ACT-I, SCENE-I

PASSAGE - 1
(I). Who are the Royal people aboard on the ship?
ANS: The royal people on the ship are Alonso (King of Naples), Ferdinand,
Gonzalo, Sebastian, Antonio, Stephano, etc.

(II) What has the boatswain said just before the extract about these
people?
ANS: Boatswain said that he will be patient when the sea becomes patient
and he said that what do this thunderstorm care whether we have a king
on board. Go to your cabin be quiet. Do not trouble us.

(III). What does the boatswain request Gonzalo to do?

ANS: Boatswain request gonzalo that you are king advisor if you can
subdue the storm and bring about a calm weather, we would not have to
handle a single rope any more use your authority to control the strong

(IV) What is referred to as the mischance of the hour? How could they
save themselves from the mischance?
ANS: The death of passengers is referred to as mischance of an hour.
When gonzalo said that both Boatswain face shows that he will not die by
drowning but by [Link] destiny which us to die can save us.

(V) What role does the sea storm play in the development of the plot?
ANS: Prospero with his power of magic creates the Tempest in the sea.
The shipwreck, passengers will part away on the island where Prospero
lived and the main theme of forgiveness will take place in a chronological
way which develops the plot.

(VI) Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage
Ans:- (a) counsellor: King’s advisor
(b) elements: here refers to winds, waves, ocean, etc.Z
 PASSAGE-II
(I). Who is this fellow referred to in the extract? Why does Gonzalo have
great comfort from him?
ANS: Boatswain is the referred person here. Gonzalo feels comforts from
Boatswain because according to him there are no signs to show that he
will die by hanging, not by drowning. His appearance shows that he will
die by hanging, not by drowning, hence he will also be saved.

(II) What has this fellow asked the passengers to do?

ANS: The fellow asked the passenger to go the cabin silently and thank
god that they have live so long.

(III) Where does this scene take place? Describe the chaos and confusion
in the scene.
ANS: This scene takes place on board a ship at sea. There was a storm
blowing on the sea accompanied by thunder and [Link] on
the ship was frightened and lost the hope for survival. They were panickly
and frustrated and thus could not maintain a clear state of mind .They
were confused on what shall they do to save themselves.

(IV) In modern times confusion and chaos are shown on the stage by
using modern equipment. How did Shakespeare produce such an effect
on the stage?
ANS:Shakespeare produced such effect by the use of cymbals and drums.
The sailors yell or frightened shouts were made by the actors off stage.
Most importantly the effort of storm on the character on board a ship
creates such effect.

(V) Why did the passengers travel on the ship? What was their condition
during the tempest?
ANS: The passengers were traveling in the ship because they were
returning after caribels marriage to Milan through the sea. They were
frightened, panic and frustrated and lost their hope for survival .

(VI). Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage
(a) drowning-mark: indication of death by drowning
(b) advantage: benefit
 PASSAGE – III
(I). What is the boatswain trying to do? How does the extract show that
the people were in danger during the tempest?
ANS: Boatswain is trying to have control over the ship and bring the ship
to main course as the ship was drifting towards toe rocky coast and save
the life of the passenger. People were in danger during the tempest
because all were crying, tensed and frightened because of the fear of
being drowned.

(II) How can you say from this scene that Shakespeare has a sound
knowledge of a ship at the sea?
ANS:The scene has many terms of seamanship,which shows
Shakespeare’s familiarity with the [Link] graphic picture of a ship
drifting towards the rocky coast of an island,the action to be take by the
sailors to keep the ship under control,suggest some knowledge of the
ships and sailing..

(III) Judging from the speech, what sort of a man is Boatswain?

ANS: Boatswain is a confident Person, he is confident in his work but he is
disrespectful and insolent person as he talks in a discourtous way to Kings
and royal passengers.

(IV) Who are Sebastian, Antonio, and Gonzalo?

ANS: Sebastian is a brother of Alonso, the King of Naples. Antonio is
Prospero’s brother, whereas Gonzalo is the honest counsellor.

(V) Compare the character of Sebastian with that of Gonzalo.

ANS: Sebastian was the brother of King Alonso, he is a villain. He
becomes a partner with Antonio in the conspiracy against his brother,
Alonso, Whereas Gonzalo is an honest councillor at the court of King
Antonio, he is sympathetic in nature and loyal to his King. When Alonso
was sad at the supposed loss of his son, Gonzalo tried to consoles him.

(VI) Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage
(a) plague: curse upon
(b) blasphemous: taking irrelevantly
 PASSAGE -IV
(I).Who is the insolent noisemaker? What is busy-doing? Why is Antonio
talking to him impatiently?
ANS: Boatswain is the insolvent noisemaker. Boatswain was commanding
the sailors to handle the rope and protect ship from getting struck into
shallow water. Antonio was talking to Boatswain impatiently because he
was not satisfied with the efforts of Boatswain and he thought that the
ship was going to drown .

(II). Why is Gonzalo confident that the Boatswain will die by drowning?
ANS: Gonzalo was confident that the boatswain will not die by drowning,
because according to him there are no signs on Boatswain face that he
will die by hanging, not by drowning. His appearance shows that he will
die by hanging, not by drowning, hence he will also be saved.
(III) What is the attitude of the following towards the danger in the ship?
(a) Antonio (b) Gonzalo
ANS: (a) Antonio shows negative signs .He said that they are going to die
because of these drunkards.
(b)Gonzalo was confident that the boatswain will not die by drowning,
because according to him there are no signs on Boatswain face that he
will die by hanging, not by drowning. His appearance shows that he will
die by hanging, not by drowning, hence he will also be saved.

(IV). How do the following reaction to the shipwreck?

ANS: (a) Boatswain: The boatswain shows his authority on the ship. He is
worried about his life, and passengers also interfere in his work and he
orders them to go back to their cabin.
(b) Mariners: Mariners lost all of there hope of survival and started to pray
to save them.

(V). How does Shakespeare create an atmosphere of a fierce storm in the

scene?
The scene is not very tragic despite the terrible storm and the fact that so
many lives are at [Link] lets us know that he does not want
us to be too serious, because he makes use of subtle dramatic devices
like the boatswain ignoring royal presence amidst the storm and the
devastating wit of [Link] is suspense and the danger presented
by the [Link] Gonzalo’s satire relieves it to a great extent.
(VI). Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage
Ans:-(a) insolent: rude (b) warrant: assure
ACT-I , SCENE -II
PASSAGE -I
(I). Where is Miranda? What has she seen that makes her suffer?
ANS: Miranda is on the island before Prospero’s cell. Seeing people in the
ship frightened and ship shallowed by the sea waves maker her suffer.

(II) Name some of the noble creatures referred to in the extract. How
were they in the brave vessel.
ANS: The noble creature referred to in the extract are Alonso(King of
Naples),Ferdinand(Alonso’s son),Sebastian, Gonzalo, Antonio(usurping
duke of milan), etc. They were returning from abroad after Alonso’s
daughter marriage in the brave vessel.

(III) Describe the nature of Miranda from the extract.

ANS: Miranda is one of the most charming feminine creation of
[Link] most conspicious quality is “Symphatitic nature”.She is
emotional and has good feeling for others

(IV) How is the brave vessel about to be dashed to pieces? Who is

responsible for the destruction? Why would he do such destruction?
ANS: The storm or tempest is the reason for the brave vessel to be
dashed to pieces. Prospero is responsible for the destruction. He did such
a destruction to reform his enemies and teach them a lesson to make
them realise the wrong deed they have done to Prospero.

(V) Why is Miranda ignorant of who Prospero was? Which items were
necessary for Prospero to practice his magic art?
ANS: Miranda was ignorant of who Prospero was because when his
dukedom was taken away from him, she was only three years [Link]
so young ,it was not possible to recall all the things which happened 12
years ago. The items necessary for Prospero to practice magic were his
books and his cloak.

(VI). Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage
(a) Dashed: wrecked
(b) fraughting: passenger
 PASSAGE -II
(I).Why does Miranda say, “O, woe the day”? How does Prospero console
her?
ANS: Miranda said “O woe the day” by noticing the shipwreck and by
seeing the suffering of the passenger on the ship. Prospero consoles her
by saying there was no harm to passengers on the ship and everyone is
safe.

(II) Why is Miranda ignorant of who she is? What does she remember of
her childhood days?
ANS: Miranda is ignorant of who she is because she was only three old
when she was brought to this island. She remembered that she had four
pr five maids to attend upon her.

(III) How did Prospero and Miranda reach a particular place?

ANS: Prospero and Miranda reached the particular place as a result of
great injustice done to them but it was a blessing that they were helped
to reached safely.

(IV) Who had helped them? What did the helper do?
ANS: Gonzalo an honest old counsellor helped them. He kept some food
and some fresh water,costly clothes,linens,goods,and essential
commodities,and books which value more than my dukedom.

