / It would control my dam’s god, Setebos, / And make a vassal of him.

Caliban. . . . A southwest blow on ye / And blister you all o’er!

Caliban. This island’s mine by Sycorax my mother, / Which thou tak’st from me. . . .

Caliban. For I am all the subjects that you have, / Which first was mine own king

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B. 15. Part A Aristocrats and commoners mix freely in Act I of The Tempest, both on the island and on board ship. Which best describes the relations between the high-ranking aristocrats and the lower-ranking commoners?

Commoners speak their minds freely to aristocrats as if equals.

Commoners address aristocrats politely and respectfully.

Aristocrats and commoners avoid contact with one another.

Aristocrats express only contempt and scorn for commoners.

Part B Which of the following lines of dialogue from the play best supports the answer to Part A?

Boatswain. . . . Hence! What cares these roarers for the name of king? To cabin! Silence! Trouble us not!

Gonzalo. Now would I give a thousand furlongs of sea for an acre of barren ground—long heath, brown furze, anything. . . .

Prospero. Ariel, thy charge / Exactly is performed; but there’s more work.

Miranda. I might call him / A thing divine; for nothing natural / I ever saw so noble.

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B. 17. Part A Why does Prospero behave how he does toward Ferdinand?

Prospero wants to stir up trouble between Miranda and Ferdinand to bring them closer together

Prospero genuinely thinks that Ferdinand is a threat to his power on the island

Prospero is seeking revenge on King Alonso through his son, Ferdinand

Prospero wants to keep Miranda and Ferdinand apart

Part B Which of the following lines of dialogue best supports the answer to Part A

Prospero: They are both in either’s powers, but this swift business/I must uneasy make lest too light winning/ Make the prize light.

Prospero: Silence! One word more/Shall make me chide thee, if not hate thee. What, /An advocate for an imposter?

Prospero: Who makest a show but darest not strike, thy conscience/Is so possessed with guilt.

Prospero: The Duke of Milan/And his more braver daughter could control thee/If now ’twere fit to do ’t!

Read these lines from The Tempest . Prospero. Thou poisonous slave, got by the devil himself Upon thy wicked dam, come forth! . . . Caliban. This island’s mine by Sycorax my mother, Which thou tak’st from me. What is the function of the dramatic convention used in these lines?

The interaction of different social classes develops the characters and gives background information from before the shipwreck.

The subplot of the experiences of Caliban and his mother is introduced.

The dark emotions of Caliban toward his mother are brought to light to move the plot and develop the events of the central conflict.

The protagonist, Prospero, is introduced, and it is made evident that he is older than the other characters.

Read these lines from The Tempest. Miranda: And now I pray you, sir—. . . your reason/For raising this sea storm? Prospero: Here cease more questions. Thou art inclined to sleep. ‘Tis a good dullness, And give it way: I know thou canst not choose. [Miranda sleeps.] Which dramatic convention of Shakespearean romance is represented in these lines?

a magical event—Prospero uses his powers to put Miranda to sleep

characters from different social levels—a servant and a king

a subplot with young people—Prospero and Miranda are young adults

The Tempest Selection Test

Authored by Gevon Sutherland

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What causes Antonio and the other passengers to desert their ship in Act I of The Tempest?

Prospero uses magic to create a storm and make the passengers believe the ship is breaking up.

The Boatswain refuses to correct the course of the ship, and it runs aground on the island.

Ariel sets the ship on fire, and the passengers must jump off it to save their lives.

Ariel calls on Poseidon to sink the ship, causing all the passengers to swim for their lives.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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 force his obedience

because he knows Prospero’s history and pities him

because Prospero rescued him from imprisonment

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

How are the interactions between Prospero and his slaves different?

Caliban curses Prospero and openly, but Ariel is more submissive and eager to please

Prospero is kind to Caliban but cruel to Ariel because of what Ariel did

Ariel is more rebellious toward Prospero while Caliban is happy to serve

He treats them both kindly because they have served him faithfully.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Based on how he treats Ariel, Caliban, and Miranda, what can we tell about Prospero's character?

Prospero is shown to be indifferent towards Ariel, Caliban, and Miranda

Prospero is shown to be kind and caring towards Ariel, Caliban, and Miranda

Prospero is shown to be abusive and controlling towards Ariel, Caliban, and Miranda

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

According to Act I of The Tempest, which of the following actions does Prospero take or plan to take? Choose three options.

to free Ariel permanently from his service

to turn over his rule of the island to Ferdinand

to achieve revenge against his brother Antonio

to repay Caliban for taking the island away from him

to arrange a marriage between Ferdinand and Miranda

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the best definition of perfidious?

Serene and calm

Sorry and ashamed

Violent and aggressive

Untrustworthy and dishonest

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