The Temp act IV
In Act IV of The Tempest, what tricks does Ariel say he played on Stephano, Trinculo, and Caliban?
1. He played music that charmed and confused them into following its sound. 2. He lured them into a pool of dirty water and left them there helpless.
What are Prospero's purposes in staging the pageant for Ferdinand and Miranda in Act IV of The Tempest?
1. To underscore his warning that they must remain chaste until they are married 2. to celebrate and bless Ferdinand and Miranda's love and upcoming marriage
What describes an industrious manner of carrying out a task?
A person works hard at the task until it is completed.
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?
Cupid, the god of desire and attraction, promises not to shoot the lovers with his arrows.
Read the following speech from Act IV of The Tempest: Ferdinand: As I hope For quiet days, fair issue and long life, With such love as 'tis now, . . . . . . shall never melt Mine honor into lust, to take away The edge of that day's celebration When I shall think or Phoebus' steeds are foundered Or Night kept chained below. Which of the following best explains Ferdinand's meaning?
Ferdinand promises not to give in to temptation before he is married.
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 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.
Part A: Prospero: Our revels now are ended. These our actors, As I foretold you, were all spirits and Are melted into air, into thin air; And, like the baseless fabric of this vision, The cloud-capped towers, the gorgeous palaces, The solemn temples, the great globe itself, Yea, all which it inherit, shall dissolve, And, like this insubstantial pageant faded, Leave not a rack behind. We are such stuff As dreams are made on, and our little life Is rounded with a sleep. Which best explains the way Shakespeare uses this monologue as part of the dramatic structure of the play? Part B: Which supports the answer to Part A?
Part A: The monologue reminds the audience that the story they are watching isn't real. Part B: Prospero refers several times in the monologue to dreams, visions, and impermanence.
Part A: What describes Trinculo and Stephano's personalities as Shakespeare presents them in Act IV of The Tempest? Part B: What supports the answer to Part A?
Part A: They are mostly interested in pleasure. Part B: They care more about wine and clothes than about their conspiracy.
Part A: Which describes how Ariel feels, given his words and actions up to the end of Act IV of The Tempest? Part B: Which of the following choices best supports the answer to Part A?
Part A: loyalty to Prospero Part B: Ariel uses his own judgment to protect Prospero rather than merely doing what Prospero tells him.
Prospero: [Aside] I had forgot that foul conspiracy Of the beast Caliban and his confederates Against my life. The minute of their plot Is almost come. [To the Spirits] Well done! Avoid! No more! Ferdinand: This is strange: your father's in some passion That works him strongly. Miranda: Never till this day Saw I him touched with anger so distempered. Which best explains the way Shakespeare uses this aside as part of the dramatic structure of Act IV?
The aside allows Prospero to share something with the audience that he withholds from Ferdinand and Miranda.
Prospero: A devil, a born devil, on whose nature Nurture can never stick; on whom my pains, Humanely taken, all, all lost, quite lost! And as with age his body uglier grows, So his mind cankers. I will plague them all, Even to roaring. Which best explains the way Shakespeare uses this soliloquy as part of the dramatic structure of Act IV?
The soliloquy draws the audience in to share Prospero's thoughts.
What happens when Stephano and Trinculo approach Prospero's cell in Act IV of The Tempest?
They stop and eagerly take gaudy clothing Prospero has put there as bait.
What is a motif?
an element, such as a symbol or word, that is repeated often in a piece of literature
Read the following three excerpts from Act IV of The Tempest. Ferdinand: This is a most majestic vision, and Harmoniously charmingly. May I be bold To think these spirits? Prospero: Spirits, which by mine art I have from their confines called.... Prospero: These our actors, As I foretold you, were all spirits and Are melted into air, into thin air; And, like the baseless fabric of this vision, The cloud-capped towers, the gorgeous palaces, The solemn temples, the great globe itself, Yea, all which it inherit, shall dissolve.... [A noise of hunters heard. Enter divers Spirits, in shape of dogs and hounds ... ] What is a common motif in these three excerpts?
appearances that do not reflect reality
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.
favorable
Aboveboard is a word that originally came from a sailing term. Using context clues, determine the most likely meaning of aboveboard in the following sentence. To ensure that the deal would be entirely aboveboard, we negotiated in front of witnesses and we made sure to obey all the relevant regulations.
open and honest
Imagine a story about a man whose jealousy over his brother's power as king leads to betrayal and murder. Which is a motif in the story?
symbolic dreams representing death or sudden change
Dismantle is a word that originally came from a sailing term. Using context clues, determine the most likely meaning of dismantle in the following sentence. It took the carpenters an entire day to dismantle the risers and reviewing stands they had constructed for the previous day's parade.
take to pieces
What is the definition of incite?
to encourage strongly
