The Tempest by William Shakespeare Quiz

Who is the rightful Duke of Milan in "The Tempest"?

• Alonso

• Antonio

• Prospero

• Caliban

What is the relationship between Miranda and Prospero?

• Cousins

• Father and Daughter

• Brother and Sister

• Friends

Who is Caliban's mother?

• Sycorax

• Juno

• Iris

• Ceres

Which character is the king of Naples in the play?

• Alonso

• Sebastian

• Ferdinand

• Gonzalo

What magical being does Prospero use to carry out his plans?

• Caliban

• Miranda

• Ariel

• Antonio

What causes the shipwreck at the beginning of the play?

• A pirate attack

• A storm created by Prospero's magic

• A mechanical failure

• An attack by sea monsters

Who desires to overthrow Prospero and take control of the island?

• Alonso

• Sebastian

• Caliban

• Antonio

What does Prospero promise to Ariel as a reward for the spirit's service?

• Gold

• A return to Milan

• Freedom

• A portion of the island

Who falls in love with Miranda upon arriving on the island?

• Alonso

• Sebastian

• Ferdinand

• Gonzalo

At the end of the play, what does Prospero decide to do with his magical powers?

• Keep using them to rule the island

• Pass them on to Miranda

• Use them to take revenge on his enemies

• Renounce them and return to Milan