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WorksheetsTHE TEMPEST Act 1 - Act 2, Scene 1
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which character is annoyed with the royal family in the first scene of Act 1?
The master
The first mate
The boatswain
Gonzalo
How is Prospero connected to the storm?
He made the storm to impress his daughter
He created the storm to shipwreck his enemies
He found out about the storm from his daughter
He was on the ship that was destroyed
Which statement best shows the relationship of Prospero and his brother Antonio when they both lived in Milan?
Antonio wanted Prospero to rule Milan, but Prospero preferred to study magic
Antonio and Prospero wanted to take Milan back from the King of Naples
Prospero accepted Antonio help in ruling Milan, but was betrayed by Antonio
Prospero prevented Antonio from having any place in Milan's government
Miranda finds out from her father about all of the following EXCEPT
Her mother's death
Her father's former position in Milan
How Miranda and Prospero arrived at the Island
Her uncle's betrayal of her father
How does Prospero feel about Miranda and Ferdinand falling in love?
disappointed
angry
indifferent
secretly pleased
Ariel owes a debt to Prospero because Prospero
gave him an important job on the Island
freed him from Sycorax's imprisonment
taught him how to perform magic
protected him from Caliban
Prospero still considers Gonzalo a friend because
he helped Prospero to survive on the island by giving supplies
he spied on the King for Prospero
he taught Prospero magic
he was Prospero's advisor in Milan
What is the best reason for the many speeches Gonzalo gives in Act 2?
He is trying to trick Antonio and Sebastian
He is giving clues to Ariel about the King
He is trying to distract the King from his grief
He is showing his loyalty to Prospero
Why does King Alonso regret allowing his daughter to marry the King of Tunis?
He is racist and does not like that she married an African
She is now so far away that he will rarely see her again
The shipwreck would not have happened if they had not sailed to Tunis
His brother does not approve of the marriage.
How can you infer that Antonio has not changed in 12 years?
He is still a loyal subject of the King of Naples
He is still hungry for power at any cost
He is still sarcastic and mean
He is still close to his brother Prospero
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.
Why does Antonio encourage Sebastian to kill the King?
The king was unfair to his brother Prospero
The king caused his own son's death
If Sebastian was king, Antonio would have more power
Sebastian would be a better king than Alonso
Which of the following are among the reasons Antonio suggests killing Alonso in Act II of The Tempest? Choose two options.
Antonio lacks the conscience that would make him hesitate to commit a murder.
Antonio knows that Prospero is on the island and will interfere with his schemes.
Antonio plans to kill Sebastian after Alonso is killed and himself take over the throne of Naples.
Antonio believes that Ferdinand has survived the shipwreck and hopes to involve him in the plot.
Antonio tired of paying tributes to Alonso and knows he will not have to pay them to Sebastian.
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
What reason does Sebastian give for having their swords drawn when Alonso wakes up from his nap?
they were fearful of being attacked by wild beasts
he and Antonio were fighting
he was saving them from Ariel
he was defending them against Prospero
