View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ariel lets the other ships return to Naples in order to
(a) Tell the kingdom the king is dead.
(b) Tell everyone where Prospero is.
(c) Spare their lives.
(d) Preserve their secret.

2. Prior to Prospero releasing him, Ariel was stuck for twelve years in a
(a) Storm.
(b) Box.
(c) Cage.
(d) Tree.

3. Prospero seeks revenge against
(a) Antonio, Alonso and Sebastian.
(b) Alonso and Ferdinand.
(c) Antonio and Sebastian.
(d) Antonio and Gonzalo.

4. What is Prospero's reasoning for why Miranda believes that Ferdinand is the most beautiful man she has ever known?
(a) He is intelligent and understands her.
(b) He treats her well and loves her.
(c) He is a prince and will inherit the kingdom of Naples.
(d) She has only ever seen Prospero and Caliban before him.

5. The only nobleman who has a calm and positive attitude during the storm at sea is
(a) Gonzalo.
(b) Antonio.
(c) Ferdinand.
(d) Alonso.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prospero's magical power comes from

2. Miranda dislikes Caliban, because

3. The beginning of The Tempest takes place

4. Alonso is the king of

5. What is the true motivation behind Prospero's grand plan for Miranda and Ferdinand?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 253 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample