Final: "The Tempest"
Which of the following are among the reasons Antonio suggests killing Alonso in Act II of The Tempest? A. Antonio lacks the conscience that would make him hesitate to commit a murder. B. Antonio knows that Prospero is on the island and will interfere with his schemes. C. Antonio plans to kill Sebastian after Alonso is killed and himself take over the throne of Naples. D. Antonio believes that Ferdinand has survived the shipwreck and hopes to involve him in the plot. E. Antonio is tired of paying tributes to Alonso and knows he will not have to pay them to Sebastian.
A. Antonio lacks the conscience that would make him hesitate to commit a murder E. Antonio is tired of paying tributes to Alonso and knows he will not have to pay them to Sebastian.
How does Antonio respond when Prospero accuses him in Act V of The Tempest? A. Antonio says nothing. B. Antonio confesses his guilt. C. Antonio asks Prospero to forgive him. D. Antonio insists that Prospero is mistaken.
A. Antonio says nothing.
Which best describes the lesson Prospero learns during the course of The Tempest, as demonstrated by his words and actions in Act V? A. He learns to forgive old injuries and to put the past behind him. B. He learns that supernatural powers are no guarantee of happiness. C. He learns that it is unwise to depend on others for help or support. D. He learns that he was mistaken in thinking his brother had wronged him. Which of the following lines of dialogue from Act V best supports the answer to Part A? A. Prospero. You do yet taste / Some subtleties o' th' isle, that will not let you / Believe things certain. . . . B. Prospero. For you, most wicked sir, whom to call brother / Would even infect my mouth, I do ... / . . . require / My dukedom of thee ... C. Prospero. . . . Welcome, sir; / This cell's my court. Here have I few attendants / And subjects none abroad. . . . D. Prospero. There, sir, stop: / Let us not burthen our remembrance with / A heaviness that's gone.
A. He learns to forgive old injuries and to put the past behind him, D. Prospero. There, sir, stop: / Let us not burthen our remembrance with / A heaviness that's gone.
In The Tempest, Act I, what does Caliban most likely mean when he tells Miranda, "You taught me language, and my profit on't / Is, I know how to curse"? A. He means that Miranda did not teach him to read or write, so being able to speak is of no use to him. B. He means that Miranda was a poor and unskilled teacher because he could not learn to speak properly. C. He means that Miranda has harmed him because she has shown him there is a wider world beyond his reach. D. He means that Miranda has taught him to despise himself because he comes from a questionable background.
A. He means that Miranda did not teach him to read or write, so being able to speak is of no use to him.
In Act IV of The Tempest, what tricks does Ariel say he played on Stephano, Trinculo, and Caliban? A. He played music that charmed and confused them into following its sound. B. He pretended to sympathize with and join in their scheme to kill Prospero. C. He asked them riddles and laughed at them when they could not answer. D. He encouraged them to drink a potion that made them silly and stupid. E. He lured them into a pool of dirty water and left them there helpless.
A. He played music that charmed and confused them into following its sound E. He lured them into a pool of dirty water and left them there helpless.
According to Act II of The Tempest, which of the following best describes the society that Gonzalo would like to create on the island? A. He would create a utopia of social and economic equality. B. He would create an absolute monarchy like those of Europe. C. He would create an oligarchy ruled by a group of powerful people. D. He would create a democracy in which people voted for their leaders.
A. He would create a utopia of social and economic equality.
Alonso speaks in blank verse throughout Act II, Scene i, of The Tempest, while Sebastian, Antonio, and the others speak many of their lines in prose. Which statements best describe the effect of Shakespeare's choice to have Alonso speak in blank verse? A. It shows that Alonso grieves more than the others for Ferdinand's supposed death. B. It reminds the audience that Alonso is the highest-ranking character in the group. C. It tells the audience that Alonso has a more fanciful imagination than his friends. D. It encourages the audience to hope that Alonso will be able to rescue Ferdinand. E. It helps the audience understand Alonso more clearly than if he spoke in prose.
A. It shows that Alonso grieves more than the others for Ferdinand's supposed death B. It reminds the audience that Alonso is the highest-ranking character in the group.