(V) Why did Prospero say:

“I am more better
Than Prospero, master of a full poor cell,
And thy no greater father”?
ANS: Prospero said this to hint Miranda that he is not common man.

(VI). Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage
Ans :-(a) meddle: enter
(b) pluck: take off
 PASSAGE – III
(I).What two reasons does Prospero give in the extract for their coming to
their destination? What was the foul play referred to in the extract?
ANS: (i) The following are the two reasons that Prospero give for their
coming to the island:
a) They were thrown out by a foul play.
b) It was a blessing in disguise that that they have reached the island.
Prospero was the rightful Duke of Milan. He had great interest in the
study of philosophy and magic and left the control of the state’s affairs in
the hands of his brother Antonio. He grew ambitious and in order to usurp
his dukedom, he made a secret deal with the king of Naples. Then, one
night Prospero and his daughter were ousted from the palace. They were
put aboard a small, rickety boat with no mast nor sails and were left to
die in the sea.
(II).Why was Prospero’s coming to the new place a blessing in disguise?
What does Prospero’s thinking show about his character?
ANS: Prospero and Miranda had survived and found exile on a small
island. He has learned sorcery from books, and uses it while on the island
to protect Miranda and control the other characters. Prospero’s sorcery is
sufficiently powerful to control Ariel and other spirits, as well as to alter
weather and even raise the dead: “Graves at my command have waked
their sleepers, oped, and let
forth, by my so potent Art.”- Act V, scene 1. On the island, Prospero
becomes master of the monster Caliban (the son of Sycorax, a malevolent
witch) and forces Caliban into submission by punishing him with magic if
he does not obey. Ariel is beholden to Prospero after he is freed from his
imprisonment inside the pine tree. Prospero’s thinking shows that he is a
generous.
(III).State what Prospero had done for his brother?
ANS: Prospero loved his brother more than anybody else expect
Mirandain world. He gave up all responsibilities and entrusted him the
management of state which was foremost among the principalities.
(IV).How did the brother prove to be ungrateful to him?
ANS: Antonio proved to be ungrateful to Prospero as his brother Antonio
made an alliance with the King of Naples and drove off Prospero and
Miranda from Dukedom of Milan.
(V).How was Prospero unparalleled to others in dignity and learning in
those days?
ANS: Prospero ignored all the wordly [Link] was devoted to his
private life and to the progress of his mind with studies which were more
than all excessive popular praise.
(VI). Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage
(a) heaved: removed (b) perfidious: treacherous
 PASSAGE – IV
(I).What did Prospero assign to be done by Antonio? Why did the former
do it?
ANS: Prospero – The play’s protagonist, and father of Miranda. and
betrayal are both minor themes linked to the more prominent themes of
servitude versus freedom, in the Tempest Antonio betrayed his brother
and stole the dukedom of Milan from him while he (Prospero) was
studying. Being the loyal man that he is, Prospero did not expect his
brother evil grab for power.

(II).How has Antonio new created the creatures” that were Prospero’s?
ANS: Antonio newly created the creature that were of prospero with the
help of his authority .They all were threatened by Antonio and dared not
to go against his will as a result no person was left on side of Prospero

(III).How did Antonio deal with the old officeholders? How did he train his
new officeholders?
ANS: Antonio was rude with his old officeholders who were mostly against
his decision. He trained his new officeholders in such a way that it would
be easier for him to take over the dukedom from Prospero.

(IV).Explain in what way was Antonio like an ivy.

ANS: Antonio is the evil brother of Prospero, the duke, in the play
Tempest of Shakespeare. He cheated his own brother and captured the
throne in his absence. Prospero tells Miranda that his uncle Antonio is like
an Ivy tree full of poison. He compares that just like a poisonous Ivy tree,
Antonio sucked the powers and vitality of Prospero.

(V). By excluding the material given in the extract above, state how
Antonio got control of the dukedom.
ANS: Prospero was once the rightful Duke of Milan. When Prospero was
busy studying his beloved books, “rapt in secret studies”, his brother
Antonio was busy scheming to usurp the thrown from under him. Antonio
arranged to have Prospero and Miranda killed, many who liked Prospero,
arranged to have them set adrift in the ocean
(VI). Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage
Ans :-(a) suits: petitions
(b) advance: promote

PASSAGE – V
(I).What is meant by Absolute Milan? What is the extract shows that
Antonio has become Absolute Milan.
ANS: The words Absolute Milan in the play, Tempest by William
Shakespeare, means Duke of Milan or the absolute or only power of the
dukedom of Milan. In the play, Antonio was considered to be the Absolute
Milan. This is apparent when Prospero narrates the family history and
about Antonio’s behavior to his daughter Miranda When Prospero, who
was the actual Duke of Milan was in exile, Antonio took charge of the
power and responsibilities of the Milan dukedom. Soon, Antonio became
very ambitious and greed of power and he started to behave like the
actual duke or the absolute power of the dukedom and betrayed his own
brother. Hence he was referred to as the absolute Milan.

(II).What did Antonio think of Prospero’s library?

ANS: Antonio thought of Prospero’s library as a leverage to overthrow him
and take over as the Duke of Milan. Prospero was engrossed in his books
to attain knowledge and was ignorent of matters outside his library. He
appointed Antonio as a temporary Duke of take care of Milan. Antonio
became power hungry because of this and desired to be the permanent
Duke of Milan. He considered Prospero as incompetent and while
Prospero was busy in his books, Antonio teamed up with the king of
Naples and conspired against Prospero.

(III).What was the relationship earlier between King of Naples and

Prospero? Now, what is the relationship between Naples and Milan?
ANS: King of Naples and Prospero were each other’s enemy. Now Antonio
is the present king of Milan, so they both have become good friends as
they conspired against Prospero together

(IV).What is the most ignoble snooping? How did Antonio cause the
ignoble snooping?
( ANS: It means Antonio has signed an treaty with Alonso to to pay him
annual tribute, would show respect due to a superior, would accept a
position of subordination to him and bring the dukedom of Milan under
the control of Naples.
(V).Narrate what harm the King of Naples has done to Milan?
ANS: King of Naples signed an contract with Antonio to pay him annual
tribute, would show respect due to a superior, would accept a position of
subordination to him and bring the dukedom of Milan under the control of
Naples.

(VI). Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage

Ans :-(a) royalties: rights granted by monarch authority

(b) sway: contract
 PASSAGE – VI

(I).To whom does Prospero forbid to speak in the second line of the
extract? Why?
ANS: Prospero restricts to speak Ferdinand in the second line of the
concentrate on the grounds that Prospero is viewed as a deceiver.

(II).What punishment is Prospero giving to Ferdinand?

ANS: Prospero said that on the off chance that he will talk he will chain his
neck and feet together and he will just give him seawater to drink and he
will just get him shell-fish as food to eat and dried roots and husk which
once contained the acron.

(III).How does Ferdinand challenge Prospero? How does Prospero subdue

Ferdinand?
ANS: Ferdinand challenges Prospero by saying that he won’t submit to the
treatment until his adversary ends up being more remarkable than him.
Prospero stifled Ferdinand by saying that he will just put a demonstration
of grit.

(IV).How does Miranda react to the treatment given to Ferdinand? What

does it show about her character?
ANS: Miranda says to her dad, kindly don’t let him experience such
extreme test, for he is delicate and innocuous. This shows Miranda had an
incredible dedication to her dad.

(V).Is Prospero really harsh to Ferdinand? Why?

ANS: Yes, Prospero is extremely unforgiving to Ferdinand on the grounds
that Prospero doesn’t need somebody to prevail upon her little girl’s heart
so without any problem.

(VI). Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage
Ans :-(a) withered: dry
(b) rash: hasty
 PASSAGE – VII
(I).Where are Miranda and Prospero? How did they reach the shore?
ANS: They both are on the island, they come here when Prospero’s
brother expelled him from his dukedom in an effort to a successful usurp
of the thrown.

(II).Who was Gonzalo? How can you say that Gonzalo was the man with
some concern for Prospero?
ANS: Gonzalo was an old counsellor at the court of the King of Alonso. At
the time of Prospero banishment, Gonzalo helped Prospero not only by
providing basic necessities but also provided him books which he valued
more than his dukedom, clothes, food, etc.

(III).What did Gonzalo provide Prospero with for the journey?

ANS: Gonzalo not only provided them ample provision on boat, but also
provided Prospero with his books, which he valued a lot.

(IV).What was above Prospero’s dukedom, among the things provided by

Gonzalo? How did Prospero make use of it?
ANS: Prospero’s books were above his dukedom. He used the books for
learning magic, later on, Prospero used his magic books to take revenge
from his enemies

(V).Why did Prospero bring his enemies to the island?

