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What does Ariel convince Prospero to do?
  1. Continue using magic
  2. Reconcile with his enemies
  3. Banish the castaways
  4. Fight against Caliban
Grade 12 Plays
What abilities does Ariel possess?
  1. Healing powers
  2. Command over a host of lesser spirits
  3. Shape-shifting
  4. The ability to predict the future
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Why is Prospero unwilling to set Ariel free?
  1. He is afraid of Ariel’s power
  2. He needs Ariel’s impressive magical abilities for his revenge plot
  3. He wants Ariel to find treasure
  4. He fears Ariel will turn against him
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How does Ariel manipulate Prospero?
  1. By casting a spell on him
  2. By appealing to Prospero’s humanity
  3. By threatening to leave the island
  4. By hiding Prospero's magic staff
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How long has Prospero been on the island?
  1. 5 years
  2. 10 years
  3. 12 years
  4. 15 years
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In which act does Ariel take pity on the castaways?
  1. Act I
  2. Act II
  3. Act IV
  4. Act V
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What is hinted at by the narrative of regicide in the play's ending?
  1. A peaceful reign
  2. The end of Prospero’s rule
  3. A happy life for Ferdinand and Miranda
  4. A king’s death leading to a new reign
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What does Ariel achieve by manipulating Prospero?
  1. Unlimited power
  2. Freedom
  3. Control over the island
  4. Wealth
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What is the significance of Ferdinand and Miranda finding love?
  1. It provides Prospero with freedom
  2. It leads to a war
  3. It ends in tragedy
  4. It separates them from others
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What did Ariel promise Prospero in return for his freedom?
  1. To find Miranda
  2. To serve Prospero faithfully for a year
  3. To defeat Caliban
  4. To protect the island
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What role does Ferdinand play in Prospero’s game?
  1. He is a king
  2. He is a knight
  3. He is a pawn
  4. He is a bishop
Grade 12 Plays
What does Miranda accuse Ferdinand of at the end of the play?
  1. Not loving her truly
  2. Playing her false
  3. Stealing the throne
  4. Disobeying Prospero
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How did Prospero first encounter Ariel?
  1. Ariel was serving another master
  2. Ariel was trapped in a cloven pine tree
  3. Ariel was lost on the island
  4. Ariel was casting spells
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What happens to Ferdinand upon meeting Miranda?
  1. He feels isolated from civilization
  2. He falls in love with Miranda
  3. He becomes the king
  4. He challenges Prospero
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How is Caliban finally subdued by Prospero in the play?
  1. He is imprisoned in a tower
  2. He is dunked in a stinking bog
  3. He is turned into a statue
  4. He is banished from the island
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What does the game of chess symbolize in the context of the play?
  1. Prospero’s defeat
  2. Ferdinand’s future reign
  3. The potential for future trouble
  4. Miranda’s independence
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Who is Ferdinand linked to as the prince of Naples?
  1. Antonio and Alonso
  2. Prospero and Miranda
  3. Antonio and Prospero
  4. Alonso and Miranda
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What does Caliban attempt to show Stephano in the play?
  1. How to summon spirits
  2. His secret treasure
  3. The ins and outs of the island
  4. A hidden cave
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What does Gonzalo attempt to get other characters to do throughout the play?
  1. Act kindly toward one another
  2. Fight for power
  3. Escape the island
  4. Use magic to solve problems
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