How does Antonio decide to die in the storm at sea? | To sink with the king |
How loyal is Sebastian to his brother, the king? | He wants to leave him in the sinking ship |
How old was Miranda when they arrived on the island? | Not yet three |
Why did Antonio put Prospero and Miranda on an old boat without a sail? | To make their deaths look like an accident |
From whom did Prospero and Miranda get their supplies for the island? | Gonzalo |
Why did Prospero raise the storm at sea with his magic? | To bring his enemies to the island |
How long had Prospero and Miranda lived on the island? | Twelve years |
What did Ariel do with the passengers of the ship? | Dispersed them in groups around the island |
What did Ariel do with the mariners of the ship? | Put them asleep in the ship |
What does Ariel expect to get for all of his labors? | His freedom |
Who were the parents of Caliban? | Sycorax and the devil |
What did Prospero do for Caliban when he first came to the island? | Brought him into his home and taught him language |
Why does Caliban feel that he owns the island? | He feels he inherited it from his mother |
What happened when Prospero took Caliban into his own lodging? | He attempted to rape Miranda |
How has Caliban benefited from learning a language? | He knows how to curse |
What does Prospero threaten to do to Caliban if he does not obey him? | Give him painful cramps and aching bones |
According to Ariel’s song, what has happened to Ferdinand’s father, the king? | He has drowned and suffered a “sea-change” |
What is Miranda’s first impression of Ferdinand? | She thinks he’s a spirit |
What is Ferdinand’s first impression of Miranda? | He thinks she’s a goddess |
Why does Prospero accuse Ferdinand falsely? | To slow the love between him and Miranda |
Why is Alonso feeling depressed and sad? | He believes his son is dead |
How do Antonio and Sebastian react to Alonso’s depressed mood? | They are rude and insensitive |
What is Adrian’s main dramatic purpose in this scene? | As a foil to Antonio and Sebastian |
What happened to the garments of the royal party during the storm at sea? | They were soaked, but now they are brand new |
Why does Alonso feel that he suffers a double loss? | He lost his daughter in a marriage and his son to the sea |
Who would manage Gonzalo’s ideal commonwealth? | Himself (Gonzalo) |
How does Alonso feel about sleep? | Relief from the grief of losing his son |
What does Antonio do as soon as the king falls asleep? | Tries to persuade Sebastian that he should replace his brother as king |
How does Antonio feel about his conscience? | It has been hardened beyond repair |
What is Prospero’s project? | The restoration of his dukedom of Milan |
Why are Antonio and Sebastian caught with their swords drawn? | They were about to stab Alonzo and Gonzalo |
What was Antonio and Sebastian’s excuse for drawing their swords? | To protect the king from wild animals |
What does Trinculo think he has discovered when he first meets Caliban? | A fish-like monster |
Where does Trinculo hide from the impending thunderstorm? | Under Caliban’s cloak |
How did Stephano arrive at the shore of the island? | Floated on a barrel of wine |
How did Trinculo get to the shore? | Swam like a duck |
What does Stephano think he has found when he runs across Caliban’s cloak with four legs protruding? | A four-legged, two-voiced monster |
How does Stephano’s wine affect Caliban? | It makes him drunk |
What does Caliban ask Stephano to be? | His god |
What promises does Caliban make to Trinculo and Stephano? | To show them all the wonders of the island |
In scene one, what does Miranda offer to do for Ferdinand? | Carry the logs for a time |
Why does Miranda begin to cry? | Because she is so happy |
Why does Ferdinand call himself the king? | Because he believes his father his dead, and he is next in line to the throne |
Who proposes marriage in this scene? | Miranda |
What will Miranda do if Ferdinand does not want her for his wife? | She will be his maid or servant |
How does Prospero feel about his daughter’s marriage to Ferdinand? | He is happy his plan is working |
At the beginning of scene two, why is Caliban unable to walk? | He is too drunk |
What is Caliban’s proposal to Stephano and Trinculo? | That they murder Prospero and take over the island |
Who does Caliban suggest as king of the island? | Stephano |
What is Ariel’s purpose for mimicking Trinculo’s voice? | To set the characters against each other |
What is the first thing the conspirators intend to do when they reach Prospero’s cell? | Take Prospero’s books |