ANS: Prospero brought his enemies to the island to take revenge from
them, with the help of Ariel.

(VI). Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage
Ans :-(a) steaded: helped
(b) prize: given as reward
 PASSAGE – VIII
(I). What did Ariel do as the spirit of fire?
ANS: Ariel as the soul wrecked the King’s Ship. He broke the forward
portion of the boat. He consumed like a fire and caused wonder. He
consumed the highest and numerous different pieces of the boat.

(II).How did Ariel show that he was active in his operation?

ANS: Ariel indicated his liveliness in his activity by depicting the shock
brought about by him to the travelers abroad the boat.

(III).Who is Jove? How are Jove’s lightning and thunder-claps described by

Ariel in the extract?
ANS: Jove or Jupiter is the preeminent God of Roman folklore. His central
weapon the thunderclap and lightning. Jove’s lightning and thunderbolts
are portrayed by Ariel as harbingers of the horrendous thunderbolts were
not increasingly unexpected.

(IV).Who is Neptune? What role did Neptune play in creating havoc on the
sea?
ANS: Neptune is the God of the ocean, his main weapon is Arident.
Neptune’s sulfurous thundering appears to assault and make his striking
waves tremble.

(V).A little later, what does Ariel accused of? How do you know that
Prospero is fond of Ariel and his services?
ANS: Ariel denounced Prospero in light of the fact that as in the
concentrate it is seen that he says” tho dest give me torments”, he
additionally says” than didst guarantee to chomp me an entire year”.

(VI). Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage
(a) precursors: harbingers
(b) besiege: attack
 PASSAGE – IX
(I).Where is the King’s ship?
ANS: The King’s boat is in the harbour, in the profound corner, upset by
tempest(storm).

(II).Where is Bermoothes? Why is it still vexed? Why did Ariel go there

earlier?
ANS: Bermoothes is a gathering of the island. Bermoothes as it is upset
by the tempest.

(III).Where are the mariners? Where are the rest of the fleet?
ANS: The sailors are beneath the armada of the boat. The remainder of
the armada are shown by Ariel. Through his enchantment, they all have
met again and are at the Mediterranean ocean.

(IV).What did the people in the rest of the fleet think about the king and
his ship?
ANS: The individuals in the remainder of the armada came back to Naples
imagining that the boat could have been destroyed and individuals
alongside lord would have kicked the bucket.

(V).What work will be assigned further to Ariel in the near future?

ANS: The following significant errand to be doled out further to Ariel was
to proceed to make yourself resemble an ocean fairy, and be
imperceptible to everybody other than to me and yourself.

(VI). Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage
Ans :-(a) still-vexed: agaited
(b) dispersed: hide
 PASSAGE – X
(I).Who is the blue-eyed hag? From where did she come to the island?
What is said about her earlier in the scene?
ANS: Sycorax witch is the blue-peered toward witch. She went to the
island from Algier. Prior, it was said about her that she was tossed out
Algier for carrying out violations and for performing awful enchantment.

(II).What was the relationship between Ariel and the old hag? Why was
she annoyed with Ariel?
ANS: Ariel was the worker of Sycorax, she was irritated by Ariel on the
grounds that he doesn’t use to follow her malevolent orders, so she
caught him in a pine tree.

(III).How did the old hag punish Ariel? How long was Ariel held by her
spell?
ANS: Sycorax caught Ariel in a pine tree. Ariel was held there for twelve of
years.

(IV).In what condition did Prospero find Ariel? How did he threaten Ariel if
the latter murmured against the former?
ANS: Prospero discovered Ariel inside the pine tree crying in torment
throughout the previous twelve years. Prospero compromised Ariel by
revealing to him that he would again trap him in the pine tree on the off
chance that he doesn’t follow his orders.

(V).Who liberated Ariel from his punishment? What conditions were put on
Ariel after liberating him?
ANS: Prospero freed Ariel from his discipline with the condition that he
needs to follow his orders and work for him.

(VI). Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage
Ans:-(a) abhorred: hateful
(b) unmitigable: heartless
 PASSAGE -XI
(I).Where was Caliban before Prospero arrived on the island? Give any
three characteristics traits of Caliban?
ANS: Caliban was on a similar island as he was the local of the island. He
was an extraordinary soul, called a half beast and half soul, and he is
engaged with the abhorrent deeds of his mom.

(II).How has Caliban served Prospero? Describe how Caliban was treated
by Prospero in the beginning.
ANS: Caliban has served Prospero by helping him to continue his life on
that island by getting logs and doing other humble assignments. In
starting Prospero rewarded him pleasantly, he used to show him
language and signs.

(III).What did Prospero teach him? State the outcome of his teaching.
ANS: Prospero showed him language and finishes paperwork for
discussion, yet later on Caliban began reviling Prospero and talking
merciless of him.

(IV).What did Caliban show to Prospero? What was more useful for
survival on the island-what Prospero taught Caliban or what Caliban
taught Prospero? Why?
ANS: When Prospero was new to this island Caliban gave him all the
highlights of the island, for example, freshwater springs, saltwater pits,
puts that were useful for developing things and that weren’t. The
essential necessities for endurance on the island are food, water and
living securely. Prospero instructed Caliban dialects with the goal that he
can impart, though Caliban gave him things that were vital for carrying on
with a real existence.

(V). Which group of people did Caliban represent according to the

Elizabethan audience? What was popularly believed about such people
whom Caliban represented?
ANS: Caliban spoke to the gathering of savage, and was at the base of
the Elizabethan social chain of command being unrefined, untamed and
uncultivated. It was famously accepted about such individuals that they
saw minimal social worth.
(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans :- (a) strokes: petted
(b) brine-pits: salt pits
 PASSAGE -XII

(I).What has Caliban said due to which Prospero is annoyed with him?
ANS: Caliban said to Prospero that it was a serious mix-up of him that he
helped him and did anything he desired, he says that let every detestable
spell of Sycorax hurt him with frogs and bats.

(II).Why did Prospero pity Caliban? What did the former do to improve the
condition of the latter?
ANS: Prospero feels pitty on Caliban in light of the fact that he was not
even in a condition to talk. Prospero helped him in improving his condition
by showing him how to talk and showed him new things consistently
when he couldn’t communicate Prospero gave him words.

(III).What was the outcome of Prospero’s effort to teach him?

ANS: The result of Prospero’s push to instruct Caliban was that he utilized
it to revile Prospero and tear down him.

(IV).Where was Caliban confined? Why?

ANS: Caliban was limited in the cavern since it was the most appropriate
spot for him to live as opposed to a jail.

(V).In what way was Caliban a man in a non-civilized condition?

ANS: Caliban was a non-humanized man since he was not realizing how to
talk, in truth later on he was educated by Prospero how to talk and
express, he was in this condition since he was the child of a witch
Sycorax, who was constantly associated with shades of malice rehearses.

(VI). Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage
Ans:- (a) abhorred: distinguish
 PASSAGE -XIII
(I).What was the outcome of teaching language to Caliban?
ANS: The result of instructing language to Caliban was that he began
reviling Prospero and he additionally wishes a red plague to Prospero for
showing him the language.

(II).What is meant by Hag-seed? What work does Prospero assign to

Caliban? Do you approve of the way Prospero treats him? Give a reason
for your answer.
ANS: Hag-seed implies disappear. Prospero relegated Caliban to convey
wood, new saline solution pits if desolate and other fundamental things.
Indeed, I endorse the way Caliban is treated by Prospero on the grounds
that Caliban’s discourse mirrors his malevolent nature, and he won’t be
moved by benevolence.

(III).What would be the punishment for Caliban, in case he disobeys

Prospero?
ANS: The discipline for Caliban would be that Prospero would torture him
with seven spasms and fill his bones with torment and make if thunder so
noisily that it will even surprise the wild brute.

(IV).Who is Setebos? What does Caliban say about the power of Prospero
at the end of the extract?
ANS: Setebos is a wicked god that was adored by Sycorax and Caliban.
Caliban says that he should obey Prospero and his mystical forces since
his forces are solid to the point that he could likewise torture his mom’s
God Setebos and make a captive of him.

(V).Compare the character of Caliban with that of Ariel.

ANS: Though Caliban and Ariel are the two inverse substances from
multiple points of view. However, they have one significant similitude, the
two of them speak to common powers which help Prospero. Both are
miserable about it in light of the fact that Ariel needs opportunity from
Prospero and Caliban needs to be the leader of the island.
(VI). Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage
Ans :- (a) rack: torment
(b) vassal: slave
 PASSAGE- XIV
(I).What is a ditty? Who actually produces the ditty? What does it state?
ANS: ‘Ditty’ means a song, it was produced by Ariel. It states that it
reminds Ferdinand of his dead father

(II).What does Ferdinand say about the source of the ditty?

