The Tempest – William Shakespeare

9.In The Tempest, which of the following are themes explored in the play? (select all that apply)

10.In The Tempest, which statements about Prospero's magic are supported by the play? (select all that apply)

11.In The Tempest, Ariel was once imprisoned by Sycorax and now serves Prospero.

12.In The Tempest, Caliban considers himself the rightful ruler of the island.

13.In The Tempest, Prospero says he has done nothing but in care of Miranda, his daughter, who is ignorant of who she really is.

14.Match each character in The Tempest with the action or situation described.

15.Match each quotation from The Tempest with the speaker.

16.Place these moments from The Tempest in the order in which they occur in the play.

17.What does the word 'abjure' most nearly mean in this speech?

18.In The Tempest, which of the following are lost and then restored or recovered during the play? (select all that apply)

19.In The Tempest, which of the following statements about power are supported by the play? (select all that apply)

20.In The Tempest, which of the following are examples of Prospero's magic or illusions? (select all that apply)

21.Match each theme in The Tempest with the best description.

22.Match each character in The Tempest with the loss they experience.

23.Place these events from The Tempest in the order in which they occur in the play.

24.Place these steps in the loss and restoration of Prospero's dukedom in the order in which they occur in The Tempest.

25.In The Tempest, which character considers himself the rightful ruler of the island?

26.In The Tempest, what does Prospero's magic give him, according to the play's presentation of magic and illusion?

27.In The Tempest, which of the following best describes the relationship between Prospero and Caliban as an exploration of colonization?

28.In The Tempest, the play begins with Prospero's magic and ends with Prospero's magic.

29.In The Tempest, Prospero's magic gives him total control, and he always seems to know what will happen next.

30.In The Tempest, which character changes from wanting to curse Prospero to asking for grace at the end of the play?

31.In The Tempest, which statement best explains why Prospero gives up his magic at the end of the play?

32.In The Tempest, Caliban apologizes to Prospero for trying to violate Miranda.

33.In The Tempest, Prospero's magic allows him to control the storm and the spirits, but he chooses to give it up.

34.Match each character in The Tempest with the change they undergo by the end of the play.

35.In The Tempest, which of the following are reasons why Prospero treats Caliban harshly? (select all that apply)

36.In The Tempest, which theme is most clearly explored through Prospero's relationship with Caliban?

37.In The Tempest, Prospero says 'But this rough magic / I here abjure' and promises to 'break my staff' and 'drown my book.' Which theme does this moment most directly explore?

38.In The Tempest, Ariel's song describes a drowned man being transformed by the sea: 'Full fathom five thy father lies. / Of his bones are coral made. / Those are pearls that were his eyes.' What is the main effect of this imagery?

39.In The Tempest, Prospero says: 'The cloud-capp'd towers, the gorgeous palaces, / The solemn temples, the great globe itself, / Yea, all which it inherit, shall dissolve.' Which technique is most central to the effect of these lines?

40.In The Tempest, Caliban says: 'Be not afeard. The isle is full of noises, / Sounds, and sweet airs, that give delight, and hurt not.' What is the most likely effect of the contrast between 'noises' and 'sweet airs'?

41.In The Tempest, which spirit sings 'Where the bee sucks, there suck I'? Give the character's name.

42.In The Tempest, who replies ''Tis new to thee' after Miranda exclaims 'O brave new world'? Give the character's name.

43.Complete the line from The Tempest in which Caliban describes the island.

44.Complete the lines from The Tempest in which Prospero renounces his magic.

45.Complete the lines from The Tempest in which Prospero reflects on life.

46.Besides his staff, what does Prospero say he will drown?

47.In The Tempest, which character says 'I'll seek for grace' at the end of the play?

48.Complete the sentence about The Tempest using the correct words.

49.In The Tempest, how many people does Ariel say were on the ship when the tempest began? Give the number as a word.

50.In The Tempest, which character is described as having hair that stood up 'like reeds, not hair' when he leapt into the sea? Give the character's name.

51.Complete the line from The Tempest in which Caliban describes the island's sounds.

52.Complete the lines from The Tempest in which Prospero describes how he will dispose of his magic.

53.In The Tempest, how does the relationship between Prospero and Caliban explore the theme of colonization? Refer closely to the play in your answer.

54.In The Tempest, how does Shakespeare present Prospero's magic as both powerful and something to be given up? Refer closely to the play in your answer.

55.In The Tempest, how does Shakespeare present the relationship between Prospero and Caliban as an exploration of colonization? Refer closely to the play in your answer.

56.In The Tempest, how does Shakespeare use magic and illusion to explore ideas about power? Refer closely to the play in your answer.

57.In The Tempest, how does Shakespeare present Caliban's change in attitude towards Prospero by the end of the play? Refer closely to the play in your answer.