The Tempest

by

William Shakespeare

The Tempest: Act 2, scene 2 Quiz 5 questions

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Which of the following does Caliban vividly describe in his monologue at the start of Act 2, scene 2?
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The various torments Prospero uses to subdue and punish him
The small kindnesses that Prospero has shown him throughout his servitude
His desire to improve his grasp of Prospero's language
His guilt and regret for failing to obey Prospero's orders
What desire, common among European explorers in Shakespeare's time, is mirrored in Trinculo's instinct to capture and sell the "strange fish" he finds?
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The desire to protect the diverse wildlife found in foreign lands
The desire to exploit the supposedly exotic creatures found in foreign lands
The desire to fight against religious persecution of colonized peoples
The desire to impose European values on foreign lands
What is Stephano's first impression when he sees the brown mass that's really Caliban and Trinculo under the cloak?
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He thinks it's a piece of wreckage from the ship
He believes it's a two-headed, four-legged monster
He assumes it's a type of fish that has washed ashore
He recognizes Trinculo and Caliban right away
Which of the following describes Caliban's reaction after tasting wine for the first time?
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He remains unaffected and confused as to why Stephano gave him wine
He dislikes the taste and refuses to take anything else that Stephano gives him
He becomes violent and attacks Stephano for forcing him to drink
He immediately gets drunk and worships Stephano as a god
What does Caliban hope Stephano might be able to do for him in return for his loyalty and servitude?
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Bring him back to Naples
Teach him to speak his language
Free him from his servitude to Prospero
Help him steal Prospero's powers