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The Tempest Vocabulary Quiz
The Tempest Vocabulary Quiz
What does “beseech” mean when Miranda pleads with Prospero?
To observe carefully
To plan secretly
To agree quietly
To beg earnestly
None
What does “usurp” mean as used about Antonio’s actions?
To restore a throne
To create peace
To seize power unlawfully
To offer assistance
None
What does “bosom” signify when Gonzalo speaks of his loyalty?
A royal favor
A friendship bond
Heart or inner feelings
A literal chest
None
What does “hence” mean in Ariel’s command?
Toward this place
Later in time
Nearby
Away from here
None
What does “fathom” mean in Ariel’s song “Full Fathom Five”?
A shallow pool
Six feet in depth
A long rope
An endless pit
None
What does “wherefore” mean when used by Miranda?
How
Why
When
Where
None
What does “solemn” mean when used in the wedding masque scene?
Serious or dignified
Sad
Joyful
Casual
None
What does “sovereign” mean when describing Prospero’s rule?
Kind ruler
Wealthy man
Supreme power
Royal city
None
What does “nimble” mean when describing Ariel’s movements?
Slow but graceful
Clever and witty
Careless
Quick and light
None
When Prospero calls his magic “art,” what does “art” mean?
Trickery
Music
Skill or craft
Painting
None
What does “invulnerable” mean when describing spirits?
Unable to be harmed
Capable of flight
Bound by duty
Invisible to sight
None
What does “dread” convey in Alonso’s tone?
Surprise
Disgust
Sadness
Great fear
None
What does “treacherous” mean in reference to Antonio’s behavior?
Brave and noble
Fearful and weak
Deceitful and untrustworthy
Clever and witty
None
What does “dwell” mean when Caliban speaks of the island?
To live or reside
To travel
To build
To dream
None
What does “repent” mean in Alonso’s confession?
To plot revenge
To feel remorse
To rejoice
To justify oneself
None
What does “abhorred” mean when Caliban speaks of Prospero?
Praised or respected
Hated or detested
Forgotten or ignored
Feared or avoided
None
What does “ignoble” mean when Prospero condemns his brother?
Dishonorable
Unwise
Cowardly
Naive
None
What does “thy” mean in Shakespearean English?
Their
My
His
Your
None
In The Tempest, what does “tempest” mean?
A violent storm
A summer mist
A gentle rain
A peaceful breeze
None
What does “prosperous” mean in the context of the royal ship?
Speedy
Successful or fortunate
Royal
Expensive
None
What does “servant-monster” mean when Trinculo describes Caliban?
Imaginary spirit
Faithful companion
Royal guard
Half-human creature
None
What does “mortal coil” refer to when Prospero speaks of human life?
Royal duty
Sea voyage
Earthly existence
Magical illusion
None
What does “vexation” mean when Prospero speaks to Ariel?
Annoyance or irritation
Happiness
Confusion
Fear
None
What does “confined” mean when Ariel describes his imprisonment by Sycorax?
Freed
Transformed
Trapped or restricted
Guarded
None
What does “aught” mean in Miranda’s lines?
Anything
Never
Always
Nothing
None
What does “ere” mean in the dialogue?
Unless
During
After
Before
None
What does “thee” mean in Prospero’s speech?
He
You
She
They
None
What does “banished” mean when Prospero tells his story?
Forgiven
Driven away
Freed
Hidden
None
What does “vanish” mean when the banquet disappears?
To appear suddenly
To change color
To disappear suddenly
To fly away
None
What does “chide” mean in Miranda’s speech to her father?
To ignore
To scold
To praise
To question
None
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