The Tempest Act 1 Quiz and Answer Key | Shakespeare Assessment | Worksheet

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this quiz covering Act 1 of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest. The quiz may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the play. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:

• The purpose of King Alonso’s travels
• The calmest character in the midst of a terrible storm
• Prospero’s former title
• The relationship between Prospero and Miranda
• Prospero’s intentions
• Prospero’s studies
• The relationship between Prospero and Antonio
• Ariel’s function
• Ferdinand’s sadness
• The characterization of Sycorax
• Interactions between Prospero and Ariel
• The first interaction between Ferdinand and Miranda
• Prospero’s feelings toward Ferdinand