WorksheetsThe Tempest
Total questions: 89
Worksheet time: 47mins
Ariel and Caliban are brothers.
TRUE
FALSE
Caliban married Miranda.
TRUE
FALSE
Prospero can perform magic using the power from his books.
TRUE
FALSE
Prospero and Miranda have been on the island for 12 years.
TRUE
FALSE
Miranda falls in love with Ferdinand.
TRUE
FALSE
Who is the current Duke of Milan?
Antonio
Sebastian
Prospero
Alonso
Who is the king's brother?
Antonio
Sebastian
Prospero
Alonso
Who is the true Duke of Milan?
Antonio
Sebastian
Prospero
Alonso
Who is the King of Naples?
Antonio
Sebastian
Prospero
Alonso
Who is Prospero's daughter?
Ariel
Miranda
Iris
Juno
The ship lands on an island originally inhabited by which characters in Act 1?
Prospero and Miranda
Prospero, Miranda and Alonso
Alonso and Ferdinand
Miranda and Ferdinand
Who is responsible for conjuring up the tempest storm?
Caliban
Boatswain
Ariel
Miranda
Prospero tells Miranda a story about how his brother (a) betrayed him and misled people into thinking he was the Duke of Milan.
Ariel begs Prospero for what in return for doing his bidding?
Food
Power
Safety
Freedom
Who falls in love with Miranda?
Alonso
Antonio
Caliban
Ferdinand
Ferdinand offers to carry what object for Miranda?
Salt
Wood
Stones
Water
What does Ariel conjure to distract Stephano and Trinculo?
Beautiful women
More wine
Extravagant clothing
A delicious feast
How do Stephano and Trinculo refer to Caliban?
"Caliban"
"Monster"
"Chief"
"Carl"
According to Act I of The Tempest, why does Ariel willingly serve Prospero and carry out his commands?
because he mistakenly believes Prospero is his father
because Prospero uses magic to steal his willpower and force his obedience
because he knows Prospero’s history and pities him
because Prospero rescued him from imprisonment and could trap him again
According to Act I of The Tempest, which of the following events does Prospero bring about or plan to bring about? Choose three options.
to free Ariel permanently from his service
to achieve revenge against his brother Antonio
to arrange a marriage between Ferdinand and Miranda
to repay Caliban for taking the island away from him
to drown Antonio, Sebastian, and the other passengers
How did Prospero and Miranda survive the journey to the island?
Prospero used his magic to sail their small boat to safety.
Pure good luck had brought the boat drifting safely to the island.
Gonzalo had kindly provided the boat with clothes, food, water, and supplies.
The spirit Ariel turned into a gentle breeze and blew the boat to land.
How does Prospero feel about his treatment of Caliban?
He feels justified in how he treats him.
He feels saddened that Caliban does not respect him.
He doesn't care about how Caliban feels.
He feels happy that he has power over someone as strong and powerful as Caliban.
When Prospero says ithat he has more commands for Ariel, Ariel protests:
Remember, I have done thee worthy service,
Told thee no lies, made thee no mistakings, served
Without or grudge or grumblings. Thou didst promise
To bate me a full year.
What does Ariel’s speech imply about the relationship between him and Prospero?
Ariel knows that he can turn to Prospero for comfort.
Ariel believes he can rely on Prospero’s sense of justice.
Prospero hopes to adopt Ariel into his family as his heir.
Prospero tolerates Ariel’s mischief and enjoys his company.
Why does Caliban tell Stephano and Trinculo to leave the clothes alone?
He's allergic to cloth of gold
They're wasting time to kill Prospero
He feels bad about stealing from Prospero
He's worried that they'll get caught
What does Prospero implore Ferdinand to do?
Kill Caliban and rid the island of evil
Talk to Alonso on his behalf
Build a boat to help them escape
Wait until marriage to have sex with Miranda
In 'The Tempest' who summons Ariel?
Ariel
Caliban
Miranda
Prospero
Who's plan was it to kill Prospero?
Ferdinand
Alonso
Caliban
Ariel
What is Shakespeare's first name
Willim
Wiliam
William
Wilam
How does Prospero distract Trinculo and Stephano?
Using a delicious banquet
Using a line of socks
Using a washing line of clothes
By pointing at a rock
What is Caliban called .
Fish and Demon
Nice and Tameable
Fish and monster
Devil and a curse
Why was Caliban made the slave of Prospero?
He attacked Prospero.
He tried to run away.
He was sold to Prospero.
He attacked Miranda.
