This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Literature > Classics > The Tempest > The Tempest – Quiz 7 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books The Tempest Quiz 7 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What does Prospero promise Ariel? A) To be the ruler of the island. B) Complete freedom in just two days' time. C) To punish Caliban. D) To teach him magic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complete freedom in just two days' time. 2. The half man half monster A) Ariel. B) Caliban. C) Ferdinand. D) Miranda. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Caliban. 3. Two subplots of The Tempest-the Sebastian-Antonio plot and the Caliban-Stephano-Trinculo plot-involve characters making secret plans. Which best describes the central idea Shakespeare addresses in both of these subplots? A) Forgiveness of injuries that happened long ago. B) Resentment against one's superiors or masters. C) Loyalty and good-fellowship between companions. D) Misunderstandings between those of different cultures. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Resentment against one's superiors or masters. 4. How does Prospero feel about his treatment of Caliban? A) He feels justified in how he treats him. B) He feels saddened that Caliban does not respect him. C) He doesn't care about how Caliban feels. D) He feels happy that he has power over someone as strong and powerful as Caliban. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He feels justified in how he treats him. 5. What is the final play written by Shakespeare? A) Romeo and Juliet. B) The Tempest. C) Hamlet. D) Macbeth. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Tempest. 6. How does Prospero manipulate the characters in Act 2? A) Prospero manipulates the characters in Act 2 by using his magical powers to create illusions and control their actions. B) Prospero manipulates the characters in Act 2 by bribing them with money and power. C) Prospero manipulates the characters in Act 2 by using mind control and hypnosis. D) Prospero manipulates the characters in Act 2 by threatening them with physical harm. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Prospero manipulates the characters in Act 2 by using his magical powers to create illusions and control their actions. 7. How does Ariel "burn in many places" during the tempest? A) Ariel represents the elements of air, water, and fire. B) Ariel divides himself and becomes several fires on the ship during the tempest. C) All except the mariners plunged into the foaming sea. D) Ariel brought the passengers to the shore, safe and unblemished, and dispersed them in groups around the island. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ariel divides himself and becomes several fires on the ship during the tempest. 8. Who have witten The Tempest A) William Shakespeare. B) Shakspeare. C) William Shakespeare. D) William. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) William Shakespeare. 9. Who does King Alonzo wish to save? A) Everyone. B) Himself only. C) Himself and the crew. D) His friends. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Himself only. 10. Which character is kicked out of his/her kingdom? A) Ferdinand. B) Prospero. C) Sebastian. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prospero. 11. Where did he leave the ship? Was it damaged from the storm? A) Ariel put them to sleep and left them in the ship. B) Ariel left the ship in a deep inlet of the island. The ship was undamaged from the storm. C) Ariel expects Prospero to give him his liberty in exchange for his services. D) Prospero reminds Ariel of the time he saved him from the curse of Sycorax, and now he feels that Ariel owes him his services. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ariel left the ship in a deep inlet of the island. The ship was undamaged from the storm. 12. Who is the mother of Caliban in The Tempest? A) Sycorax. B) Miranda. C) Claribel. D) Alonso. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sycorax. 13. What is the message of The Tempest regarding human love and magic? A) Choose life in a fairy tale. B) Choose magic of spells. C) Choose vengeance. D) Choose life in the real world. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Choose life in the real world. 14. At the beginning of scene ii, Miranda is upset with her father because: A) She can't remember her past. B) She doesn't want to marry Ferdinand. C) She is afraid of Caliban. D) She is afraid the mariners might be hurt on the ship. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) She is afraid the mariners might be hurt on the ship. 15. During a school play rehearsal, Olivia, Nora, and Benjamin were discussing the Boatswain's description of what happened to the ship's crew. What theme of the play is reinforced by this discussion? A) The difficulty of crewing a ship. B) The nature of humanity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The nature of humanity. 16. In 'The Tempest' who summons Ariel? A) Ariel. B) Caliban. C) Miranda. D) Prospero. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Prospero. 