ANS: Ferdinand says that the sound of ditty reminds him of his father
because he thinks that his father is dead.

(III).What does Miranda see? What does she think of what she sees?
ANS: Miranda saw Ferdinand. When Miranda saw Ferdinand just because
she imagined that Ferdinand was a soul, as she has never observed a
man on this island aside from her dad and the terrible beast.

(IV).What does Prospero say to correct what Miranda says?

ANS: Prospero says to Miranda that “No young lady, It eats and dozes and
has such human sense as we do”, and he is one of them who was there in
the wreck.

(V).In what way is Ferdinand introduced romantically to Miranda?

ANS: When Ferdinand and Miranda saw each other they felled in affection,
and Ferdinand says that he needs Miranda to be the sovereign of Naples.

(VI). Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage
Ans :- (a) ditty: song
(b) gallant: fine gentleman
 PASSAGE- XV
(I).Where are Miranda and Prospero? Whom does Miranda wish to call “a
thing divine”? What does she want to call him so?
ANS: Miranda and Prospero were on a similar island. Miranda calls
Ferdinand ‘a thing divine’ since she had not seen a man in life aside from
his dad, and Caliban so she fells in affection with Ferdinand.

(II).To whom is Prospero speaking in the extract? What is “it” that goes on
as Prospero’s soul prompts it?
ANS: Prospero is addressing himself in this concentrate. Here “it” is
alluded to Ariel that goes on as Prospero’s spirit prompts it.

(III).Who is the goddess referred to by Ferdinand? Why does he call her a

goddess?
ANS: Miranda is alluded to Goddess by Ferdinand, as Miranda’s excellence
has caught Ferdinand’s brain, eyes, and soul. Actually, Ferdinand has
begun to look all starry eyed at Miranda.

(IV).What does Ferdinand request the goddess to do for him?

ANS: Ferdinand demands the goddess to disclose to him, how he ought to
carry on this island? He additionally asks Miranda whether she is a young
lady or something different.

(V).The phenomenon known as dramatic irony happens when the

audience knows the reality but the character on the stage does not know
it. Hence, there is humour in such situations. Explain the dramatic irony
found in the extract.
ANS: In this concentrate, the entire crowd knows about the way that
Alonso and others are alive however Ferdinand didn’t know about this.

(VI). Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage
Ans :- (a) airs: melody
(b) prime: principal
 PASSAGE- XVI
(I).Where are Ferdinand and Miranda? Who else is with them?
ANS: Ferdinand and Miranda are on the same island. Prospero is also
along with them.
(II).Under what conditions would Ferdinand make Miranda the queen of
Naples? Is he at present the King of Naples? Why?
ANS: Ferdinand would make Miranda, sovereign of Naples just on the off
chance that she is a virgin and on the off chance that she has not given
his heart to some other man. Truly, he is the King of Naples as he had
expected that his dad Antonio is dead.
(III).Who are they(line 5) and how are they in either’s powdead
ANS: They are alluded here for Miranda and Ferdinand. They are in
either’s capacity, as the two of them have experienced passionate
feelings for one another.
(IV).What is “swift business”? What does Prospero want to do with the
swift business? Why?
ANS: Swift business is here alluded to as the adoration among Ferdinand
and Miranda. Prospero needed to raise a little ruckus between them with
the goal that they welcome the estimation of their adoration.
(V).What does Prospero accuse Ferdinand of? What reply does Ferdinand
give to his accusation? State how you can conclude from Prospero’s
speech that he is a gooadoration
ANS: Prospero denounced Ferdinand since he was considering himself
with such a name, that doesn’t have a place with him. He says that to
Ferdinand that you are spies, who had come here to grab this island from
him. Prospero is a decent dad since he needs her girl to get a genuine
sweetheart, who cherishes her little girl a great deal.
(VI). Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the pasdeal:
Ans ;- (a) affection: love, devotion.
(b) usurp: take something wrongfullyairs
 PASSAGE- XVII
(I).To whom does Prospero forbid to speak in the second line of the
extract? Why?
ANS: Prospero restricts to speak Ferdinand in the second line of the
concentrate on the grounds that Prospero is viewed as a deceiver.

(II).What punishment is Prospero giving to Ferdinand?

ANS: Prospero said that on the off chance that he will talk he will chain his
neck and feet together and he will just give him seawater to drink and he
will just get him shell-fish as food to eat and dried roots and husk which
once contained the acron.

(III).How does Ferdinand challenge Prospero? How does Prospero subdue

Ferdinand?
ANS: Ferdinand challenges Prospero by saying that he won’t submit to the
treatment until his adversary ends up being more remarkable than him.
Prospero stifled Ferdinand by saying that he will just put a demonstration
of grit.

(IV).How does Miranda react to the treatment given to Ferdinand? What

does it show about her character?
ANS: Miranda says to her dad, kindly don’t let him experience such
extreme test, for he is delicate and innocuous. This shows Miranda had an
incredible dedication to her dad.

(V).Is Prospero really harsh to Ferdinand? Why?

ANS: Yes, Prospero is extremely unforgiving to Ferdinand on the grounds
that Prospero doesn’t need somebody to prevail upon her little girl’s heart
so without any problem.

(VI). Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage
Ans:- (a) withered: dry
(b) rash: hasty
 PASSAGE- XVIII
(I).Where is Ferdinand? To whom is he speaking? What is he busy doing?
ANS: Ferdinand is on a similar island where Prospero and Miranda are
living. He was addressing Prospero, and he is occupied in grieving for his
dad’s demise.

(II).What inconveniences and sufferings is Ferdinand prepared to undergo

in order to have a glimpse of Miranda?
ANS: Ferdinand was prepared to confront his physical shortcoming, loss of
every one of his companions if gets a brief look at Miranda.

(III).Why does Prospero treat Ferdinand harshly? By giving such treatment

to him, what does Prospero intend to show?
ANS: Prospero is baffled by the loss of his realm and he accuses
Ferdinand mostly for it. He gives such treatment to him since he doesn’t
need Ferdinand to prevail upon her little girl so without any problem.

(IV).What is dramatic irony? State how is dramatic irony shown in the

extract above?
ANS: Dramatic incongruity is that the fact of the matter is known by the
crowd yet the character in the dramatization is ignorant of [Link], in show,
we realize that Alonso and others are alive however Ferdinand didn’t
have any acquaintance with it.

(V).How is the romantic plot of Ferdinand and Miranda connected to the

main plot in The Tempest?
ANS: The romantic tale of Ferdinand and Miranda is another subplot,
which is interconnected with the fundamental plot. It aparts give a
sentimental enthusiasm for the play.

(VI). Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage
Ans :- (a) wreck: the destruction of a ship
(b) subdued: manner
 ACT-II, SCENE-I
PASSAGE-I
(I).Where does this scene take place? To whom is Gonzalo speaking? Why
is Gonzalo speaking to him?
ANS: The scene happens on Another piece of island. Gonzalo is
addressing Alonso . Gonzalo is addressing Alonso so as to brighten him up
by disclosing to him that they are sufficiently fortunate to be spared.
Alonso is dismal due to the alleged passing of his child, Ferdinand.

(II). Gonzalo says that the person spoken to has cause to be merry. What
cause does the person have to be merry?
ANS: Gonzalo says that the individual verbally expressed has cause to be
cheerful in light of the fact that the benefit of their departure from death
is over their misfortunes.

(III).What examples does Gonzalo give to show that suffering is common

in the world?
ANS: Gonzalo, so as to give the instances of enduring in the normal world
says that consistently some mariner spouse, or proprietor of a dealer
transport or the shipper who claims the freight transport experience a
similar kind of misfortune which are endured by everybody in this basic
world.

(IV).Why does Gonzalo say few in millions Can speak like us”?
ANS: Gonzalo says not many in millions can talk like us, to make Alonso
glad and acknowledge him that he is one of those individuals who has
been spared from such an incensed tempest.

(V).According to Sebastian how does the person spoken to accept

Gonzalo’s word of comfort?
ANS: As per Sebastian, the individual addressed acknowledge Gonzalo’s
assertion of solace as Sebastian says that, Alonso makes the most of
Gonzalo’s uplifting statements as much as chilly porridge.
(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans:-- (a) Beseech: request
(b) beyond: above
 PASSAGE- II
(I).Whose marriage is referred to in the extract? What is meant by,
“prosper well” .State how well the marriage party prospered in their
return.
ANS: The marriage of Claribel’s (girl of Alonso) to the King of Tunis is
alluded to in this concentrate. “thrive well” signifies all travelers on
transport were progressing nicely. While returning they confronted a
gigantic tempest from Tunis.

(II).What is said about the bride in the extract?

ANS: Claribel is ladies of incredible excellence similarly as Dido was and
even the Tunis was never honored with such a wonderful sovereign.

(III).State who was widow Dido and widower Aeneas?

