Shakespeare Facts
Vocab
Act I & II
Act III & IV
Act V
100

How old was Shakespeare when he died? a. 20 b. 80 c. 51

c. 51

100

 word that means “full of contempt.”

contemptuous

100

What causes Antonio and the other passengers to desert their ship in Act I?

The storm

100

What do Ferdinand and Miranda agree to do at the end of Act III, Scene i, of The Tempest?

  They agree to marry as soon as possible. 
100

How does Antonio respond when Prospero accuses him in Act V?

Antonio says nothing

200

Who was Shakespeare's wife?

Anne Hathaway

200

Which of the following is the best example of treacherous behavior?

 betraying someone's trust 

200

Why does Ariel willingly serve Prospero and carry out their plans?

Prospero got Ariel out of a tree that Sycorax trapped her in.

200

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. 

200

What news does the Boatswain bring when he appears before Prospero in Act V of The Tempest?

  He has found that the ship is undamaged. 
300

How many plays did Shakespeare write?                    a. ~12 b. ~50 c. ~37

c. ~37

300

What does it mean to usurp a leadership position?

  to seize it illegally or by force 

300

Who helped Miranda and Prospero when they were first cast away and how?

Gonzalo - gave them food, freshwater, and clothes

300

What does Caliban identify as the source of Prospero’s power in Act III of The Tempest?

  Prospero's library of books 

300

What realization does Caliban come to by the end of Act V of The Tempest?

  He realizes that Stephano is a drunken fool. 

400

what was shakespeare's theatre called?                     a. The Globe Theatre b. The World Theatre c. The Star Theatre

a. The Globe Theatre

400

what does opportune mean?

favorable

400

Why have Prospero and Miranda turned against Caliban?

Caliban tried to hurt Miranda

400

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. 

400

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. 

500

How old was Shakespeare when he dropped out of school? a. 14  b. 18 c. 12

a. 14

500

Which of the following best describes a person who feels penitent?

  The person feels sorry for doing wrong. 

500

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 

500

Which best describes how Ariel feels, given his words and actions up to the end of Act IV?

his loyalty to Prospero 

500

What happens when Trinculo, Stephano, and Caliban are brought before the company?

 They are given a scolding.