17. The Renaissance was ..... A) A period of war and destruction in Europe during the 14th to 17th centuries. B) A time of technological stagnation and decline in Europe duirng the 14th to 17th centuries. C) A period of great cultural, artistic, and cultural growth during the 14th to 17 centuries. D) A period of isolation and lack of cultural exchange in Europe during the 14th to 17th centuries. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A period of great cultural, artistic, and cultural growth during the 14th to 17 centuries. 18. What does Propsero mean by "and by the spurs plucked up / the pine and cedar?" A) He has cut the branches from trees. B) He has uprooted trees. C) He has summoned horses. D) He has destroyed buildings. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He has uprooted trees. 19. To skillfully handle usually in an unfair way A) Treacherous. B) Heir. C) Manipulate. D) Solitude. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Manipulate. 20. What is an advisor? A) A spirit that guides you. B) A type of hat you wear in the sun. C) A banker. D) Someone who gives advice. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Someone who gives advice. 21. What did Antonio do to his brother? A) He killed him. B) He beat him. C) He robbed him. D) He exiled him. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He exiled him. 22. To have had feelings toward someone for something he has done. A) Frighten. B) Legs. C) Angry. D) Strange. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Angry. 23. A secret plot by two or more people, especially for a harmful or illegal purpose A) Insolent. B) Conspiracy. C) Vessel. D) Garment. E) Barren. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conspiracy. 24. The ..... was the fearful thing in winter A) Storm. B) Waves. C) Wind. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Storm. 25. Out of all the men, who is the meanest? A) Antonio. B) Sebastian. C) King Alonso. D) Gonzalo. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Antonio. 26. "What care these roarers for the name of king?" A) Miranda. B) Boatswain. C) Gonzalo. D) Ariel. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Boatswain. 27. Discuss the character of Prospero and his role in conveying the main messages of the play. A) Prospero is a minor character with no significant role in the play. B) Prospero is a villain who opposes the main messages of the play. C) Prospero is a comic relief character with no depth or importance. D) Prospero is the main character and protagonist who conveys the main messages of the play. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Prospero is the main character and protagonist who conveys the main messages of the play. 28. Who or what is Sycorax? A) Miranda's only friend. B) A spirit. C) Prospero's wife. D) A witch. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A witch. 29. "I am your wife if you will marry me" who is the listener? A) The king of Naples. B) Ferdinand. C) Antonio. D) Gonzalo. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ferdinand. 30. Iambic pentameter is an example of which of the following? A) Verse. B) Shakespeare. C) Meter. D) Prose. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Meter. 31. This scene focuses on which elements of Shakespearean comedy? A) Love at first sight. B) Funny characters. C) Happily Ever After. D) Funny Language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Happily Ever After. 32. We can link colonialism to 'The Tempest' because ..... A) Miranda is controlled by her father. B) Caliban is angry at Prospero for beating him. C) Prospero exploited Caliban by stealing his land and making him a slave. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Prospero exploited Caliban by stealing his land and making him a slave. 33. How do Alonso, Gonzalo, Antonio, and Sebastian feel about the storm? A) They believe it's been conjured by Prospero. B) They believe they will die. C) They believe it will pass and are not very worried. D) They believe it is a magical illusion and doesn't really exist. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They believe they will die. 34. The dead body of an animal, esp. one slaughtered for food (also used figuratively rather than literally referring to a dead animal) A) Vessel. B) Barren. C) Garment. D) Insolent. E) Carcass. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Carcass. 35. ..... is nearly 16 years old. A) Ferdinand. B) Miranda. C) Ariel. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Miranda. 36. How do you know that Ferdinand and Miranda fall in love at first sight? A) Prospero does not trust Ferdinand. B) Miranda saves Ferdinand's life. C) They are instantly attracted to each other. D) Miranda forgets about Caliban. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They are instantly attracted to each other. 37. When Ariel presents himself to the noblemen, he appears in the form of a mythical creature.Which creature does he appear as? A) The sphinx. B) Manticore. C) A harpy. D) A griffin. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A harpy. 