ANS: As per old great folklore Dido was the sovereign of Carthage.
Aeneas was a warrior and pioneer. The two of them went gaga for one
another.

(IV).Why is Antonio annoyed at the name of widow Dido in the context?

ANS: Antonio is irritated at the name of widow Dido since he was
discussing Claribel and Gonzalo put the name of widow Dido.

(V). Explain the allusion in the context of widow Dido. Why is Dido called a
widow?
ANS: Dido was the sovereign of the Carthage. She went gaga for Aeneas,
a warrior and voyager. Be that as it may, later Aeneas left the island
which he was visting throughout his journeys. Dido is here called a widow
since she was neglected by her darling Aeneas.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans :- (a) graced: blessed
(b) paragon: person of matchless qualities.
 PASSAGE-III
(I).To whom is Alonso speaking? What does he want to say by the
following?
You cram these words into mine ears against The stomach of my sense
ANS:Alonso is addressing Gonzalo. He needs to state by the
accompanying that Gonzalo’s words, push into his ears, In certainty his
words conflict with his grain.

(II).To whom is Alonso’s daughter married? Why does he now regret

saying that he would not have been given his daughter in marriage there?
ANS: Alonso’s little girl is hitched to the King of Tunis. He laments saying
that he would not have been given his little girl in marriage on the
grounds that while coming back from Tunis he lost his child and lost his
girl too as she is far away from Italy that he will never observe her again.

(III).What inconvenience was caused to Alonso for having married his

daughter far away?
ANS: The bother is that Alonso will always be unable to meet her little girl
since she is living so distant from Italy, so he may not see her once more.
And keeping in mind that returning he additionally lost his child in wreck.

(IV).How does Alonso’s son become the heir to the kingdom of Naples and
Milan? Name two negative and two positive characters in this scene.
ANS: As Alonso’s little girl is hitched far away from Italy, so Alonso won’t
see her once more, at end Ferdinand may be the beneficiary to the seat
of the realm. Two negative characters in this scene are Antonio and
Sebastian, while two positive characters are Gonzalo and Francisco.

(V).What explanation does Francisco give to show that Alonso’s son may
be alive?
ANS: Francisco clarifies Alonso by saying that his child Ferdinand might
be alive on the grounds that he(Francisco) had seen him battling against
water and solid waves, driving himself to the shores for sparing his life.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans:- (a) cram: thrust
(b) surges: waves
 PASSAGE-IV
(I).Why does Gonzalo present his idea of the commonwealth?
ANS: Gonzalo presents the possibility of the ward as he commends the
climate and excellence of the island while turning into the lord of this
island.

(II).Briefly give the salient features of Gonzalo’s Commonwealth.

ANS: The striking highlights of Gonzalo’s district were that he would keep
his state totally savage with no cash, business, learning laws, hirelings,
aces, cultivating, work, innovation, and no weapons. There will be no
work, and men would do nothing by any means.

(III).Give evidence from the extract to show that Shakespeare had a fairly
good knowledge of the law.
ANS: While introducing the possibility of the ward, Gonzalo says that
there will be no appointed authorities and court. This shows Shakespeare
had a genuinely decent information on the law.

(IV).Give any three examples of inconsistencies in the theory of the

commonwealth of Gonzalo.
ANS: Instances of irregularities in the hypothesis of district are that in the
beginning of Gonzalo’s discourse he said that-in his realm, there will be
no lord ar duke, yet now toward the finish of his discourse, he says that
he might want to be the ruler of such an island. Prior he said that all
individuals in his realm will be equivalent, and at long last, he needs to
turn into the ruler of the island. This shows irregularities in Gonzalo’s
republic.

(V).What do Sebastian and Antonio say about Gonzalo’s theory of the

commonwealth?
ANS: Sebastian and Antonio ridicule Gonzalo’s region hypothesis by
saying that “Prior, you said that there would be no lord, and now you are
stating that you will be the ruler of this island”, they ridicule Gonzalo’s
inconsistence as Gonzalo said before that all individuals will be equivalent
yet now he said that he will be the lord of this island, so how is it
reasonable for everybody?
(VI) Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage
Ans:- (a) contraries: opposite
(b) Execute: perform
 PASSAGE- V
(I).What has Gonzalo just said, that makes Sebastian say, “Yet, he would
be king on it”?
ANS: Gonzalo simply stated that during his commonwealth, he could
accomplish all matters executed, there will be no training, no wealthy no
poverty, and so on. This makes Sebastian say “Yet, he would be king on
it”, stating that you would like to be the king of this type of state?

(II).What is the idea of the commonwealth on (a) equality among people

and(b) marriages?
ANS: On equality among human beings was that there can be no
management, no kingship and additionally there can be no marriages.

(III).Explain how Gonzalo’s commonwealth is a satire on communism and

socialism.
ANS: Gonzalo’s commonwealth is a satire on communism and socialism
because he says that there will be no exchange, no services, and all guys
will be idle.

(IV).How far is the idea of the commonwealth relevant in the modern

world? Give two examples to support your opinion.
ANS:The idea of Gonzalo’s commonwealth isn’t always relevant because,
in present day international, an financial system is administered by using
change and services of which Gonzalo is in opposition to.

(V).Give a brief character sketch of Gonzalo.

ANS: Gonzalo is an old counsellor in Alonso’s courtroom, he’s a noble and
humble guy who’s loyal in his work.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans :- (a) treason: betrayal
(b) foison: paltry
 PASSAGE- VI
(I).Why has such strange drowsiness possessed them? Who is referred to
as ‘them’?
ANS: Such bizarre drowsiness had possessed them due to the fact they
are feeling tired and sleepy after on foot any such long distance looking
for Ferdinand. Alonso and Gonzalo are called ‘them’.

(II).Who is Antonio? What did he do to bring about the present condition

of Prospero?
ANS: Antonio is the more youthful brother of Prospero. He cleverly
usurped the throne of Milan from Prospero by using banishing him from
the dominion in a small rotten boat.

(III).What plot Antonio and Sebastian were hatching?

ANS: Antonio and Sebastian were hatching the plot to homicide Alonso
and Gonzalo while they were napping.

(IV).What does Antonio convince Sebastian to do? In this context, what

does Antonio himself intend to do?
ANS: Antonio convinces Sebastian to murder Alonso, whereas Antonio
himself intends to kill Alonso, at the same time as Sebastian could kill
Gonzalo.

(V).How does Antonio prepare Sebastian for his plot against Alonso?
ANS: Antonio prepares Sebastian with the aid of scary and announcing
him that “possibility is knocking your door, and my creativeness is seeing
a crown coming to rest in your head. So, be organized to turn out to be
the king of Naples once we kill Alonso”.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans:- (a) sink: go down
(b) nimble: agile
 PASSAGE- VII
(I).What does Antonio want to advise Sebastian?
ANS:Antonio advises Sebastian to be brave and find the proper possibility
to kill Alonso and grow to be the king of Naples, wondering Ferdinand is
drowned and Claribel is far far from Italy.

(II).What does Antonio wonder about the attitude of Sebastian?

ANS: Antonio wondered approximately the mind-set of Sebastian that he
isn’t always assured, and courageous sufficient to cover his desire from
all and sundry.

(III).Who is the lord of weak remembrance? What does Antonio say about
him?
ANS: The lord of susceptible remembrance is Gonzalo. Antonio says
approximately him that he is the person who may be forgotten while he’s
is lifeless and buried.

(IV).Who are known as “ebbing men”? What harm does fear or sloth do to
an ambitious man? How is Gonzalo a possible obstruction in Antonio’s plot
to get rid of Alonso?
ANS: “Ebbing men” approach the person who sinks to the bottom and
fails in his existence. Fear on sloth makes an ambitious guy very low and
distracts the attention of the person from finishing his work. Gonzalo is a
probable obstruction in Antonio’s plot because he had a devoted nature
closer to absolutely everyone and Alonso, that is an obstruction in
Antonio’s plot.

(V).How does Antonio show himself as a crafty tempter?

ANS: Antonio suggests himself as a cunning tempter through encouraging
Sebastian to murder Alonso and be the King of Naples.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans:- (a) sloth: laziness
(b) throes: labour pain
 PASSAGE- VIII
(I).How did Claribel become the queen of Tunis?
ANS: Claribel became the queen of Tunis as she was married to the king
the Tunis.

(II).What plan is being talked about between Antonio and Sebastian? If

their plan is carried out how will Antonio and Sebastian benefit?
ANS: Antonio and Sebastian are talking about the plot to execute Alonso
and Gonzalo. On the off chance that their arrangement will be completed
effectively, at that point Sebastian would turn into the lord of Naples and
Antonio will get liberated from paying yearly assessments to Alonso.