The main plot of The Tempest involves Prospero's determination to exact revenge from Alonso, Antonio, and Sebastian. How do Prospero's actions in the Ferdinand-Miranda subplot relate to the main plot? A. Prospero fosters Alonso's belief that Ferdinand is dead by keeping Ferdinand hidden. B. Prospero encourages Ferdinand to forget Alonso and regard him as a father instead. C. Prospero urges Miranda to tell Ferdinand the story of his father's past crimes. D. Prospero mistreats and abuses Ferdinand to hurt Alonso through him.
A. Prospero fosters Alonso's belief that Ferdinand is dead by keeping Ferdinand hidden.
What causes Antonio and the other passengers to desert their ship in Act I of The Tempest? A. Prospero uses magic to create a storm and make the passengers believe the ship is breaking up. B. The Boatswain refuses to correct the course of the ship, and it runs aground on the island. C. Ariel sets the ship on fire, and the passengers must jump off it to save their lives. D. Ariel calls on Poseidon to sink the ship, causing all the passengers to swim for their lives.
A. Prospero uses magic to create a storm and make the passengers believe the ship is breaking up.
As The Tempest comes to an end in Act V, which best describes the resolution of the story for those characters who have planned and/or carried out evil deeds? A. The evil characters are forgiven for the wrongs they have done. B. The evil characters are punished in accordance with their crimes. C. The evil characters are marooned on the island with no means of leaving. D. The evil characters prosper from the money and property they have stolen. Which of the following choices best supports the answer to Part A? A. Prospero commands Ariel to fulfill a few last commands before he gives him his freedom. B. Prospero greets Gonzalo with love and affection, and thanks him for past kindnesses. C. Prospero pardons Alonso and the others for conspiring to drive him out of Milan. D. Prospero promises to ensure a safe voyage to Europe for Ferdinand and Miranda.
A. The evil characters are forgiven for the wrongs they have done. C. Prospero pardons Alonso and the others for conspiring to drive him out of Milan.
What happens when Trinculo, Stephano, and Caliban are brought before the company in Act V of The Tempest? A. They are given a scolding. B. They are severely punished. C. They are tried and convicted. D. They are sent to a faraway place.
A. They are given a scolding.
In Act II of The Tempest, why does Caliban hide under his cloak when Trinculo appears? A. because he thinks that Prospero has sent Trinculo to punish him B. because he thinks that Trinculo is a ghost from the shipwreck C. because he wants to find out where Trinculo came from D. because he hopes to overpower and enslave Trinculo
A. because he thinks that Prospero has sent Trinculo to punish him
According to Act I of The Tempest, which of the following events does Prospero bring about or plan to bring about? A. to free Ariel permanently from his service B. to turn over his rule of the island to Ferdinand C. to achieve revenge against his brother Antonio D. to repay Caliban for taking the island away from him E. to arrange a marriage between Ferdinand and Miranda F. to drown Antonio, Sebastian, and the other passengers G. to kill Ferdinand and make himself the new king of Naples
A. to free Ariel permanently from his service C. to achieve revenge against his brother Antonio E. to arrange a marriage between Ferdinand and Miranda.
What does it mean to usurp a leadership position? A. to seize it illegally or by force B. to inherit it by right of birth C. to pass it on to another person D. to win it fairly in a free election
A. to seize it illegally or by force
In the following speech from Act V of The Tempest, Prospero comes face-to-face with Alonso and his friends for the first time. Which best explains the meaning of what Prospero says in this speech? "Prospero. . . .The charm dissolves apace; And as the morning steals upon the night, Melting the darkness, so their rising senses Begin to chase the ignorant fumes that mantle Their clearer reason. . . ." A. Alonso and the others will live one more day and night under Prospero's spell. B. Alonso and the others begin to awaken and shake off the spell Prospero cast on them. C. Alonso and the others will awaken from the spell with no memory of their former lives. D. Alonso and the others are finally ready to confess their guilt and ask Prospero's pardon.
B. Alonso and the others begin to awaken and shake off the spell Prospero cast on them.
When Prospero says in Act I of The Tempest that he has more commands for Ariel, Ariel protests as follows: Ariel: "Remember, I have done thee worthy service, Told thee no lies, made thee no mistakings, served Without or grudge or grumblings. Thou didst promise To bate me a full year." What does Ariel's speech imply about the relationship between him and Prospero? A. Ariel knows that he can turn to Prospero for comfort. B. Ariel believes he can rely on Prospero's sense of justice. C. Prospero hopes to adopt Ariel into his family as his heir. D. Prospero tolerates Ariel's mischief and enjoys his company.