38. The process by which one is entitled to a privilege, rank, or inheritance A) Abhorred. B) Succession. C) Rend. D) Heir. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Succession. 39. What technique contributes to dramatic irony (audience knows something that other characters may not know) A) Aside. B) Monologue. C) Metaphor. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Aside. 40. Who is the brother of Alonso in The Tempest? A) Prospero. B) Sebastian. C) Antonio. D) Ferdinand. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sebastian. 41. Who is the rightful Duke of Milan in Act 1? A) Sebastian. B) Prospero. C) Gonzalo. D) Antonio. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prospero. 42. By Act 5, which of these statements about the plot is true? A) Prospero demands all the prisoners be released and brought to him. B) Prospero demands all the prisoners be killed. C) Prospero demands all the prisoners be held captive forever. D) Prospero demands all the prisoners be released and hunted. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Prospero demands all the prisoners be released and brought to him. 43. Prospero is a duke of A) Spain. B) Milan. C) England. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Milan. 44. Which characters marry near the end of the play? A) Ferdinand and Miranda. B) Ariel and Prospero. C) Alonso and Sycorax. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ferdinand and Miranda. 45. Alonso finds out that Prospero is still alive because: A) THE MAGIC ALONSO SEES CAN ONLY BE DONE BY PROSPERO. B) PROSPERO APPEARS BEFORE HIM. C) HIS SON FERDINAND TELLS HIM. D) ARIEL CHARGES HIM WITH BETRAYING PROSPERO. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) ARIEL CHARGES HIM WITH BETRAYING PROSPERO. 46. Who helped Prospero and Miranda to leave on the boat? A) Gonzalo. B) Alonso. C) A sailor. D) Antonio. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gonzalo. 47. If you are virtuous, you are very good, and honorable. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 48. Ariel begs Prospero for what in return for doing his bidding? A) Power. B) Food. C) Safety. D) Freedom. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Freedom. 49. Knowing what is good and true. A) Safe. B) Place. C) Feel. D) Wise. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Wise. 50. Why does the boatswain tell the king and the other royals to go below deck? A) He needs them to go get life jackets for everyone. B) He needs them to go consult the map because they are lost. C) He fears they will be in the way as the boat navigates through the storm. D) He doesn't want them to see him escape on the lifeboat. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He fears they will be in the way as the boat navigates through the storm. 51. Who is the King of Naples A) Sebastian. B) Alonso. C) Ferdinand. D) Prospero. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Alonso. 52. Ariel owes a debt to Prospero because Prospero A) Taught him how to perform magic. B) Protected him from attack by Caliban. C) Gave him an important job in Milan. D) Freed him from Sycorax's prison. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Freed him from Sycorax's prison. 53. What is the reason for the storm and chaos among the sailors and passengers? A) To entertain Prospero and Miranda. B) To separate them and make them believe the others drowned. C) To punish them for their actions. D) To test their loyalty. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To separate them and make them believe the others drowned. 54. A unit of length equal to six feet (1, 83 metres) used especially for measuring the depth of water A) Perfidious. B) Industrious. C) Fathom. D) Supplant. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fathom. 55. What is the main theme of The Tempest? A) The power of forgiveness and reconciliation. B) The exploration of magic and illusion. C) The consequences of revenge. D) The pursuit of power and control. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The power of forgiveness and reconciliation. 56. Ferdinand was Miranda's father. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 57. Cut away the mast.Who cut away the mast? A) Captain. B) Sailors. C) The strong storm. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The strong storm. 58. What type of society does Gonzalo idealise? A) A one in which everyone is equal. B) A patriarchal society. C) A matriarchal society. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A one in which everyone is equal. 59. Ariel:Remember I have done thee ..... A) Worthy service. B) Obedient service. C) Dear service. D) Good service. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Worthy service. 60. Describe Ferdinand and Miranda's relationship in Act III. A) Their relationship is characterized by indifference and lack of emotion. B) Ferdinand and Miranda have no significant relationship in Act III. C) Their relationship is characterized by constant arguments and disagreements. D) Their relationship is characterized by their growing love and affection for each other. 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