illustration of main character Prospero standing with his staff on his island with the ocean in the background

The Tempest

by William Shakespeare

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The Tempest Overview Quiz

eNotes' The Tempest Overview Quiz covers important questions on Shakespeare's tale of Prospero's island, including "What is Prospero’s final request to Ariel?" and "What does Ariel transform into in Act III?" Quiz yourself on this Shakespearean comedy below!

  1. Who is enslaved into Prospero's service?

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  2. Why does Prospero send Ariel to the royal party?

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  3. To what does Antonio consent?

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  4. Why is Alonso grieving?

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  5. Sycorax imprisons Ariel in:

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  6. What does Ariel transform into in Act III?

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  7. How long have Prospero and Miranda been on the island?

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  8. What does Caliban want done before Prospero is killed?

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  9. What is Prospero’s final request to Ariel?

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  10. Who does Caliban beg to be his god?

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