(III).How does Antonio explain that Naples is far away from Milan? What is
meant by “unless the sun were post he man i’-the moon’s too slow-“
ANS: Antonio clarifies that Naples is so distant from Milan by saying that,
Claribel who is currently the sovereign of Tunis lives thirty miles farther
than a lifetime’s excursion from Italy. “except if the sun were post-The
man I’- the moon’s too moderate ” implies that, Claribel is living so
distant from Italy, that she wouldn’t get the letter from Italy except if it is
sent by the light of the sun since people are excessively delayed for that.

(IV).What did Alonso say earlier that Claribel’s marriage to the King of
Tunis was not a wise decision?
ANS: Alonso prior said that Claribel’s union with King of Tunis was not an
astute choice since, it was only because of coming back from Claribel’s
marriage that they experienced the brutal tempest and besides Claribel
was living so distant from Italy that she was unable to try and meet with
Alonso.

(V).Towards the end of the extract, what does Antonio request Sebastian
to do?
ANS: Towards the finish of the concentrate, Antonio demands Sebastian
to be gallant and locate the perfect time and chance to kill Alonso.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans:- (a) razorable: able to be shaved
(b) prologue: the opening of a story
 PASSAGE- IX
(I).Which space is referred to in the extract? What is said that even if they
used the sun and the moon, the distance cannot be covered easily?
ANS: The separation among Italy and Tunis is alluded to as space. It is
being said that she can’t get news from Naples except if the sun and
moon goes about as a delivery person, since it’s practically unthinkable
for individuals as they are excessively moderate.

(II).As far as the heir to the kingdom of Naples is concerned what

inconvenience would be faced by Caribel in the future?
ANS: To the extent the beneficiary to the realm of Naples is concerned,
Claribel is a distant from Italy and each yard of it seems to demonstrate a
significant distance, so it seems, by all accounts, to be hard for her to be
the beneficiary of the seat in Naples.

(III).What sleep is referred to in the extract? In what way is the sleep

helpful for Sebastian’s advancement?
ANS: The rest alluded to in the concentrate is the rest of Alonso and other
regal individuals. This rest is useful for Sebastian’s progression as it will
be simple for him to carry on his plot.

(IV).According to Antonio, what has to be done? By whom? What becomes

of the past as far as the present action is concerned?
ANS: As indicated by Antonio, Alonso must be slaughtered. Previously,
Antonio sold out his sibling Prospero and turned into the duke of Milan,
and in present he is plotting and persuading Sebastian to deceive Alonso
and become the ruler of Naples.

(V).Give any two arguments put forward in the scene by Antonio to

convince Sebastian to join the conspiracy against Alonso.
ANS: The two contentions set forward in the scene by Antonio to
persuade Sebastian to join the intrigue against Alonso are: 1. He incites
Sebastian by briding him that on the off chance that they murder Alonso
than you(Sebastian) can turn into the ruler of Naples. 2. He gets ready
Sebastian by saying that these resting men are an unmatched chance to
slaughter Alonso and Gonzalo.
(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans:- (a) seized: sealed
(b) prate: talk
 PASSAGE- X
(I).What does Antonio say about the conscience preventing Sebastian
from carrying out the resolve?
ANS: Antonio encourages Sebastian not to feel any regretful soul as “I
won’t feel any remorseful regardless of whether there were twenty
feelings of remorse remaining between me my dukedom of Milan, I would
have consolidated them like confections and soften them away before
they pestered me”.

(II).What is Antonio’s plan of getting rid of Alonso and Gonzalo?

ANS: Antonio’s plan of getting rid of Alonso and Gonzalo is by killing
them.

(III).According to Antonio how easily their plan can be carried out? Who
would murder Alonso and who would get rid of Sir Prudence?
ANS: As indicated by Antonio their arrangement can be handily done as
Alonso and Gonzalo were resting. Antonio will kill Alonso while Sebastian
would kill Gonzalo(Sir Prudence).

(IV).What is said about Gonzalo in the extract? Why should he be

murdered?
ANS: It is said about Gonzalo that he can likewise be executed (given
lasting rest) by Sebastian while Antonio slaughters Alonso. As per
Antonio, Gonzalo ought to be killed with the goal that he doesn’t remain
against them later on.

(V).As per Antonio’s plan, what would happen to the other courtiers?
Why?
ANS: According to Antonio’s arrangement, different subjects will properly
acknowledge their new rulers and would go with them.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans :- (a) kibe: chilblain
(b) steelhere) sword
 PASSAGE- XI
(I).What sound did Gonzalo hear? Who produced the sound? Why?
ANS: Gonzalo said that he heard a weird murmuring sound, which waked
him up. The sound was created by Ariel. Ariel made the sound so that
Gonzalo would wake up as Sebastian and Antonio were going to slaughter
Alonso.

(II).What did Sebastian and Antonio say about the noise? Why?
ANS: Sebastian and Antonio said that the commotion was a boisterous
thunder that sounded as of lions. They said this as they have just
attracted their blades to murder Alonso, as Gonzalo waked up they made
a story that they heard a noisy lion’s thunder.

(III).Why in reality were the weapons drawn? Why were they not used for
the purpose for which they were drawn?
ANS: In actuality the weapons were attracted to murder Alonso and
Gonzalo. They were not utilized for the reason for which they were drawn
in light of the fact that, as they were going to murder Alonso, Ariel waked
Gonzalo and afterward they needed to drop their arrangement.

(IV).Describe the role played by Ariel in the episode?

ANS: In this scene, Ariel quickly seems to stop the connivance against
Alonso, by singing unusually in Gonzalo’s ear and waking him, because of
which Sebastian and Antonio needed to drop their arrangement to
slaughter Alonso.

(V).What do Gonzalo and Alonso suggest to do at the end of the scene?

ANS: Toward the finish of the scene, Alonso proposes that they should
lead away from this region and quest for Ferdinand meanwhile. Alonso
additionally says that, let us leave away this piece of the island, because
of the dread of lions.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans :- (a) verily: truly
(b) quit: leave
 ACT -II, SCENE-II
PASSAGE-I
(I).What curses does Caliban shower upon
Prospero?
Ans: Caliban detests Prospero more than
anything. He is terrified of Prospero as last
tortured him so as to tame him. In this
monologue he doesn’t keep down anything. In
this way, he reviles Prospero. He wishes that
all the contaminations that the sun sucked up
from the lowlands, bogs and bogs would fall
upon Prospero and taint him inch by inch that
he may turn into a ‘mobile sickness’.

(II).Prospero had taught Caliban and good

things in life but the latter use foul languages
and curses. What does the phenomenon show
about the taming wild nature?
Ans: When Prospero and his little girl Miranda
were wrecked on the island Caliban invited
them. Prospero attempted to tame and
instruct him. Notwithstanding, Caliban turned
to his actual nature and attempted to assault
Miranda. Prospero utilized his spirits to torture
him so as to tame him. Caliban’s story
demonstrates the way that it is hard to tame
wild nature. What one acquired by birth will
stay with an individual until the end of time.

(III).How do the spirits like apes and hedge-

hogs trouble Caliban?
Ans: Here and there the spirits take the state
of porcupines and lie in his way as he strolls
shoeless and raise their spines when he strolls
on them. Once in a while they seem as though
gorillas, make faces and gab at him and
chomp him.

(IV).Where is Caliban? What work is he doing

for Prospero? What is he doing for Prospero?
What harm is done to Caliban by adders?
Ans: Caliban is on another piece of the island.
He is gathering fuel wood for fire. Calibanis
injured by addder(snake) who with cloven
tongues murmur him into franticness.

(V).What harm has Prospero done to Caliban

due to which he is annoyed with the former?
Ans: Caliban was irritated with Prospero in
light of the fact that before the appearance of
Prospero on the island Caliban was the
proprietor and the leader of the island however
now Prospero made him his [Link] made
Caliban do all the works like getting kindling
and in the event that Caliban resists him, at
that point he torments him with the assistance
of his spirits.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words

as they are used in the context of the passage:
Ans :- (a) Fright: frighten
(b) trifle: fault
 PASSAGE -II
(I).Who is Trinculo? From where is he speaking?
Ans: Trinculo is King Alonso’s jester. He is speaking from Caliban’s cloak
as he was under the cloak to save himself from the bad weather.

(II).What is Trinculo looking for? Why?

Ans: Trinculo is searching for hedges and bushes to secure himself
against the awful climate as another tempest is probably going to come
as he can hear its whistling on the breeze.

(III).What does Trinculo see? What doubts does he have about it?
Ans: Trinculo saw Caliban squatting on the ground. He has questions
about Caliban that on the off chance that he is a man or a fish, regardless
of whether he is in any condition, Trinculo alludes to him as an unusual
fish.

