The Tempest Act 4 Comprehension Quiz

What does Prospero instruct Ariel to do at the beginning of Act 4?

• To bring Ferdinand and Miranda to him

• To create a storm

• To fetch Caliban

• To prepare a masque

Why does Prospero decide to forgive Ferdinand and give his blessing to marry Miranda?

• Because Ferdinand passed Prospero's tests

• Because Miranda begged him to

• Because Ariel convinced him to

• Because he feels guilty for treating him harshly

What is the purpose of the masque that Prospero stages for Ferdinand and Miranda?

• To entertain them

• To teach them a lesson about loyalty

• To celebrate their betrothal

• To warn them of the dangers of power

Which mythological figures appear in the masque?

• Zeus and Hera

• Venus and Mars

• Iris, Ceres, and Juno

• Apollo and Artemis

Why does Prospero abruptly end the masque?

• Because he remembers Caliban's plot against him

• Because Ariel reminds him of an important task

• Because he is dissatisfied with the performance

• Because Ferdinand and Miranda show disinterest

What does Prospero call Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo as they plot against him?

• A trio of fools

• A pack of thieves

• A conspiracy of villains

• A rabble of scoundrels

How does Prospero plan to punish Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo for their conspiracy?

• By turning them into animals

• By casting a spell of eternal sleep

• By leading them through prickly bushes and into filthy ponds

• By banishing them from the island

What does Prospero say about the nature of the spirits who participated in the masque?

• They are immortal and unchanging

• They are powerful and dangerous

• They are illusions and have no real existence

• They are benevolent and protective

What lesson does Prospero intend for Ferdinand and Miranda to learn from the masque?

• The importance of wisdom and knowledge

• The value of hard work and perseverance

• The virtues of love and fidelity

• The dangers of ambition and power