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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will read about Stephano, Trinculo and Caliban's evil plots against Prospero, and explore why the audience would not take these seriously.

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5 Questions

Q1.
A Shakespearean Comedy features...
Correct answer: a marriage at the end of the play
accurate portrayal of historical events
the death of a main character
Q2.
A Shakespearean Comedy is also likely to involve...
depictions of war
foreshadowing
Correct answer: unreal elements such as magic
Q3.
A key theme in the Tempest is...
conflict
Correct answer: power
war
Q4.
Ariel demands...
a wife
Correct answer: his liberty
war
Q5.
Caliban is the only...
creature on the island
evil character
Correct answer: native resident of the island

5 Questions

Q1.
Which word best describes Prospero?
foolish
Correct answer: omnipotent (all powerful)
Tyrannous (evil leader)
Q2.
Which word best describes Ariel?
angry
Correct answer: loyal
rebellious
Q3.
Which word best describes Caliban?
Correct answer: bitter
content
loyal
Q4.
Which word best describes Stephano?
clever
dangerous
Correct answer: foolish
Q5.
Which word best describes King Alonso?
Correct answer: dismayed
hopeful
optimistic