The Tempest Short Answer Test Questions

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer each question with the appropriate short response.

Short Answer Questions - Act 1, Scene 1

1. Antonio castigates the Boatswain during the storm, because he believes the sailors are

2. The tempest is a symbolic form of an upheaval from a state of

3. The only nobleman who has a calm and positive attitude during the storm at sea is

4. The two spirits who reside on the island with Prospero and Miranda are

5. Prospero was formerly the Duke of

6. The Tempest is considered one of Shakespeare's

7. Prospero's magical power comes from

8. Prior to Prospero releasing him, Ariel was stuck for twelve years in a

9. Caliban is the offspring of

10. The only two men Miranda has seen prior to meeting Ferdinand are