Characters
Who is the rightful Duke of Milan and father of Miranda?
Prospero
What event begins the play?
The shipwreck
Finish this quote: "We are such stuff as _______"
dreams are made on
What theme is represented by the storm and the shipwreck?
Chaos and disorder
What type of play is "The Tempest"?
A romantic comedy
Which character is the native inhabitant of the island and son of the witch Sycorax?
Caliban
Whom does Ferdinand fall in love with?
Miranda
Who says "Hell is empty, and all the devils are here!"?
Ariel (as Ferdinand)
What theme is represented by the island's magical elements?
The supernatural and illusion
In which period of Shakespeare's life was "The Tempest" written?
His late period
Who is Prospero's spirit servant, responsible for creating the storm?
Ariel
Who is conspiring to kill Alonso and take the throne of Naples?
Antonio and Sebastian
Who says "O brave new world, that has such people in't!"?
Miranda
Which character symbolizes the human desire for power?
Antonio
What is the likely source of inspiration for the island setting?
The discovery of the New World
Who is the King of Naples and father of Ferdinand?
Alonso
Why did Prospero create the storm?
To bring his enemies to the island and seek his revenge
Who says "This thing of darkness, I acknowledge mine."?
Prospero
What do the spirits and magical creatures represent?
The manipulation of the natural world
Is "The Tempest" considered one of Shakespeare's problem plays?
No
Which character is a drunken butler, who aspires to become the king of the island?
Stephano
How does the play end?
Prospero forgives his enemies, and everyone sails back to Italy
Who says "Misery acquaints a man with strange bedfellows."?
Trinculo
What theme is central to the character development of Prospero?
Forgiveness and reconciliation
What is the significance of Prospero's renunciation of magic at the end of the play?
It can be seen as an allegory for Shakespeare's own farewell to the stage