The Tempest

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.

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

When Prospero and Miranda were first cast away, who helped them and how?

• Prospero's brother, Antonio, by protecting them from the king's wrath

• The royal counselor, Gonzalo, by stowing food, water, garments, and books aboard their small boat

• King Alonso, by allowing Prospero to go into exile rather than being hanged

• Ariel, by teaching Prospero and Miranda survival skills that were useful on the island

Ariel begs Prospero for what in return for doing his bidding?

• Food

• Power

• Safety

• Freedom

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Who did Prospero leave in charge of Milan while he was still the Duke?

• Prospero's wife, the Queen.
• Prospero's daughter, Miranda.
• Prospero's brother, Antonio.
• Prospero's cousin, Sebastien.

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

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

• to free Ariel permanently from his service

• to achieve revenge against his brother Antonio

• to arrange a marriage between Ferdinand and Miranda

• to repay Caliban for taking the island away from him

• to drown Antonio, Sebastian, and the other passengers

Which best explains why Caliban obeys Prospero’s orders in Act I of The Tempest?

• 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
• because Caliban knows that Prospero can use magic to force obedience

How does Prospero feel about his treatment of Caliban?

• He feels justified in how he treats him.

• He feels saddened that Caliban does not respect him.

• He doesn't care about how Caliban feels.

• He feels happy that he has power over someone as strong and powerful as Caliban.