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WorksheetsThe Tempest Act I Review
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
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.
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 force his obedience
because he knows Prospero's history and pities him
because Prospero rescued him from imprisonment
When Prospero and Miranda were first cast away, who helped them and how?
Prospero's brother, Antonio, by protecting them from the king's wrath
The royal counselor, Gonzalo, by stowing food, water, garments, and books aboard their small boat
King Alonso, by allowing Prospero to go into exile rather than being hanged
Ariel, by teaching Prospero and Miranda survival skills that were useful on the island
According to Act I of The Tempest, why have Prospero and Miranda turned against Caliban?
because Caliban is malformed
because Caliban tried to retake the island
because Caliban is the child of a sorceress
because Caliban attacked Miranda
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 turn over his rule of the island to Ferdinand
to achieve revenge against his brother Antonio
to repay Caliban for taking the island away from him
to arrange a marriage between Ferdinand and Miranda
In The Tempest, Act I, what does Caliban most likely mean when he tells Miranda, “You taught me language, and my profit on’t / Is, I know how to curse”?
He means that Miranda did not teach him to read or write, so being able to speak is of no use to him.
He means that Miranda was a poor and unskilled teacher because he could not learn to speak properly.
He means that Miranda has harmed him because she has shown him there is a wider world beyond his reach.
He means that Miranda has taught him to despise himself because he comes from a questionable background.
When Prospero says in Act I of The Tempest that he has more commands for Ariel, Ariel protests as follows:
Ariel. 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.
Which of the following best characterizes Miranda as Shakespeare presents her in Act I of The Tempest?
deceitful and sly
frivolous and silly
studious and bookish
kind and compassionate
Part A
Which best explains why Caliban obeys Prospero’s orders in Act I of The Tempest?
because Caliban still hopes to win Miranda's love
because Caliban wants Prospero to leave the island
because Caliban and Ariel have a secret plot against Prospero
because Caliban knows that Prospero can use magic to force obedience
Part A
Aristocrats and commoners mix freely in Act I of The Tempest, both on the island and on board ship. Which best describes the relations between the high-ranking aristocrats and the lower-ranking commoners?
Commoners address aristocrats politely and respectfully.
Aristocrats and commoners avoid contact with one another.
Aristocrats express only contempt and scorn for commoners.
Commoners speak their minds freely to aristocrats as if equals.
A Shakespearean romance typically features dark themes with hints of violence. Which of the following best describes a dark and violent theme Shakespeare introduces in Act I of The Tempest?
the wisdom acquired with experience
the danger of uncontrolled passions
the sweetness of love at first sight
the permanence of familial loyalty
A Shakespearean romance typically features an unrealistic plot. Which of the following aspects of the plot that unfolds in Act I of The Tempest can best be described as unrealistic?
Ferdinand suggests marriage the moment he sees Miranda.
Prospero brings up Miranda on his own with love and care.
Antonio betrays Prospero and drives him out of Milan.
Ariel pleads with Prospero to give him his freedom.
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.
