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WorksheetsTempest - Act III Review
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Why does Prospero spy on Ferdinand and Miranda’s conversation in Act III of The Tempest?
to punish Miranda for disobeying his commands
to find out whether Ferdinand truly loves Miranda
to learn more about Ferdinand for his own purposes
to protect Miranda from revenge on Ferdinand's part
What do Ferdinand and Miranda agree to do at the end of Act III, Scene i, of The Tempest?
They agree to tell Prospero that Ferdinand is heir to a kingdom.
They agree to search for more survivors of the shipwreck.
They agree to escape to another part of the island.
They agree to marry as soon as possible.
In Act III of The Tempest, what temptations cause Stephano to accept Caliban’s suggestion that Stephano murder Prospero? Choose two options.
rule of the island
barrels of sweet wine
marriage with Miranda
chests of gold and jewels
books of spells and charms
What does Caliban identify as the source of Prospero’s power in Act III of The Tempest?
Prospero's royal blood
Prospero's library of books
Prospero's physical strength
Prospero's will and determination
In Act III of The Tempest, how does Alonso react when Ariel accusation accuses him of wrongdoing against Prospero?
He protests his innocence and blames Antonio.
He admits his guilt and expresses remorse.
He admits his guilt and expresses remorse.
He vows to find and kill his accuser.
Which of the following best describes Ferdinand’s attitude as he hauls wood on Prospero’s orders in Act III of The Tempest?
He mourns his father and friends.
He makes the best of the situation.
He complains bitterly and at length.
He plots and plans a way of escaping.
Which of the following best describes Miranda’s character in Act III of The Tempest?
She feels shy and tongue-tied around Ferdinand.
She is so much in love that she forgets Prospero's demands.
She hopes that Ferdinand can help her escape from the island.
She is glad that Prospero has brought so many men to the island.
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?
Ariel loves Miranda and wants to protect her.
Ariel stirs up trouble for his own amusement.
Ariel dislikes Trinculo and enjoys causing him trouble.
Ariel resents hearing Prospero mocked and insulted.
Read the following speech from Act III of The Tempest:
Caliban. Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs that give delight and hurt not.
Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
Will hum about mine ears; and sometime voices
That, if I then had waked after long sleep,
Will make me sleep again: and then, in dreaming,
The clouds methought would open and show riches
Ready to drop upon me, that, when I waked,
I cried to dream again.
How do Caliban’s language and style in this speech most likely affect the impression he has made on the audience up to this point?
The audience understands that Caliban was only pretending to be a native of the island and that underneath his disguise he is a nobleman.
The audience realizes that Caliban is a complex character who can be lyrical and sensitive as well as earthy and brutish.
The audience learns that Caliban is in league with Ariel to conceal the source of the music and fool Stephano and Trinculo.
The audience sees that Caliban is as powerful and crafty as Prospero and has only been biding his time to retake the island.
Two subplots of The Tempest—the Sebastian-Antonio plot and the Caliban-Stephano-Trinculo plot—involve characters making secret plans. Which best describes the central idea Shakespeare addresses in both of these subplots?
forgiveness of injuries that happened long ago
resentment against one's superiors or masters
loyalty and good-fellowship between companions
misunderstandings between those of different cultures
The main plot of The Tempest involves Prospero’s determination to exact revenge from Alonso, Antonio, and Sebastian. How do Prospero’s actions in the Ferdinand-Miranda subplot relate to the main plot?
Prospero fosters Alonso's belief that Ferdinand is dead by keeping Ferdinand hidden.
Prospero encourages Ferdinand to forget Alonso and regard him as a father instead.
Prospero urges Miranda to tell Ferdinand the story of his father's past crimes.
Prospero mistreats and abuses Ferdinand to hurt Alonso through him.
Prospero orders Ferdinand to gather wood in Act III of The Tempest. Which of the following best describes Ferdinand’s attitude as he performs this task?
He is determined to find a way to escape.
He is bitter at his plight given his royal birth.
He is pleasantly distracted by thoughts of Miranda.
He is mournful over the loss of his father and friends.