B. Ariel believes he can rely on Prospero's sense of justice.
Read the following speech from Act II of The Tempest. Trinculo: "By this good light, this is a very shallow monster! I afeard of him? A very weak monster! The Man i' th' Moon! A most poor credulous monster! Well drawn, monster, in good sooth!" Which statement best describes Trinculo's opinion of Caliban, as expressed in this speech? A. He is a little afraid of Caliban. B. He is disrespectful of Caliban. C. He is in awe of Caliban's strength. D. He is skeptical of what Caliban says.
B. He is disrespectful of Caliban.
Which of the following best describes Ferdinand's attitude as he hauls wood on Prospero's orders in Act III of The Tempest? A. He mourns his father and friends. B. He makes the best of the situation. C. He complains bitterly and at length. D. He plots and plans a way of escaping. Which of the following lines of dialogue from the play best supports the answer to Part A? A. Ferdinand. . . . This my mean task / Would be as heavy to me as odious, but / The mistress which I serve . . . / . . . makes my labors pleasures.... B. Ferdinand. O most dear mistress, / The sun will set before I shall discharge / What I must strive to do. C. Ferdinand. I had rather crack my sinews, break my back, / Than you should such dishonor undergo, / While I sit lazy by. D. Ferdinand. I am in my condition / A prince, Miranda; I do think, a king / (I would, not so) . . .
B. He makes the best of the situation. A. Ferdinand. . . . This my mean task / Would be as heavy to me as odious, but / The mistress which I serve . . . / . . . makes my labors pleasures....
How does the epilogue found in Act V of The Tempest differ from a typical epilogue? A. In a typical epilogue, the speaker thanks the audience for coming to the play; in The Tempest, the speaker explains the joyful ending. B. In a typical epilogue, the speaker comments on the conflict and resolution; in The Tempest, the speaker makes an appeal to the audience. C. In a typical epilogue, the speaker introduces a future problem the characters will experience; in The Tempest, the speaker apologizes for the behavior of certain characters. D. In a typical epilogue, the speaker addresses audience questions; in The Tempest, the speaker delivers a speech about current events taking place in Shakespeare's time.
B. In a typical epilogue, the speaker comments on the conflict and resolution; in The Tempest, the speaker makes an appeal to the audience.
Which best describes the subplot of The Tempest that involves Prospero and Ariel? A. Prospero asks Ariel to help him. Ariel agrees to help Prospero without asking why. B. Prospero confides his story and his plans to Ariel. Ariel helps Prospero carry out his plans. C. Prospero abuses Ariel as a slave. Ariel submits outwardly, but inwardly dreams of revenge against Prospero. D. Prospero orders Ariel to carry out his commands. Ariel refuses because Prospero broke his word to him. Which of the following lines from the play best supports the answer to Part A? A. Prospero. . . . I'll to my book; / For yet ere suppertime must I perform / Much business appertaining. B. Ariel. . . . The elements, / Of whom your swords are tempered, may as well / Wound the loud winds . . . / . . . as diminish / One dowle that's in my plume. . . . C. Ariel. . . . But remember / (For that's my business to you) that you three / From Milan did supplant good Prospero / . . . for which foul deed / The pow'rs delaying, not forgetting, have / Incensed the seas and shores, yea, all the creatures, / Against your peace. . . . D. Prospero. . . . My high charms work, / And these, mine enemies, are all knit up / In their distractions. They now are in my pow'r;
B. Prospero confides his story and his plans to Ariel. Ariel helps Prospero carry out his plans. C. Ariel. . . . But remember / (For that's my business to you) that you three / From Milan did supplant good Prospero / . . . for which foul deed / The pow'rs delaying, not forgetting, have / Incensed the seas and shores, yea, all the creatures, / Against your peace. . . .
As the story of The Tempest comes to its resolution in Act V, which of these major characters seems most likely to feel sorrow at the way things work out? A. Miranda, because she must leave the island that is the only home she can remember B. Prospero, because he loses Miranda and Ariel, the two people whom he loves most C. Ferdinand, because he will not become King of Naples right away as he had thought D. Alonso, because he must confess his crime against Prospero and ask forgiveness
B. Prospero, because he loses Miranda and Ariel, the two people whom he loves most
Which of the following best describes Miranda's character in Act III of The Tempest? A. She feels shy and tongue-tied around Ferdinand. B. She is so much in love that she forgets Prospero's demands. C. She hopes that Ferdinand can help her escape from the island. D. She is glad that Prospero has brought so many men to the island. Which of the following quotes from the play best supports the answer to Part A? A. Miranda. Alas, now, pray you, / Work not so hard! I would the lightning had / Burnt up those logs that you are enjoined to pile! B. Miranda. I do not know / One of my sex; no woman's face remember, / Save, from my glass, mine own. . . . C. Miranda. . . . But I prattle / Something too wildly, and my father's precepts / I therein do forget. D. Miranda. . . . To be your fellow / You may deny me; but I'll be your servant, / Whether you will or no.
