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- 1. Multiple Choice
What agreement does Prospero make with Miranda and Ferdinand at the start of Act IV?
to forgive Alonso and Antonio
to set Ariel free immediately
to show mercy to Caliban
to let them get married
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is Propsero's purpose in staging the pageant for Ferdinand and Miranda in Act IV?
to underscore his warning that they must remain chaste until they are married
to show them how he plans to enact revenge on Alonso, Antonio, and Sebastian
to intimidate Stephano, Trinculo, and Caliban with an elaborate display of his powers
to celebrate and bless Ferdinand and Miranda's love and upcoming marriage
- 3. Multiple Choice
In Act IV what tricks does Ariel say he played on Stephano, Trinculo, and Caliban? CHOOSE TWO
he played music that charmed and confused them into following its sound
he pretended to sympathize with and join in their scheme to kill Prospero
he asked them riddles and laughed at them when they could not answer
he encouraged them to drink a potion that made them silly and stupid
he lured them into a pool of dirty water and left them there helpless
- 4. Multiple Choice
What happens when Stephano and Trinculo approach Prospero's cell in Act IV?
they fall victim to a charm that makes them forget why they have come
they argue with one another about which of them shall rule the island
they stop and eagerly take fancy clothing Prospero has put there as bait
they search for Prospero and fail to find any sign of him near the cell
- 5. Multiple Choice
What does Prospero do to punish Trinculo, Stephano, and Caliban at the end of Act IV?
he orders them to serve him faithfully to atone for their scheme
he confronts the three of them and accuses them of trechery
he sends dogs and goblins to chase and torment them
he banishes them permanently from the island
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which best describes how Ariel feels up to the end of Act IV?
anger towards Sycorax
gratitude to Trinculo
jealousy of Caliban
loyalty to Prospero
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which best describes Triculo and Stephano's personalities as Shakespeare presents them in Act IV?
melancholy
strategic and shrewd
mostly interested in pleasure
vengeful toward anyone who wronged them
- 8. Multiple Choice
In Act V, to which of the ship's passengers does Prospero show the greatest kindness, and why?
Alonso, because he sincerely mourns the supposed death of Ferdinand
Sebastian, because he is guilty of evil thoughts but no evil deeds
Antonio, because he is Prospero's brother and therefore Miranda's uncle
Gonzalo, because he gave Prospero and Miranda supplies when they were exiled.
- 9. Multiple Choice
How does Antonio respond when Prospero accuses him in Act V?
he says nothing
he confesses his guilt
he asks that Prospero forgives him
he insists that Prospero is mistaken
- 10. Multiple Choice
What happens when Trinculo, Stephano, and Caliban are brought before everyone in Act V?
They are given a scolding
They are severely punished
They are tried and convicted
They are sent to a faraway place
- 11. Multiple Choice
What news does the Boatswain bring when he appears before Prospero in Act V?
he recognizes the island from a previous voyage
he has spotted a rescue ship on the horizon
he has found the ship undamaged
he is the only crew member left alive
- 12. Multiple Choice
What realization does Caliban come to by the end of Act V?
he will soon be alone on the island
Ariel has been his friend all along
Stephano is a drunken fool
Prospero is an imposter
- 13. Multiple Choice
What best describes one key aspect of Ariel's character in Act V?
he is unable to keep secrets to himself
he turns everything that happens into a joke
he is anxious and excited at all times
he understands and shares in the suffering of others
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which best describes the lesson Prospero learns during the course of the play?
he learns to forgive old injuries and to put the past behind him
he learns that supernatural powers are no guarantee of happiness
he learns that it is unwise to depend on others for help or support
he learns that he was mistaken in thinking his brother had wronged him
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of the major characters seems most likely to feel sorrow at the way things work out in Act V?
Miranda, because she must leave the island that is the only home she can remember
Prospero, because he loses Miranda and Ariel, the two people he loves most
Ferdinand, because he will not become King of Napes right away as he had thought
Alonso, because he must confess his crime against Propspero and ask forgivness
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