You probably think the courtiers were just wandering aimlessly, but the political game and the strange drowsiness that comes over the group indicate a far more sinister purpose. It takes a keen eye to see the subtle insults Antonio throws at Gonzalo in the opening of The Tempest Act 2 Scene 1 Quiz. Show you caught all the details of the conspiracy.
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The Tempest Act 2 Scene 1 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 2 Scene 1 take place?
- Which characters open the scene?
- Why is Alonso sorrowful at the start of the scene?
- Who tries to comfort Alonso with optimism?
- What does Gonzalo believe about the island?
- Who mocks Gonzalo’s hopeful attitude?
- What kind of tone does Antonio use when speaking to Gonzalo?
- What does Gonzalo imagine creating on the island?
- What would Gonzalo’s utopian society lack?
- How does Sebastian react to Gonzalo’s speech?
- What does Alonso regret regarding his daughter Claribel?
- What does Alonso blame for his misfortune?
- What does Sebastian blame for the voyage’s tragedy?
- What does Antonio suggest to Sebastian during their aside?
- Who would become king if Alonso died?
- How does Sebastian initially react to Antonio’s proposal?
- What justification does Antonio use for betrayal?
- What theme is developed through Antonio and Sebastian’s conversation?
- Who falls asleep first due to Ariel’s enchantment?
- Who puts the nobles to sleep?
- What excuse do Antonio and Sebastian plan for drawing their swords?
- What literary device is used when Antonio tempts Sebastian with kingship?
- What does Gonzalo’s sleep symbolize?
- Who wakes Gonzalo before the assassination can occur?
- How does Gonzalo react upon waking?
- What do Antonio and Sebastian claim as their excuse for having swords drawn?
- What is the effect of Ariel’s intervention?
- What does Alonso decide to do at the end of the scene?
- What major theme does the scene reinforce?
- How does Shakespeare use contrast in this scene?