B. She is so much in love that she forgets Prospero's demands. C. Miranda. . . . But I prattle / Something too wildly, and my father's precepts / I therein do forget.
When Prospero and Miranda were first cast away, who helped them and how? A. Prospero's brother, Antonio, by protecting them from the king's wrath B. The royal counselor, Gonzalo, by stowing food, water, garments, and books aboard their small boat C. King Alonso, by allowing Prospero to go into exile rather than being hanged D. Ariel, by teaching Prospero and Miranda survival skills that were useful on the island
B. The royal counselor, Gonzalo, by stowing food, water, garments, and books aboard their small boat
Which of the following is the best example of treacherous behavior? A. helping someone recover B. betraying someone's trust C. challenging someone's statement D. accepting punishment for someone
B. betraying someone's trust
Which is the most likely meaning of opportune in the following sentence? "The high temperatures and bright sunshine made it an opportune time to go to the beach." A. inconvenient B. favorable C. possible D. difficult
B. favorable
Which is the most likely meaning of pardon in the following sentence? "Sushila was willing to pardon Pete for being an hour late, especially when he insisted on paying for the pizza." A. prefer B. forgive C. apologize D. remember
B. forgive
Two subplots of The Tempest—the Sebastian-Antonio plot and the Caliban-Stephano-Trinculo plot—involve characters making secret plans. Which best describes the central idea Shakespeare addresses in both of these subplots? A. forgiveness of injuries that happened long ago B. resentment against one's superiors or masters C. loyalty and good-fellowship between companions D. misunderstandings between those of different cultures
B. resentment against one's superiors or masters
Why does Prospero spy on Ferdinand and Miranda's conversation in Act III of The Tempest? A. to punish Miranda for disobeying his commands B. to find out whether Ferdinand truly loves Miranda C. to learn more about Ferdinand for his own purposes D. to protect Miranda from revenge on Ferdinand's part
B. to find out whether Ferdinand truly loves Miranda
What are Prospero's purposes in staging the pageant for Ferdinand and Miranda in Act IV of The Tempest? A. to demonstrate what their future together will be like as a married couple B. to underscore his warning that they must remain chaste until they are married C. to show them how he plans to enact revenge on Alonso, Antonio, and Sebastian D. to intimidate Stephano, Trinculo, and Caliban with an elaborate display of his powers E. to celebrate and bless Ferdinand and Miranda's love and upcoming marriage
B. to underscore his warning that they must remain chaste until they are married E. to celebrate and bless Ferdinand and Miranda's love and upcoming marriage
What realization does Caliban come to by the end of Act V of The Tempest? A. He realizes that he will soon be alone on the island. B. He realizes that Ariel has been his friend all along. C. He realizes that Stephano is a drunken fool. D. He realizes that Prospero is an impostor.
C. He realizes that Stephano is a drunken fool.
What does Prospero do to punish Trinculo, Stephano, and Caliban at the end of Act IV of The Tempest? A. He orders them to serve him faithfully to atone for their scheme. B. He confronts the three of them and accuses them of treachery. C. He sends dogs and goblins to chase and torment them. D. He banishes them permanently from the island.
C. He sends dogs and goblins to chase and torment them.
Read the following exchange of dialogue from Act II of The Tempest. Gonzalo: "But the rarity of it is—which is indeed almost beyond credit—" Sebastian: "As many vouched rarities are. Gonzalo. That our garments, being, as they were, drenched in the sea, hold, notwithstanding, their freshness and glosses, being rather new-dyed than stained with salt water."Antonio: "If but one of his pockets could speak, would it not say he lies?" Sebastian: "Ay, or very falsely pocket up his report." Which best describes the effect of Shakespeare's choice to have these aristocratic characters speak in prose instead of in blank verse? A. The prose reveals the true personalities of the three characters. B. The prose indicates that they will attain higher social ranks. C. The prose allows the dialogue to be more casual and funny. D. The prose underscores the seriousness of the situation.
