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WorksheetsThe Tempest
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Worksheet time: 22mins
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
Ariel begs Prospero for what in return for doing his bidding?
Food
Power
Safety
Freedom
a poetic meter in which each line of verse has five iambs. An iamb is a metric foot consisting of one unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
paradox
juxtaposition
oxymoron
iambic pentameter
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 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.
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, 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
Caliban and Prospero's relationship could be described as (a)
Which theme seems to be the most prevalent to you in The Tempest?
Control
The Power of Evil
Forgiveness
Sharing
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.
How are the interactions between Prospero and his slaves different?
Caliban curses Prospero and openly, but Ariel is more submissive and eager to please
Prospero is kind to Caliban but cruel to Ariel because of what Ariel did
Ariel is more rebellious toward Prospero while Caliban is happy to serve
He treats them both kindly because they have served him faithfully.
Based on how he treats Ariel, Caliban, and Miranda, what can we tell about Prospero's character?
Prospero is shown to be indifferent towards Ariel, Caliban, and Miranda
Prospero is shown to be kind and caring towards Ariel, Caliban, and Miranda
Prospero is shown to be abusive and controlling towards Ariel, Caliban, and Miranda
Read these lines from The Tempest.
Prospero. Thou poisonous slave, got by the devil himself
Upon thy wicked dam, come forth! . . .
Caliban. This island’s mine by Sycorax my mother,
Which thou tak’st from me.
What is the function of the dramatic convention used in these lines?
The subplot of the experiences of Caliban and his mother is introduced.
The interaction of different social classes develops the characters and gives background information from before the shipwreck.
The dark emotions of Caliban toward his mother are brought to light to move the plot and develop the events of the central conflict.
The protagonist, Prospero, is introduced, and it is made evident that he is older than the other characters.
A (a) is a light-hearted, fictional story with a happy ending. A (b) is a fictional story that focuses on the downfall of a hero (or heroes) and usually ends badly. A (c) is a fictionalized account of a real story that tells and audience about the life of an English king.