Why are Prospero’s books important to the conspiracy? | Without them, he has no magical powers |
How does the music affect the three characters by the end of the scene? | It mesmerizes them, and they follow it |
In scene three, why does the royal party stop to rest during their search for Ferdinand? | They are tired and discouraged |
What do Sebastian and Antonio plan to do that night? | Kill the king and Gonzalo |
What do Ariel’s spirits bring onto the stage? | A banquet |
Who does Ariel address in his speech? | The “three men of sin” (Alonso, Sebastian, and Antonio) |
What is meant when Ariel refers to “a clear life ensuing”? | A sinless life |
In what condition are the three men when Prospero leaves them? | In fits of madness |
What does Alonso intend to do by the end of this scene? | Commit suicide by drowning in the sea |
Why did Prospero punish Ferdinand by forcing him to carry logs? | To test his love for Miranda |
What was Ferdinand’s reward for standing up under the test of log-bearing? | Miranda |
What is Prospero’s warning to Ferdinand? | Not to have premarital sex |
What does Prospero instruct Ariel to summon? | The masque |
Which three characters are given dialogue in the masque? | Iris, Ceres, and Juno |
Which two characters sing the masque song? | Juno and Ceres |
Why does Ceres not want Venus to attend the masque? | Venus and Cupid helped Pluto abduct Ceres’ daughter, Proserpine |
In whose honor is the masque given? | Ferdinand and Miranda |
Why does the masque suddenly vanish? | Prospero remembers Caliban is trying to murder him |
In what way does Prospero compare life to the masque or the stage? | Both life and the masque will eventually go disappear |
Where has Ariel led Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo with his tabor and pipe? | Into a swamp |
What does Prospero instruct Ariel to do with his wardrobe? | Hang his wardrobe on a tree outside his cell |
What does Prospero call Caliban in this scene? | A devil |
Why does Prospero feel he has treated Caliban humanely? | He took him in and taught him language |
How do Stephano and Trinculo react to Prospero’s expensive wardrobe? | They are distracted by it |
How does Caliban react to Prospero’s finery? | He calls it trash |
What have Stephano and Trinculo lost in the “filthy-mantled pool”? | Their bottle of wine |
What do Stephano and Trinculo do with Prospero’s kingly robes? | They steal them |
Who carries the stolen clothing? | Caliban |
What finally happens to the thieving trio? | They are driven out by spirit dogs |
In what way is Shakespeare observing the Aristotelian unity of time? | The play takes place within the timespan of one day |
Where has Ariel left the members of the royal party? | A grove of trees next to Prospero’s cell |
What does Prospero decide to do about the royal party? | Forgive them |
What does Prospero intend to do with his magic staff and book? | Break his staff and throw his book into the sea |
Why does Prospero give up his magic? | He has accomplished his revenge and regained his dukedom |
What is Ariel doing while he is singing? | Helping dress Prospero in his duke’s clothing |
What does Alonso say when he sees Prospero? | He asks his forgiveness |
How does Prospero assure Alonso and Gonzalo that he is still alive? | He hugs Alonso and Gonzalo |
What is Alonso’s irreparable loss? | The death of his son, Ferdinand |
What does Alonso say would reconcile him to Prospero and bring their families together? | If his son married Prospero’s daughter, and they became king and queen of Naples |
What are Ferdinand and Miranda pretending to do as Prospero discovers them? | Playing chess |
What does Ferdinand do when he sees his father, the king? | He kneels before him |
Why does Ferdinand feel that the seas are merciful? | Because they did not drown his father |
What has happened to the ship in the tempest? | It is safely docked and looks as good as new |
What does Prospero promise Ariel as a reward for his services | His freedom |
Where will Ferdinand and Miranda celebrate their marriage? | In Naples |
How will Prospero entertain his overnight guests? | Relating the events of his life on the island for the past twelve years |
Who will make sure the royal party has calm seas for their trip to Naples? | Ariel |
Where does Ariel go when Prospero gives him his freedom? | To the elements on the island |
What is the purpose of the “Epilogue”? | For Prospero to ask the audience for applause to free him from the island |
The Tempest Questions -English IV
July 15, 2019