C. The prose allows the dialogue to be more casual and funny.
According to Act II of The Tempest, which of the following best explains why Prospero, through Ariel, prevents the murders of Alonso and Gonzalo? A. because he sympathizes with Alonso for having lost his son B. because he pities them for being the victims of a shipwreck C. because Alonso and Gonzalo are important to the success of his own plans D. because Alonso and Gonzalo are conspiring against his old friends Which of the following choices best supports the answer to Part A? A. Antonio. Draw together; / And when I rear my hand, do you the like, / To fall it on Gonzalo. B. Ariel. My master through his art foresees the danger / . . . and sends me forth / (For else his project dies) to keep them living. C. Gonzalo. . . . 'Tis best we stand upon our guard, / Or that we quit this place. Let's draw our weapons. D. Caliban. All the infections that the sun sucks up / . . . on Prosper fall, and make him / By inchmeal a disease!
C. because Alonso and Gonzalo are important to the success of his own plans B. Ariel. My master through his art foresees the danger / . . . and sends me forth / (For else his project dies) to keep them living.
In Act IV of The Tempest, the spirit playing Iris says that Cupid "has broke his arrows, / Swears he will shoot no more, but play with sparrows / And be a boy right out." Which of the following most clearly explains what Iris means? A. Cupid, the son of Mars, refuses to use his arrows to fight on behalf of Prospero. B. Cupid, the god of desire and attraction, promises not to shoot the lovers with his arrows. C. Cupid, the son of Venus, cannot help Iris because he has accidentally broken his arrows. D. Cupid, the "waspish-headed" boy, chooses not to take part in the pageant.
Cupid, the god of desire and attraction, promises not to shoot the lovers with his arrows.
In The Tempest, Act III, Scene ii, Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo discuss their plans. Ariel, hiding nearby, repeatedly interrupts Caliban, saying, "Thou liest." Caliban and Stephano believe it is Trinculo speaking. Which is the most reasonable conclusion to draw about Ariel's motive for breaking into the conversation? A. Ariel loves Miranda and wants to protect her. B. Ariel stirs up trouble for his own amusement. C. Ariel dislikes Trinculo and enjoys causing him trouble. D. Ariel resents hearing Prospero mocked and insulted.
D. Ariel resents hearing Prospero mocked and insulted.
Aristocrats and commoners mix freely in Act I of The Tempest, both on the island and on board ship. Which best describes the relations between the high-ranking aristocrats and the lower-ranking commoners? A. Commoners address aristocrats politely and respectfully. B. Aristocrats and commoners avoid contact with one another. C. Aristocrats express only contempt and scorn for commoners. D. Commoners speak their minds freely to aristocrats as if equals. Which of the following lines of dialogue from the play best supports the answer to Part A? A. Boatswain. . . . Hence! What cares these roarers for the name of king? To cabin! Silence! Trouble us not! B. Gonzalo. Now would I give a thousand furlongs of sea for an acre of barren ground—long heath, brown furze, anything. . . . C. Prospero. Ariel, thy charge / Exactly is performed; but there's more work. D. Miranda. I might call him / A thing divine; for nothing natural / I ever saw so noble.
D. Commoners speak their minds freely to aristocrats as if equals. A. Boatswain. . . . Hence! What cares these roarers for the name of king? To cabin! Silence! Trouble us not!
In Act V of The Tempest, to which of the ship's passengers does Prospero show the greatest kindness, and why? A. Alonso, because he sincerely mourns the supposed death of Ferdinand B. Sebastian, because he is guilty of evil thoughts but no evil deeds C. Antonio, because he is Prospero's brother and therefore Miranda's uncle D. Gonzalo, because he gave Prospero and Miranda supplies when they were exiled
D. Gonzalo, because he gave Prospero and Miranda supplies when they were exiled.
What agreement does Prospero make with Miranda and Ferdinand at the start of Act IV of The Tempest? A. He agrees to forgive Alonso and Antonio. B. He agrees to set Ariel free immediately. C. He agrees to show mercy to Caliban. D. He agrees to let them get married.
