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The Tempest Quiz 3

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Question 1

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1) How are Ariel and Caliban similar? (2)

a) Ariel and Caliban are servants to Prospero.
b) Ariel and Caliban are glad to serve Prospero.
c) Ariel and Caliban are kind and elegant.
d) Ariel and Caliban are not human.
e) Prospero says he will set Ariel and Caliban free at the end of the story.

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b

c

d

Question 2

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2) Ariel sings to Ferdinand. Ariel tries to convince Ferdinand that his father has drowned. Here is a line from Ariel’s song:

Those are pearls that were his eyes

Which of the following statements are correct about this metaphor? (3)
a) ‘Pearls’ are the tenor. Ariel is describing pearls.
b) Alonso’s eyes are the tenor. Ariel is describing Alonso’s eyes.
c) Ariel is saying that Alonso has drowned and is under the sea, like pearls are.
d) Ariel is saying that Alonso is now a beautiful part of nature, and Ferdinand should not be too sad at his father’s death.
e) Ariel is saying that he has used his magic to transform Alonso’s eyes into pearls. He has brought the pearls too Ferdinand as a gift to remember his father.

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b

c

d

e

Question 3

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3) Ferdinand and Miranda fall in love at first sight, but Prospero wants to slow down their relationship. He says this:

[Aside]
They are both in either's powers; but this swift business
I must uneasy make, lest too light winning
Make the prize light.

Why does Prospero want to slow down the relationship between Miranda and Ferdinand? (1)
a) Miranda has never met another person before. Prospero thinks she is not ready for a relationship.
b) Prospero knows that Ferdinand is a prince. He does not think that a relationship between a prince and his daughter would last.
c) Prospero does not trust Ferdinand.
d) Prospero thinks that Miranda can find a better partner in Milan.
e) Prospero wants Ferdinand and Miranda to prove their relationship over time to make their love more meaningful and lasting.

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c

d

e

Question 4

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4) Which event is from Plot 2: The plot to kill Alonso? (1)
a) Ariel sings to Ferdinand about the death of Alonso.
b) Ariel uses his magic to make Alonso and Gonzalo fall asleep.
c) Prospero says that he wants Ferdinand and Miranda to earn their love for one another.
d) Sebastian convinces Antonio to kill Alonso.
e) Prospero explains to Miranda how Antonio and Alonso worked together to throw him out of Milan.

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c

d

e

Question 5

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5) Some characters want to commit treason by usurping King Alonso. Which character, and why? (1)

a) Prospero wants revenge because of how he was treated in Milan.
b) Sebastian is a traitor because he is jealous of Alonso.
c) Sebastian wants to commit treason because this would make him King of Naples.
d) Caliban wants to commit treason because Alonso stole the island from him.
e) Antonio wants to commit treason because he wants to become King of Naples.

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c

d

e

Question 6

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6) Which statements about Antonio are correct? (3)

a) Antonio stole power from Prospero in Milan.
b) Antonio feels guilty for what he did to Prospero.
c) It is Antonio’s idea to try to kill Alonso.
d) Antonio tries to stop Sebastian from killing Alonso.
e) Antonio is callous because he tells Sebastian to find ‘hope’ in Ferdinand’s death.

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c

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Question 7

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7) What does this quotation show us about Antonio? (1)

SEBASTIAN But, for your conscience?
ANTONIO Ay, sir; where lies that? I feel not
This deity in my bosom.

a) Antonio wants to kill Alonso and Gonzalo.
b) Antonio felt no regret about sending his brother out to sea.
c) Antonio will become Duke of Milan if he kills Alonso.
d) Sebastian makes Antonio think carefully about how he treated Prospero. Sebastian’s question makes Antonio begin to feel regret for what he did to Prospero.
e) Sebastian agrees to kill Alonso because of the example of Antonio taking power from Prospero.

a

b

c

d

e

Question 8

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8) Which of these sentences uses the word callous correctly? (3)

a) It was callous to give my mum flowers for her birthday.
b) The callous thief stole the children’s gifts from under the Christmas tree.
c) The army showed callous disregard for innocent lives.
d) The Joker didn’t care about Gotham City: he callously detonated the bomb.
e) The president was callous when he attended the charity fundraiser.

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d

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Question 9

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9) Caliban reveals how he feels about Prospero, when we meet him in Act 1 Scene 2:

You taught me language; and my profit on't
Is, I know how to curse. The red plague rid you
For learning me your language!

What does this quotation tell you about how Caliban feels Prospero has treated him? (2)
a) Caliban is a victim of colonisation and he is exploited by Prospero.
b) Caliban hates the way that Prospero has taken away his own language since arriving on the island.
c) Caliban tried to assault Miranda.
d) Caliban is a really powerful character in ‘The Tempest’.
e) Caliban and Miranda are similar characters because they were both taught by Prospero.

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c

d

e

Question 10

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10) Which statements about Caliban are correct? (3)

a) Prospero’s treatment of Caliban makes Caliban feel like he is going mad.
b) Caliban deserves to be tormented by Prospero because he is not as clever or powerful as Prospero.
c) Prospero only hurts Caliban physically.
d) Prospero always spies on Caliban.
e) An audience might feel sorry for Caliban because of how Prospero treats him.

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c

d

e