(IV).What is referred to as ‘Poor John’? What would Trinculo do if he were

in England?
Ans: Caliban is alluded to as ‘Helpless John’. Trinculo says that, on the off
chance that he could show this fish to individuals in England,he would
have the option to rake in tons of cash.

(V).Why do people in England develop an interest in strange beasts?

Ans: In England this peculiar beast would be much the same as a man.
Any weird mammoth there can be viewed as a man. The men there won’t
give a penny to a faltering hobo, however they’ll pay ten pennies to take
a gander at a monstrosity show display.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
(a) Doit: a small dutch coin (b) lazy out: give
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(I).Where is Caliban? Which spirit torments him?
Ans: Caliban is on another piece of the island. Caliban botches Stephano
as a soul as Stephano tortures him.

(II).Who is the monster with four legs? How come that he has four legs?
Ans: Caliban is the beast with four legs. Trinculo creeps under Caliban’s
shroud for cover. When Stephano saw Caliban’s and Trinculo’s legs jutting
out from Caliban’s shroud, it appeared to Stephano as four legs animal.

(III).What does Stephano say about him?

Ans: Stephano says him the beast of the island with four legs, who
appears to have a throb. He is confounded that how this beast can be
relieved of this fever, and how might he return this beast to Naples to
introduce it to a sovereign.

(IV).According to Stephano how will the monster be useful in Naples?

Ans: As indicated by Stephano, the beast will be helpful in Naples as he is
fit to be offered as a present to any sovereign whoever wore shoes made
of one’s cowhide.

(V).Describe two amusing incidents in the scene and explain how they
provide amusement.
Ans: The scene is entertaining, as it very well may be clarified by the
accompanying focuses. 1. Caliban botches an individual as a soul. 2.
Stephano botches Caliban for a beast similarly as Trinculo has expressed
him as fish. Stephano’s drunkness makes the scene significantly all the
more diverting and thereafter, Caliban additionally becomes inebriated,
which includes a feeling of parody in the scene.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans:- (a) ague: fever attended by shivering
(b) neat’s: hide of an ox
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(I).Explain how the monster is a strange creature?
Ans: The beast has four legs and two voices—an exceptionally uncommon
beast. One voice talks well and discusses his companion. The other voice
is brutal and damaging.

(II).Why does the forward voice of the monster speak well of his friend
and the backward voice use foul speeches?
Ans: The forward voice commends his companion as it is was of Trinculo
and the regressive voice was of Caliban who knew nothing other than foul
addresses and reviles.

(III).Explain how Trinculo recognizes Stephano. At this juncture, what does

Stephano think of the monster?
Ans: Trinculo perceives the voice of Stephano in light of the fact that he is
his companion. Stephano feels this isn’t a beast yet a fiend himself since
it has two voices and it likewise knows his name.

(IV).How does Stephano try to cure the ague of the monster? Give the
significance if “I have no long spoon”.
Ans: Stephano attempts to fix the ague of the beast by giving him alcohol
to drink. Stephano now feels that Caliban isn’t a beast however a demon
himself. As indicated by strange notion, a long spoon could assist a man
with keeping fallen angels from himself.

(V).State how Trinculo and Stephano provide humour in the scene.

Ans: Trinculo gives humor in the scene by expressing Caliban as an
abnormal fish and afterward entering his shroud which hoodwinks
Stephano and makes him believe that Caliban is a beast with four legs
and two voices. In addition, Stephano’s drunkness additionally builds
humour.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans:- (a) detract: abuse
(b) recover: bring about his recovery from ague.
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(I).What does Trinculo ask for more from Stephano? Where does Stephano
keep the substance which Trinculo asks for? What is meant by mooncalf?
Ans: Trinculo requests more wine from Stephano. Stephano says that he
has kept an entire sarret, in a croak by the ocean side. Moon’s calf
implies the beast.

(II).What does Caliban wonder about Stephano? Why? What is meant by

“man in the moon”?
Ans: Caliban ponders about Stephano that whether he is dropped from
paradise since he gave him wine, which he has never smashed. “Man in
the moon” signifies the mountain on the moon, taking after a man with a
lamp, canine, and shrubbery.

(III).Whom does Caliban call as his mistress? What did she show him?
Ans: Caliban calls his mom Sycorax as a paramour. She demonstrated
him a man on the moon with a pooch and a heap of sticks.

(IV).What is referred to as book in an oath in general? By what does

Stephano tell Caliban to swear? What is the humour involved here?
Ans: Bible is alluded to as the book in a promise. Be that as it may,
Stephano advises Caliban to depend on alcohol. The diversion required
here is that for the most part, individuals depend on the Holy Bible yet
Stephano who is himself flushed asks Caliban to depend on alcohol which
can’t be even contrasted with the Bible. Also, he says”Kiss the book”,
which means depend on the good book.

(V).What services of his does Caliban offer to his companion at the end of
the scene?
Ans: Caliban offers to show the best springs on the island, he would cull
berries for him and get him the best woods. He additionally offers to bring
crab apples for Stephano and Caliban likewise says that he would likewise
burrow pignuts for him and so forth.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans :- (a) butt: barrel
(b) book: battle
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PASSAGE-I

(I).What is meant by the ‘mean task’? Why was it heavy and odious? Why
was such a task given to him?
Ans: Mean Task referred to the work of carrying thousands of logs of
woods and pile them up by Ferdinand till sunset. It is heavy and odious
work because it was the work of labour and it was a hateful work for
King’s son. Such a task was given to him in order to show his love towards
Miranda.

(II).What is the attitude of his mistress to the work? How does she react
when he seems him working?
Ans: The attitude of his mistress to the work is that she weeps when she
sees doing the task. She tells him that such hard work had never before
done by anyone so noble as Ferdinand.

(III). With whom is she compared? What is the outcome of the

comparison?
Ans: Miranda(she)is compared to many ladies who are attracted by their
virtues but never overcome by love and always found some defect in
every lady and that detect nullified their good qualities. The outcome of
the comparison is that Miranda have best virtues of all the women
because she was perfect.

(IV).Prospero wants to join two hostile families through this romantic plot.
What theme is highlighted through the love story?
Ans: The theme of love and reconciliation has been highlighted through a
love story. He intentionally allows Miranda and Ferdinand to fall in love so
that later he may be able to join two hostiles.

(V).Briefly explain the character of Ferdinand in this scene?

Ans: Ferdinand is given the task of carrying logs of wood-something which
Prospero had continually ordered Caliban to do. Ferdinand’s first reaction
to it is to resist; but this quickly changes into meek submission. is done
to show his love for Miranda. The heir-apparent to the throne of Naples,
submits himself to the most menial of works to prove his love. is
necessary for Ferdinand to show discipline, hard work and humility as his
character traits to convince Prospero to give his daughter in marriage to
him.
(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
(a) odious :hateful
(b) injunction: punishment
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(I).Why couldn’t Miranda see the faces of many people in her life?
Ans: Miranda could not see many faces of people in her life because she
was only three years when she was brought up to the island and there
was no human being expect her father and Caliban.

(II).How has Ferdinand declared his love for Miranda and how does she
responds to it.
Ans: Ferdinand declared his love by saying that the very instant he saw
her ,his heart flew towards her service .there his heart resides to make
him a slave in her services. On this Miranda responded saying that you
are the first man she had seen expect her father and ugly Caliban and
starts weeping out of love.

(III).What opinion do you form of Miranda from her speech?

Ans: Miranda is a modest girl. She never made proud of her
qualities ,which is the rearest!.

(IV).Who is the architect of this romantic story? Why is the story

introduced in the play?
Ans: The architect of this romantic play is Prospero. The story is
introduced in the play because the subplot of love between Miranda and
Ferdinand is vital for the main plot lead to the reconciliation of the two
hostile families.

(V).Why do most of the actions in the play take place on an isolated

island?
Ans: Most of the actions take place on an isolated island so that “The
Tempest” cause by Prospero in the sea made Alonso, and other
companion to come to that island and relise there fault of banishing
Prospero and his daughter from Milan.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans:- (a) dower: inheritance
(b) prattle: to talk heedlessly
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(I).Why does Miranda weep?
Ans: Miranda weeps at the inability to give Ferdinand what she wished to
offer and to take something, without which she’ll die.

(II).What is referred to as this trifling? What is said about it in the extract?

How is bashful cunning is opposed to holy innocence?
Ans: Idle talk is referred to as trifling. It is said by Miranda that more she
tries to hide her love more it is revealed down with the cunning display of
bashfulness, letting Miranda’s simple and scared innocence be her aid.

