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- 1. Multiple ChoiceHow does Antonio respond when Prospero accuses him in Act V of The Tempest?Antonio says nothing.Antonio confesses his guilt.Antonio asks Prospero to forgive him.Antonio insists that Prospero is mistaken.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens when Trinculo, Stephano, and Caliban are brought before the company in Act V of The Tempest?They are given a scolding but forgiven.They are severely punished.They are tried and convicted.They are sent to a faraway place.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat news does the Boatswain bring when he appears before Prospero in Act V of The Tempest?He recognizes the island from a previous voyage.He has spotted a rescue ship on the horizon.He has found that the ship is undamaged.He is the only crew member left alive.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the Character: A foolish buffoon who seems motivated more by greed than a desire to leadAlonsoAntonioCalibanTrinculoAriel
- 5. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the Character: Though talkative and long-winded, he proves a loyal of wise servant who shows genuine care for allProsperoFranciscoGonzaloAlonsoAriel
- 6. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the Character: A man capable of hideous actions in order to advance himself, though not bold enough to devise the plans himselfAntonioSebastienAlonsoProsperoFerdinand
- 7. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the Character: A man filled with sorrow and guilt, who finds relief for both by the play's endAlonsoProsperoFerdinandGonzaloAdrian
- 8. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the Character: Undergoes physical trials in order to prove worthy of the island's loveliest prizeAntonioCalibanFerdinandArielMiranda
- 9. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the Quote: ... Let me not, / Since I have my dukedom got / And pardoned the deceiver, dwell / In this bare island by your spell; / But release me from my bands / With the help of your good hands.ProsperoAntonioSebastienArielAdrian
- 10. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the Quote: ... O, I have suffered / With those that I saw suffer! A brave vessel / (Who had no doubt some noble creature in her) / Dashed all to pieces! O, the cry did knock / Against my very heart! Poor souls, they perished!MirandaAlonsoFerdinandGonzaloFrancisco
- 11. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the Quote: Before you can say “Come” and “Go,” / And breathe twice and cry, “So, so,” / Each one, tripping on his toe, / Will be here with mop and mow. / Do you love me, master? No?ArielGonzaloProsperoFerdinandCaliban
- 12. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the Quote: And look how well my garments sit upon me, / Much feater than before. My brother’s servants / Were then my fellows; now they are my men.AntonioSebastienCalibanTrinculoAlonso
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following choices best describes one key aspect of Ariel’s character as Shakespeare presents him in Act V of The Tempest?Ariel is unable to keep secrets to himself.Ariel turns everything that happens into a joke.Ariel maintains an anxious, excited manner at all times.Ariel understands and shares in the suffering of others.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich best describes the lesson Prospero learns during the course of The Tempest, as demonstrated by his words and actions in Act V?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 ChoiceThe epilogue could be interpreted as having particular meaning beyond the context of the play. Which of the following theories could be seen in the epilogue?The epilgue could represent Shakespeare's own feelings as he approached retirementThe epilogue could represent the nation's feelings towards Queen Elizabeth as she approached old age and deathThe epilogue could represent Queen Elizabeth's sense of accomplishment as she looked back her reign as queenThe epilogue could represent the churches waning power and influence as science and logic grew to have more influence
- 16. Multiple ChoiceIn Act V of The Tempest, Prospero tells Antonio and Sebastian that he “will tell no tales” about their plot to murder Alonso. Given Prospero’s words and actions throughout Act V, which is the most reasonable inference about why he decides to keep silent?He believes it is nobler to forgive them than it would be to condemn them.He is convinced that they are already sorry for having plotted against Alonso.He relies on his magical powers to punish them if they try to carry out their plot.He reasons that if they attempt to kill Alonso again, Ferdinand will become king.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceAs the story of The Tempest comes to its resolution in Act V, which of these major characters seems most likely to feel sorrow at the way things work out?Miranda, because she must leave the island that is the only home she can rememberProspero, because he loses Miranda and Ariel, the two people whom he loves mostFerdinand, because he will not become King of Naples right away as he had thoughtAlonso, because he must confess his crime against Prospero and ask forgiveness
- 18. Multiple ChoiceAs The Tempest comes to an end in Act V, which best describes the resolution of the story for those characters who have planned and/or carried out evil deeds?The evil characters are forgiven for the wrongs they have done.The evil characters are punished in accordance with their crimes.The evil characters are marooned on the island with no means of leaving.The evil characters prosper from the money and property they have stolen.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following pairs of words, taken from lines from Act V of The Tempest, is an example of a full rhyme?prove / loselords / ebbswant / enchantassaults / faults
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