WorksheetsTempest - Act II
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 14mins
In Act II of The Tempest, how does Antonio persuade Sebastian that if they kill Alonso, Sebastian can become King of Naples?
by jeering at Alonso for being a foolish and feeble old man
by insisting that Alonso’s son reached the island’s shore safely
by explaining that he set the takeover in motion before they sailed
by arguing that Ferdinand is dead and Alonso’s daughter is too far from Naples to interfere
In Act II, Scene i, of The Tempest, Antonio says to Sebastian, “O, that you bore the mind that I do!” Which of the following best describes the difference in “mind,” or personality, between the two characters as they appear in this scene?
Antonio is greedy for wealth and power. Sebastian is greedy for wealth but not for power.
Antonio is ambitious and acts on his ambition. Sebastian is ambitious but must be egged on to take action.
Antonio is discontented with his lot but cannot see how to improve it. Sebastian is contented with his lot and sees no need for action.
Antonio commits evil actions for gain and feels guilty afterwards. Sebastian commits evil actions for gain and is untroubled afterwards.
Which is the most reasonable comparison to be made about Caliban and Stephano from their dialogue?
Caliban is more amusing and funny than Stephano.
Caliban is of higher social rank than Stephano.
Caliban is not as well educated as Stephano.
Caliban is less imaginative than Stephano.
