Shakespeare Facts
How old was Shakespeare when he died? a. 20 b. 80 c. 51
c. 51
word that means “full of contempt.”
contemptuous
What causes Antonio and the other passengers to desert their ship in Act I?
The storm
What do Ferdinand and Miranda agree to do at the end of Act III, Scene i, of The Tempest?
How does Antonio respond when Prospero accuses him in Act V?
Antonio says nothing
Who was Shakespeare's wife?
Anne Hathaway
Which of the following is the best example of treacherous behavior?
betraying someone's trust
Why does Ariel willingly serve Prospero and carry out their plans?
Prospero got Ariel out of a tree that Sycorax trapped her in.
What agreement does Prospero make with Miranda and Ferdinand at the start of Act IV of The Tempest?
He agrees to let them get married.
What news does the Boatswain bring when he appears before Prospero in Act V of The Tempest?
How many plays did Shakespeare write? a. ~12 b. ~50 c. ~37
c. ~37
What does it mean to usurp a leadership position?
to seize it illegally or by force
Who helped Miranda and Prospero when they were first cast away and how?
Gonzalo - gave them food, freshwater, and clothes
What does Caliban identify as the source of Prospero’s power in Act III of The Tempest?
Prospero's library of books
What realization does Caliban come to by the end of Act V of The Tempest?
He realizes that Stephano is a drunken fool.
what was shakespeare's theatre called? a. The Globe Theatre b. The World Theatre c. The Star Theatre
a. The Globe Theatre
what does opportune mean?
favorable
Why have Prospero and Miranda turned against Caliban?
Caliban tried to hurt Miranda
What does Prospero do to punish Trinculo, Stephano, and Caliban at the end of Act IV of The Tempest?
He sends dogs and goblins to chase and torment them.
What lesson did Prospero learn during the course of The Tempest, as shown by his words and actions in Act V?
He learns to forgive old injuries and to put the past behind him.
How old was Shakespeare when he dropped out of school? a. 14 b. 18 c. 12
a. 14
Which of the following best describes a person who feels penitent?
The person feels sorry for doing wrong.
Which best explains why Caliban obeys Prospero’s orders in Act I of The Tempest?
because Caliban knows that Prospero can use magic to force obedience
Which best describes how Ariel feels, given his words and actions up to the end of Act IV?
his loyalty to Prospero
What happens when Trinculo, Stephano, and Caliban are brought before the company?