Prospero had
no magic.
learned magic.
stole the magic from the witch.
had a magic lamp that helped them keep safe on the island.
Had did Ferdinand end up on the island?
He wanted to go on an adventure and ended up there.
He got lost at sea.
Prospero caused a storm that resulted all aboard to wash up on the island.
He lived there in the pas t and cam e back to visit.
Miranda wanted to
keep Ferdinand as a slave.
rescue Ferdinand.
help Ferdinand to escape.
marry Ferdinand.
Miranda
always knew how they got on the island.
never found out how they got on the island.
read in her father's journal how they got there.
her father finally told her after she questioned him when she was 15.
Propsero's main grievance is against
Antonio
Alonso
Gonzalo
Caliban
Which one of the following is true about Propsero's powers?
His powers derive solely from what he learned in his books.
His powers mostly stem from what he commands of Ariel.
He was born with supernatural powers.
He only achieved supernatural power after he arrived on the island.
Even though they are both drunks who are plotting to kill someone, why are Trinculo and Stefano still liked by the audience?
Despite their violent tendencies, they only want what was taken from them.
Their behavior is more outrageous and humorous than actually violent.
They are mistaken about the circumstances and believe that they are helping matters.
They are justified in their behavior in regard to Prospero's manipulations.
What is a light-hearted play with a happy ending?
tragedy
comedy
act
scenes
What is a serious play with a sad ending?
tragedy
comedy
acts
scenes
What are the “chapters” of a play?
scenes
acts
chapters
units
What are smaller parts of the acts or chapters of a play?
units
chapters
scenes
acts
What is a violent, terrible storm?
boatswain
heir
virtuous
tempest
What is a boatswain?
the master of the ship
an advisor
a ship’s petty officer in charge of the deck crew, the rigging, anchors, boats, etc.
a type of Shakespeare play
If you are virtuous, you are very good, and honorable.
true
false
An heir is something that you brush and wash on top of your head.
true
false
If you are a treacherous person you are not trustworthy.
true
false
to skillfully handle usually in an unfair way
heir
treacherous
solitude
manipulate
When you want to be alone, and you want peace and quiet you want to be in______________.
solitude
liberties
alliance
homage
If you can not do something, you are___________________.
capable
incapable
solitude
alliance
What is turmoil?
solitude
calmness
commotion, confusion
a type of plane engine
What was the name of Prospero's servants?
Cariel and Aliban
Ariel and Caliban
Bob and Gary
He didn't have any
What is the first line of the play?
Boatswain!
Be collected:
No more amazement: tell your piteous heart
There's no harm done.
If by your art, my dearest father, you have
Put the wild waters in this roar, allay them ...
Come away, servant, come. I am ready now.
Approach, my Ariel, come.
What is the name of Alonso's son, with whom Miranda falls in love with?
Ferinand
Fernandinian
Ferdinidinidini
Ferdinand
What two creatures is Caliban crossed with?
Devil and Human
Human and Fish
Nothing
Lizard and Fish
What was the name of Caliban's mother?
Sycorax
Sinew
Cora
MAX POWER
What do Antonio and Sebastian try to do to Gonzalo and Alonso while they are asleep to kill them?
Poison them
Push them off a cliff
Stab them with swords
Hang them from a tree
What is a tempest?
An argument
A storm
A spirit
Magic
Why does Caliban offer to serve Stephano?
Ariel enchants him to do so
They promise not to make him collect firewood
He offers him alcohol
He thinks it will help him to win over Miranda
The plot is driven by this character's desire for revenge.
Ariel
Alonso
Prospero
Miranda
Which character is annoyed with the royal family in the first scene of Act 1?
The master
The first mate
The boatswain
Gonzalo
Which best shows the relationship between Prospero and Caliban?
Caliban is his faithful servant
Prospero hopes Miranda will marry Caliban
Caliban thinks Prospero stole his place on the island
Prospero's magic has no power over Caliban
How do you know that Ferdinand and Miranda fall in love at first sight?
Prospero does not trust Ferdinand
Miranda saves Ferdinand's life
They are instantly attracted to each other
Miranda forgets about Caliban
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
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 causes Antonio and the other passengers to desert their ship in Act I of
The Tempest?
Prospero uses magic to create a storm and make the passengers believe the ship is breaking up.
The Boatswain refuses to correct the course of the ship, and it runs aground on the island.
Ariel sets the ship on fire, and the passengers must jump off it to save their lives.
Ariel calls on Poseidon to sink the ship, causing all the passengers to swim for their lives.
