Characters
Who is Miranda’s father?
Prospero
What happens to the ship at the beginning of the play?
It is caught in a terrible storm.
What was Prospero’s position before he came to the island?
Duke of Milan
Who believes his son has drowned?
Alonso
Who hides under a cloak when he hears thunder?
Caliban
Who is the spirit who serves Prospero and wants to be free?
Ariel
Who tells the nobles to get out of the way so the sailors can work?
The Boatswain
Who took Prospero’s position?
His brother, Antonio
Who tries to comfort Alonso?
Gonzalo
Who crawls under the cloak with Caliban?
Trinculo
Who believes the island belonged to his mother?
Caliban
What does the storm show about a king’s power?
Even a king cannot control nature.
Why was Antonio able to take control of Milan?
Prospero trusted him to manage the government while Prospero studied.
Which two characters make fun of Gonzalo?
Antonio and Sebastian
What does Stephano bring with him?
Wine
Who secretly helped Prospero and Miranda when they were sent away from Milan?
Gonzalo
Why does Miranda beg her father to stop the storm?
She believes the people on the ship may die.
Who helped Antonio take Prospero’s position?
Alonso, the King of Naples
What does Antonio convince Sebastian to do?
Kill Alonso and take the crown.
Why does Caliban think Stephano is powerful or godlike?
Caliban has never experienced wine and thinks it is magical.
Who helped Antonio take Prospero’s position as Duke of Milan?
Alonso, the King of Naples
Who actually caused the storm?
Prospero, using magic.
What did Gonzalo secretly give Prospero and Miranda when they were sent away?
Food, clothing, and books
How does Ariel stop Antonio and Sebastian from carrying out their plan?
Ariel wakes Gonzalo before they can attack Alonso.
What does Caliban decide to do instead of serving Prospero?
Follow Stephano and serve him instead.