Characters and Themes in 'The Tempest'

In the evening, William Shakespeare visits his friend Robert Harley, who rescues a cat that sleeps with chickens. They discuss Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest', focusing on the character Trinculo and his encounter with Caliban during a storm. The phrase 'misery acquaints a man with strange bedfellows' is highlighted, leading to modern examples like Israel and Hamas, and Miley Cyrus with Michael Bublé. As a storm approaches, Harley invites Shakespeare to stay the night.

What unusual habit does Robert Harley's cat have?

• It climbs trees at night.

• It sleeps with the chickens.

• It swims in the pond.

• It chases mice in the garden.

Which character in 'The Tempest' is Robert Harley excited to play?

• Caliban

• Prospero

• Trinculo

• Ariel

How is Caliban described in the conversation?

• A nobleman

• A strange creature, neither man nor fish

• A brave warrior

• A wise old man

What does Trinculo seek during the storm?

• Shelter under Caliban's gaberdine

• A map

• A warm meal

• A boat

What famous line does Trinculo say about strange bedfellows?

• Misery acquaints a man with strange bedfellows.

• Fortune favors the bold.

• To be or not to be, that is the question.

• All the world's a stage.

What does the phrase 'strange bedfellows' imply in the context of the conversation?

• Unusual sleeping arrangements

• Unexpected alliances

• A new fashion trend

• A type of bird

Which current event is mentioned as an example of strange bedfellows?

• The alliance between Israel and Hamas against ISIS

• A collaboration between NASA and SpaceX

• A trade agreement between the US and China

• A peace treaty between North and South Korea

What humorous suggestion does Robert Harley make to Shakespeare about where to sleep?

• On the roof

• In the garden

• In the henhouse

• In the barn with the horses