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The Tempest Act 1 Quiz
The Tempest Act 1 Quiz
How does Ferdinand describe Miranda?
A mirror of his mother
A wonder compared to all women
A kind but simple maid
A strange island creature
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What natural event opens Act 1 of The Tempest?
A volcanic eruption
A great flood
A violent storm at sea
An earthquake
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How long have Prospero and Miranda lived on the island?
Twelve years
Fifteen years
Ten years
Seven years
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What does Caliban claim as his inheritance?
The island
Prospero’s magic books
Ariel’s loyalty
Miranda’s love
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What does Gonzalo say will not sink the ship?
The Boatswain’s gallows destiny
A divine miracle
The king’s royal power
The calmness of the waves
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What is Prospero’s main source of power?
His loyal servants
His royal bloodline
His magic books and staff
The spirits of the island
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What did Gonzalo do to help Prospero and Miranda when they were exiled?
Tried to fight Antonio’s men
Warned them to flee early
Supplied them with food and books
Left them gold and jewels
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What happens when Miranda sees Ferdinand?
She runs away in fear
She accuses him of lying
She falls in love instantly
She believes he is a spirit
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Why does Prospero say he caused the storm?
To demonstrate his strength
To bring his enemies to the island
To punish Miranda’s disobedience
To test Ariel’s power
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What is Caliban’s relationship to Prospero?
His enslaved servant
His equal partner
His adopted son
His loyal friend
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Which character is most panicked during the storm?
Sebastian
Gonzalo
Alonso
Antonio
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What does the Boatswain tell the noble passengers to do?
Stay below deck and let sailors work
Abandon ship immediately
Take command of the ship
Pray for mercy loudly
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Which theme is introduced in Act 1 through Prospero’s control?
Love and honor
Chaos and nature
Revenge and mercy
Power and betrayal
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How does Prospero test Ferdinand’s love?
By making him perform labor
By imprisoning him
By sending him away
By silencing Miranda
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Who first tells Ferdinand that his father has perished?
Miranda
Ariel
Gonzalo
Prospero
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Who betrayed Prospero to take his position?
Antonio
Alonso
Sebastian
Gonzalo
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What musical power does Ariel use throughout Act 1?
Enchanting songs
Lullabies of sleep
Drums of thunder
Echoing cries
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Who is Sycorax?
A sorceress from Naples
A queen from Tunis
A dead witch and Caliban’s mother
A sea spirit
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Why does Caliban resent Prospero?
He misses his mother’s rule
Prospero took control of the island
Prospero taught him language
Miranda rejected him
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Who causes the storm in Act 1?
Miranda
Caliban
Prospero
Ariel
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What does Prospero plan for Ferdinand and Miranda?
A marriage
A separation
An escape
A test of loyalty
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What had Sycorax done to Ariel before Prospero freed him?
Turned him into a bird
Imprisoned him in a tree
Banished him to the sea
Cursed him to silence
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How does Prospero keep Ariel obedient?
By offering treasure
By promising freedom
By threatening imprisonment
By casting a charm of loyalty
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Who is Ariel?
A witch’s apprentice
A spirit who serves Prospero
A sea goddess
A human sailor
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What emotion does Miranda express during the tempest?
Fear for her father’s safety
Joy at the spectacle
Compassion for the shipwrecked
Anger toward the sailors
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What language advantage does Caliban gain from Prospero?
He learns to command spirits
He learns to read spells
He learns to speak human speech
He learns to write poetry
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Why does Prospero tell Miranda the truth about their past?
The storm reminded him of it
Ariel demands it
She is old enough to know
He fears losing her
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Before arriving on the island, what was Prospero’s title?
Lord of Verona
Duke of Milan
King of Tunis
Prince of Naples
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Who is the master of the ship during the opening scene?
The Captain
The Helmsman
The Boatswain
The Lookout
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What does the end of Act 1 foreshadow?
A violent rebellion
Caliban’s revenge
The union of love and justice
Prospero’s downfall
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Author:
Remmar
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