The Tempest

by

William Shakespeare

The Tempest: Act 1, scene 2 Quiz 14 questions

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Which best describes Miranda's reaction as she watches the storm from the shore of an island?
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She delights in the power of nature
She expresses pride in her father's magical powers
She is fearful of the storm and hides
She pities the suffering of the seafarers
What does Prospero's magic cloak symbolize?
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Prospero's ability to construct illusions
Prospero's wealth and status
Miranda's true identity as a princess
The hardships Prospero and Miranda have endured on the island
What mistake did Prospero make while he was the Duke of Milan that ultimately led to his downfall?
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He devoted himself entirely to his studies
He put total trust in his brother to handle state affairs
He cut himself off from his own government
All of the above
How did Antonio persuade Alonso, the King of Naples, to help him overthrow Prospero?
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By promising to pay an annual tribute to Naples and accept Alonso as the ultimate ruler of Milan
By offering to give Alonso magical powers like Prospero's in exchange for his support
By threatening to wage war against Naples if Alonso refused to go along with his plan
By offering to marry Alonso's daughter and officially unite Milan and Naples
Why do Alonso and Antonio first send Prospero and Miranda away on a fine ship, only to later have them cast into a rickety boat?
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To create the illusion that Milan is wealthier than it really is
To mask their true intentions to harm Prospero and Miranda
To test Prospero and Miranda's ability to survive in difficult circumstances
To upset Prospero's many loyal supporters in Milan
Why does Prospero say that he created the violent storm around the ship?
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To take advantage of the fact his enemies were close and bring them to the island's shores
To keep Miranda safe by confusing his enemies and preventing them from finding the island
To frighten Miranda with his power and establish his authority over the island's inhabitants
To send a warning to anyone who attempted to land on the island in the future
What is something that Ariel's glee when describing his exploits during the storm suggests about his character?
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That he is a rebellious spirit who cannot be trusted
That he takes pleasure in causing people harm
That he is cheerful and willing to obey Prospero's commands
That he feels regret for causing people harm
As Prospero and Ariel discuss Ariel's freedom in Act 1, scene 2, what does this conversation indicate about the nature of their relationship?
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That Ariel is happy in his role and with doing Prospero's bidding indefinitely
That Ariel is constantly trying to deceive Prospero in order to gain his freedom
That Prospero is a tyrant who rules with an iron fist and Ariel is a fearful servant
That Prospero can be a kind yet demanding master and that Ariel longs to be free
After being summoned by Prospero, what does Caliban angrily accuse his master of doing?
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Stealing Caliban's magic in order to assume control over the island for himself
Enslaving Caliban and taking over his rightful claim to the island
Failing to protect the island from violent storms and shipwrecks
Refusing to listen to Caliban's advice for ruling the island
How does Prospero respond to Caliban's accusations that he treats him cruelly?
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Prospero punishes Caliban for his insolence by increasing the length of his servitude
Prospero admits to treating Caliban unfairly and promises to make amends
Prospero ignores Caliban's accusations and tells him to go back to his cave
Prospero angrily accuses Caliban of being ungrateful for his kindness
What does Miranda say that she taught Caliban in order to lift him out of savagery?
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To cook meals like those in Milan
To speak her and Prospero's language
To mend the holes in his clothing
To tell time using the tides
After Prospero curses at Caliban and tells him to get to his chores, which of the following best describes why Caliban obeys Prospero's orders?
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He enjoys doing his part to take care of the island
He knows that Prospero's power is greater than his own
He feels remorse for his earlier treatment of Miranda
He hopes that Prospero will teach him magic in exchange for his service
After Ferdinand wakes up alone on the island, what does Ariel's song make him believe?
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That he will never find his way back to the mainland
That he is destined to rule the island
That he is about to encounter a dangerous beast
That his father has drowned in the shipwreck
Upon noticing the attraction between Miranda and Ferdinand, why does Prospero treat Ferdinand harshly and take him into captivity?
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He wants to punish Ferdinand for his father's actions
He plans to use Ferdinand as a bargaining chip to get his dukedom back
He seeks to test the depth of Ferdinand's love for Miranda
He is jealous of Miranda's affection for Ferdinand