D. He agrees to let them get married.
What do Ferdinand and Miranda agree to do at the end of Act III, Scene i, of The Tempest? A. They agree to tell Prospero that Ferdinand is heir to a kingdom. B. They agree to search for more survivors of the shipwreck. C. They agree to escape to another part of the island. D. They agree to marry as soon as possible.
D. They agree to marry as soon as possible.
Which best explains why Caliban obeys Prospero's orders in Act I of The Tempest? A. because Caliban still hopes to win Miranda's love B. because Caliban wants Prospero to leave the island C. because Caliban and Ariel have a secret plot against Prospero D. because Caliban knows that Prospero can use magic to force obedience Which of the following lines from the play best support the answer to Part A? A. Caliban. . . . A southwest blow on ye / And blister you all o'er! B. Caliban. This island's mine by Sycorax my mother, / Which thou tak'st from me. . . . C. Caliban. For I am all the subjects that you have, / Which first was mine own king . . . D. Caliban. . . . His art is of such pow'r / It would control my dam's god, Setebos, / And make a vassal of him.
D. because Caliban knows that Prospero can use magic to force obedience D.Caliban. . . . His art is of such pow'r / It would control my dam's god, Setebos, / And make a vassal of him.
According to Act I of The Tempest, why does Ariel willingly serve Prospero and carry out his commands? A. because he mistakenly believes Prospero is his father B. because Prospero uses magic to force his obedience C. because he knows Prospero's history and pities him D. because Prospero rescued him from imprisonment
D. because Prospero rescued him from imprisonment
Read the following excerpt from Act I of The Tempest. [Enter Alonso, Sebastian, Antonio, Ferdinand, Gonzalo, and others.] Alonso: "Good boatswain, have care. Where's the master? Play the men." Boatswain: "I pray now, keep below." Antonio: "Where is the master, bos'n?" Boatswain: "Do you not hear him? You mar our labor. Keep your cabins; you do assist the storm." Gonzalo: "Nay, good, be patient." Boatswain: "When the sea is. Hence! What cares these roarers for the name of king? To cabin! Silence! Trouble us not!" Gonzalo: "Good, yet remember whom thou hast aboard." Boatswain: "None that I more love than myself. You are a councilor; if you can command these elements to silence and work the peace of the present, we will not hand a rope more. Use your authority. If you cannot, give thanks you have lived so long, and make yourself ready in your cabin for the mischance of the hour, if it so hap. Cheerly, good hearts! Out of our way, I say." Which feature of a Shakespearean romance is best illustrated by this excerpt? A. unrealistic characters and events B. a subplot featuring young characters C. a hero or heroine who is older than the others D. characters representing a variety of social levels Which words from the lines from the play best support the answer to Part A? A. Where's the master, bos'n; councilor; authority B. I pray now; give thanks; good hearts C. assist the storm; Trouble us not D. work the peace of the present
D. characters representing a variety of social levels A. Where's the master, bos'n; councilor; authority
Which of the following best characterizes Miranda as Shakespeare presents her in Act I of The Tempest? A. deceitful and sly B. frivolous and silly C. studious and bookish D. kind and compassionate Which of the following lines of dialogue from the play best supports the answer to Part A? A. Miranda. . . . Oh, I have suffered / With those that I saw suffer! A brave vessel / . . . Dashed all to pieces! B. Miranda. . . . And now I pray you, sir— / . . . your reason / For raising this sea storm? C. Miranda. The strangeness of your story put / Heaviness in me. D. Miranda. What is't? A spirit? / Lord, how it looks about! Believe me, sir, / It carries a brave form.
D. kind and compassionate A. Miranda. . . . Oh, I have suffered / With those that I saw suffer! A brave vessel / . . . Dashed all to pieces!
Which best describes how Ariel feels, given his words and actions up to the end of Act IV of The Tempest? A. anger toward Sycorax B. gratitude to Trinculo C. jealousy of Caliban D. loyalty to Prospero Which of the following choices best supports the answer to Part A? A. Ariel uses his own judgment to protect Prospero rather than merely doing what Prospero tells him. B. Ariel openly expresses scorn for Caliban and willingly and repeatedly makes a fool of him. C. Ariel shudders with fear at his memories of captivity and slavery under Sycorax's power. D. Ariel takes advantage of Trinculo and Stephano's drunkenness to get Caliban killed. of the following choices best supports the answer to Part A?
D. loyalty to Prospero A. Ariel uses his own judgment to protect Prospero rather than merely doing what Prospero tells him.