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The Tempest Review Quiz 1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Who does Antonio convince Sebastian to kill?
a)
Gonzalo
b)
Prospero
c)
Alonso
d)
Adrian
2.
Why does Caliban agree to become a slave to Stephano and Trinculo and show them around the island?
a)
They promised not to make him collect any more firewood
b)
Ariel enchants him to do so
c)
They offer him alcohol
d)
He thinks it will help become closer to Miranda
3.
Prospero is 
a)
Miranda'a brother.
b)
Antonio's brother.
c)
the king's brother.
d)
a sailor.
4.
Who helped Prospero and Miranda to live on the boat?
a)
a sailor
b)
Gonzalo
c)
Antonio
d)
Alonso
5.

Prospero can perform magic using the power from his books.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

6.

Who is the current Duke of Milan?

a)

Antonio

b)

Sebastian

c)

Prospero

d)

Alonso

7.

Who is the king's brother?

a)

Antonio

b)

Sebastian

c)

Prospero

d)

Alonso

8.

Who is the true Duke of Milan?

a)

Antonio

b)

Sebastian

c)

Prospero

d)

Alonso

9.

Who is the King of Naples?

a)

Antonio

b)

Sebastian

c)

Prospero

d)

Alonso

10.
Where was Ariel when the spirit was discovered by Prospero?
a)
Held within the bark of tree.
b)
Stuck in a cage.
c)
Imprisoned within an orb.
d)
Floating amongst the clouds of a storm.
11.

According to Act I of The Tempest, why does Ariel willingly serve Prospero and carry out his commands?

a)

because he mistakenly believes Prospero is his father

b)

because Prospero uses magic to steal his willpower and force his obedience

c)

because he knows Prospero’s history and pities him

d)

because Prospero rescued him from imprisonment and could trap him again

12.

In the play (and on board ship in the storm)) characters of high and low status mix together. Which best describes how they interact?

a)

Commoners address aristocrats politely and respectfully.

b)

Aristocrats and commoners avoid contact with one another.

c)

Aristocrats express only contempt and scorn for commoners.

d)

Commoners speak their minds freely to aristocrats as if equals.

13.
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
14.
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
15.

How does Prospero feel about his treatment of Caliban?

a)

He feels justified in how he treats him.

b)

He feels saddened that Caliban does not respect him.

c)

He doesn't care about how Caliban feels.

d)

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

16.

Why does Prospero create the masque for Ferdinand and Miranda?

a)

To teach them about the purpose of marriage and provide blessings on the relationship

b)

To convince Miranda not to have sex before marriage

c)

To show Ferdinand his magic

d)

Only to celebrate their love

17.

How do Ariel and Prospero drive away Trinculo, Stephano, and Caliban in Act IV?

a)

They conjure up spirits disguised as hunters and hounds

b)

Ariel appears as a harpy

c)

Prospero casts the Killing Curse against them

d)

Ariel lures them away with music

18.

What do many scholars think is the purpose of Prospero's monologue in Act IV?

a)

Prospero is secretly dying of an illness

b)

Shakespeare is dropping hints about a new upcoming play

c)

Prospero is trying to warn the audience about the dangers of magic

d)

Shakespeare is bidding farewell to the stage

19.
4. How long have Prospero and Miranda been on their island?
a)
Ten years
b)
Fifteen years
c)
Twelve years
d)
one day
20.
What do we see Miranda and Ferdinand doing in the play’s final scene?
a)
Playing cards
b)
Carrying wood
c)
Playing chess
d)
Playing tag