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WorksheetsAct 3 Quiz- The Tempest
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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 escape to another part of the island.
They agree to search for more survivors of the shipwreck.
They agree to marry as soon as possible.
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
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 accuses him of wrongdoing against Prospero?
He protests his innocence and blames Antonio.
He admits his guilt and expresses remorse.
He cries aloud that he must be going mad.
He vows to find and kill his accuser.
Part A- 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.
Part B- Which of the following lines of dialogue from the play best supports the answer to Part A?
Ferdinand.... This my mean task/ Would be as heavy to me as odious, but/ The mistress which I serve../.. makes my labors pleasures...
Ferdinand. O most dear mistress, / The sun will set before I shall discharge/ What I must strive to do
Ferdinand. I had rather crack my sinews, break my back, Than you should such dishonor undergo, / While I sit lazy by.
Ferdinand. I am in my condition/ A prince, Miranda; I do think, a king/ (I would, not so). . .
Part A- 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.
Part B- Which of the following quotes from the play best supports the answer to Part A?
Miranda- Alas, now, pray you, / Work not so hard! I would the lightning had/ Burnt up those logs that you are enjoined to pile!
Miranda- I do not know/ One of my sex; no woman's face remember, / Save, from my glass, mine own. . .
Miranda- But I prattle/ Something too wildly, and my father's precepts/ I therein do forget.
Miranda- To be your fellow/ You may deny me; but I'll be your servant,/ Whether you will or no.
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. . . and sometimes 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 the 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 abusees Ferdinand to hurt Alonso through him.
Part A- Which BEST describes the subplot of The Tempest that involves Prospero and Ariel?
Prospero asks Ariel to help him. Ariel agrees to help Prospero without asking why.
Prospero confides his story and his plans to Ariel. Arel helps Prospero carry out his plans.
Prospero abuses Ariel as a slave. Ariel submits outwardly, but inwardly dreams of revenge against Prospero.
Prospero orders Ariel to carry out his commands. Ariel refuses because Prospero broke his word to him.
Part B- Which of the following lines from the play BEST supports the answer to Part A?
Prospero- I'll to my book;/ For yet ere suppertime must I perform/ Much business appertaining.
Ariel- The elements, / Of whom your swords are tempered, may as well/ Wound the loud winds . . / . . as diminish / One dowle that's in my plume
Ariel- But remember/ (For that's my business to you) that you three/ From Milan did supplant good Prospero/ . . . for which foul deed/ The pow'rs delaying, not forgetting, have/ Incensed the seas and shores, yea, all the creatures, / Against your peace. . .
Prospero- My high charms work, / And these, mine enemies, are all knit up/ In their distractions. They now are in my pow'r;
