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The Tempest Acts I-III

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

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1.

According to Act I of The Tempest, why have Prospero and Miranda turned against Caliban?

a)

because Caliban is malformed

b)

because Caliban tried to retake the island

c)

because Caliban is the child of a sorceress

d)

because Caliban attacked Miranda

2.

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

a)

to free Ariel permanently from his service

b)

to turn over his rule of the island to Ferdinand

c)

to achieve revenge against his brother Antonio

d)

to repay Caliban for taking the island away from him

e)

to arrange a marriage between Ferdinand and Miranda

3.

Which of the following best characterizes Miranda as Shakespeare presents her in Act I of The Tempest?

a)

deceitful and sly

b)

frivolous and silly

c)

studious and bookish

d)

kind and compassionate

4.

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

a)

because Caliban still hopes to win Miranda's love

b)

because Caliban wants Prospero to leave the island

c)

because Caliban and Ariel have a secret plot against Prospero

d)

because Caliban knows that Prospero can use magic to force obedience

5.

A Shakespearean romance typically features an unrealistic plot. Which of the following aspects of the plot that unfolds in Act I of The Tempest can best be described as unrealistic?

a)

Ferdinand suggests marriage the moment he sees Miranda.

b)

Prospero brings up Miranda on his own with love and care.

c)

Antonio betrays Prospero and drives him out of Milan.

d)

Ariel pleads with Prospero to give him his freedom.

6.

A Shakespearean romance typically features dark themes with hints of violence. Which of the following best describes a dark and violent theme Shakespeare introduces in Act I of The Tempest?

a)

the wisdom acquired with experience

b)

the danger of uncontrolled emotions

c)

the sweetness of love at first sight

d)

the permanence of familial loyalty

7.

Given your knowledge of the suffix -uos, identify the best definition of glamourous.

a)

to take away glamour

b)

the opposite of glamour

c)

to give or add glamour to

d)

having the quality of glamour

8.

Given your knowledge of suffixes, choose the word that means "full of contempt."

a)

contemptuous

b)

contemporary

c)

contemplated

d)

contemptible

9.

Which of the following are among the reasons Antonio suggests killing Alonso in Act II of The Tempest? Choose two options.

a)

Antonio lacks the conscience that would make him hesitate to commit a murder.

b)

Antonio knows that Prospero is on the island and will interfere with his schemes.

c)

Antonio plans to kill Sebastian after Alonso is killed and himself take over the throne of Naples.

d)

Antonio believes that Ferdinand has survived the shipwreck and hopes to involve him in the plot.

e)

Antonio tired of paying tributes to Alonso and knows he will not have to pay them to Sebastian.

10.

In Act II of The Tempest, why does Caliban hide under his cloak when Trinculo appears?

a)

because he thinks that Prospero has sent Trinculo to punish him

b)

because he thinks that Trinculo is a ghost from the shipwreck

c)

because he wants to find out whee Trinculo cam from

d)

because he hopes to overpower and enslave Trinculo

11.

Read the following speech from Act II of The Tempest:


Trinculo: By this good light, this is a very shallow monster! I afeard of him? A very weak monster! The Man i’ th’ Moon! A most poor credulous monster! Well drawn, monster, in good sooth!


Which statement best describes Trinculo’s opinion of Caliban, as expressed in this speech?

a)

He is a little afraid of Caliban.

b)

He is disrespectful of Caliban.

c)

He is in awe of Caliban’s strength.

d)

He is skeptical of what Caliban says.

12.

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?

a)

Antonio is greedy for wealth and power. Sebastian is greedy for wealth but not for power.

b)

Antonio is ambitious and acts on his ambition. Sebastian is ambitious but must be egged on to take action.

c)

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.

d)

Antonio commits evil actions for gain and feels guilty afterwards. Sebastian commits evil actions for gain and is untroubled afterwards.

13.

The Latin root -ord- or -ordin- refers to “order” or “rank in a series.” The word subordinate is formed from -ord- and the Latin prefix sub-. Given this information and your knowledge of the Latin prefix sub-, which of the following is the likeliest meaning of subordinate?

a)

one who is higher in rank

b)

one who is highest in rank

c)

one who is lower in rank

d)

one who is equal in rank

14.

The Latin root -press- means “to squeeze, push, or weigh down.” The word suppress is formed from -press- and the Latin prefix sub- or sup-. Given this information and your knowledge of Latin prefixes, which of the following is the likeliest meaning of suppress?

a)

push out

b)

push down

c)

squeeze in

d)

squeeze through

15.

Why does Prospero spy on Ferdinand and Miranda’s conversation in Act III of The Tempest?

a)

to punish Miranda for disobeying his commands

b)

to find out whether Ferdinand truly loves Miranda

c)

to learn more about Ferdinand for his own purposes

d)

to protect Miranda from revenge on Ferdinand’s part

16.

In Act III of The Tempest, what temptations cause Stephano to accept Caliban’s suggestion that Stephano murder Prospero? Choose two options.

a)

rule of the island

b)

barrels of sweet wine

c)

marriage with Miranda

d)

chests of gold and jewels

e)

books of spells and charms

17.

Which of the following best describes Ferdinand’s attitude as he hauls wood on Prospero’s orders in Act III of The Tempest?

a)

He mourns his father and friends.

b)

He makes the best of the situation.

c)

He complains bitterly and at length.

d)

He plots and plans a way of escaping.

18.

In The Tempest, Act III, Scene ii, Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo discuss their plans. Ariel, hiding nearby, repeatedly interrupts Caliban, saying “Thou liest.” Caliban and Stephano believe it is Trinculo speaking. Which is the most reasonable conclusion to draw about Ariel’s motive for breaking into the conversation?

a)

Ariel loves Miranda and wants to protect her.

b)

Ariel stirs up trouble for his own amusement.

c)

Ariel dislikes Trinculo and enjoys causing him trouble.

d)

Ariel resents hearing Prospero mocked and insulted.

19.

The suffix -ous makes a base word or root into an adjective meaning “characterized by” or “full of.” Given this information and your knowledge of the Latin root -val-, which is the most likely definition of the word valorous?

a)

full of courage

b)

full of wisdom

c)

full of curiosity

d)

full of complaint

20.

Which group of words best captures the meaning of the Latin root -val-?

a)

crafty, cunning, deceitful

b)

elegant, splendid, sublime

c)

greedy, ungenerous, stingy

d)

strong, worthy, courageous