(III).How determined is Miranda in her love for Ferdinand? Give evidence

to support your answer.
Ans: Miranda is completely determined in her love with Ferdinand, as she
says ,”I am your wife ,if you are willing to marry [Link] you do not ,I will die
as maiden. If you refuse to marry me, I will be your servant whether you
want me or not. “

(IV).How do Ferdinand and Miranda profess their love for each other?
Ans: Ferdinand declared his love by saying that the very instant he saw
her ,his heart flew towards her service .there his heart resides to make
him a slave in her services. On this Miranda responded saying that you
are the first man she had seen expect her father and ugly Caliban and
starts weeping out of love

(V).Where was Prospero during the profession of love? What did he say
expressing his feelings at the end of the scene?
Ans: Prospero was hidden behind and was listening to the talks of two
young lovers during the profession of love. He said that he is glad at this
love affair of two lovers. Besides the love they have a thrill of surprise at
unexpected development, nothing gives him more joy than Ferdinand and
Miranda’s love.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
(a) Trifling:=idle talk
(b) Bashful: shy
 ACT – III, SCENE – II
PASSAGE – I
(I).Who are the “three of them” and the rest two? If two of the rest are
like the others, what would happen to the state?
Ans: The three of them are Stephano, Caliban, and Trinculo, and the rest
two are Prospero and Miranda. If the other two were brained like them,
the state would have collapse.

(II).Who is the servant-monster? What is meant by ”his eyes set in his

head”? Why do you think that his eyes are set in his head?
Ans: “Caliban is the worker beast”, “his eyes set in his mind” implies that
his eyes are gazing vacantly as they were set in his mind. His eyes are set
in his mind since he is half-beast and half-human. He is disproportioned in
his shape and is by all accounts a missing connection among man and
creature.

(III).Bring out the humour in the response of Trinculo in the extract.

Ans: Trinculo says that Caliban’s eyes ought to be set in his tail as
opposed to in his mind. He says that Caliban would look increasingly
attractive if his eyes were in his tail. This draws out a comical inclination
in the above concentrate.

(IV).What does Trinculo say about Caliban?

Ans: Trinculo says that Caliban’s eyes ought to be set in his tail as
opposed to in his mind. He says that Caliban would look progressively
attractive if his eyes were set in his tail.

(V).How is Caliban’s plot to murder Prospero parallel to the plot hatched

by Antonio and Sebastian?
Ans: Caliban’s plot to slaughter Prospero is corresponding to the plot that
will be brought forth by Antonio and Sebastian to murder Alonso during
his rest in light of the fact that both have a typical rationale and objective
to vanquish the land, Caliban needs to overcome the island though
Sebastian needs to be the lord of Naples. Them two have underhanded
considerations with a covetous brain.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans:- (a) folly: fool
(b) sack: a kind of wine
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(I).Who got the island by sorcery? How did Caliban get the island?
Ans: Prospero got the island by witchcraft. Caliban got the island by
legacy from his mom Sycorax, who was the previous leader of this island.
However, Prospero caught and removed the island from Caliban through
enchantment.

(II).Who should now be the legal owner of the island according to Caliban?
What does Caliban request Stephano to do?
Ans: As per Caliban, Stephano ought to be the legitimate proprietor of this
island. Caliban demands Stephano to render retribution from Prospero
and execute him while he is sleeping and wed Miranda.

(III).Explain the symbolism in Prospero taking over Caliban’s island with

reference to the practice of colonization.
Ans: Caliban was the legitimate proprietor of this island yet Prospero
assumed control over this island from him and began living there. It is
colonization where individuals originate from outside and rule a spot
while smothering neighbourhood individuals living there. It shows the act
of intensity and colonization.

(IV).What is Caliban’s plan to take revenge on Prospero?

Ans: Caliban asks Stephano to kill Prospero around early afternoon while
he is snoozing. In the wake of killing, Stephano would-be the leader of the
island. He recommends him to take his enchanted books, and cut his
throat or sham his stomach or thump a nail in his skull.

(V).How was the plan not carried out?

Ans: The arrangement was not done, in light of the fact that Ariel
hindered by playing a tune melody, which caught the eye of Caliban,
Sebastian, and Trinculo, and they all intended to discover the wellspring
of this tune before conveying the plot to murder Prospero. In any case,
they didn’t realize that this music is itself driving them to Prospero’s cell.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans:- (a) lord: here referred to Stephano by Caliban
(b) compassed: accomplished
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(I).Who speaks these words? What is Stephano requested to do after

taking Prospero’s books?
Ans:These words are expressed by Caliban. Stephano is mentioned to
remove his mystical books from him before slaughtering him, and wed his
little girl Miranda and turn into the ruler of this island

(II).Why are his books so important to Prospero? Besides the books, what
two other things are important to carry out his projects?
Ans: Prospero’s books are so imperative to him in light of the fact that as
indicated by Caliban, without his books Prospero is pointless and a lush.
Other than books, two different things essential to him is to carry on his
task to rebuff Antonio and others is his bold utensils.

(III).What are the brave utensils? What would Prospero do with them?
Ans: Brave utensils are the Prospero’s tools that he uses to perform
magic. Prospero performs all his magic tricks with them.

(IV).What does the speaker say about Prospero’s daughter?

Ans: The speaker, Caliban says that Prospero’s little girl Miranda is
wonderful, and he calls his girl best, Caliban additionally contrasts
Miranda’s magnificence and his mom Sycorax, and says that Miranda is
far delightful than his mom.

(V).What time according to the speaker is suitable to assassinate

Prospero? Why?
Ans: As indicated by the speaker, evening time is the best appropriate
opportunity to kill Prospero on the grounds that around early afternoon he
would be resting.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans:- (a) rootedly: deeply
(b) nonpareil: paragon, matchless woman
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(I).What has just happened due to which Caliban tells Stephano not to be
afraid? What is the attitude of Trinculo and Stephano to what they hear?
Ans:They had quite recently heard the sound of music, which makes them
apprehensive. Stephano provokes the music creator to come in front
which shows that Stephano isn’t apprehensive while Trinculo gets scared
tuning in to the music.

(II).What does Caliban say about the sounds on the island?

Ans: Caliban says this is a captivated island and there are various sounds
that are heard on the island. He says that the music is with the end goal
that when he awakens after a long rest he hears music, which drives him
to rest back once more.

(III).What is meant by the twangling instruments? Describe the effect of

the sound instruments on Caliban.
Ans: Twangling instruments refer to the musical instruments which
produce various sounds. The sound instrument goes about as a children’s
song for Caliban as it causes him to feel sluggish once more.

(IV).Against the background of the extract, explain why the island is

known to be enchanted.
Ans: This island is known to captivate on the grounds that different
sounds are heard on this island and numerous spirits harp on it.
-III(V).What does Stephano say about the music on the island? Where is
the sound leading them? What do these three conspirators plan to do?
Ans:On tuning in to the music on the island, he says that this island will
end up being a decent realm for him as he would get music for nothing.
The sound is driving them to slaughter Prospero while he was snoozing

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans:- (a) twangling: producing various musical sounds
(b) methought: It seemed to be
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PASSAGE-I

(I).Who is the old lord? Why is he attached to weariness?

Ans: Gonzalo is the old ruler. He is joined with exhaustion as his old bones
are worn out and they were meandering in a labyrinth to discover
Ferdinand.
(II).Which hope is Alonso putting off? Why? How has the hope flattered
him? How does the sea seem to mock at him?
Ans: Alonso is putting off the expectation that his child Ferdinand is alive
in light of the fact that he is expected that he has suffocated in the ocean
because of which he was unable to discover him anyplace, on this island.
The expectation has been complimenting Alonso by causing him to
accept that his child is alive, this gives Alonso motivation to live. The
ocean appeared to deride at him as Ferdinand was viewed as suffocated
profound into the ocean
(III).What are the feelings of Antonio to note that Alonso is out of hope?
What is his advice to Sebastian?
Ans: Antonio is exceptionally happy to see that Alonso is out of trust in
looking through his child. He advices Sebastian not to surrender their
arrangement and not to spare a moment to proceed in light of the fact
that they have bombed once and we will utilize the following opportinity
altogether

(IV).What is the next advantage? Where will they use it? Why?
Ans: The following bit of leeway is the following opportunity to murder
Alonso and Gonzalo. In the wake of scanning in a labyrinth for long time
Alonso and Gonzalo were worn out on voyaging, they will utilize this bit of
leeway to kill Alonso and Gonzalo, with the goal that they don’t get
cautioned.

(V).What was the purpose of Prospero in bringing Alonso, Antonio, and

Sebastian to the isolated island?
Ans: Prospero had brought Alonso, Antonio, and Sebastian to this
disengaged island so that “The Tempest” cause by Prospero in the ocean
made Alonso, Antonio and other ally to go to that island and realise there
deficiency of banishing Prospero and his little girl from Milan and show
them a thing or two.
(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans(a) repulse: defeat
(b) thoroughly: done completely
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What strange spectacle has Alonso seen because of which he is

perturbed? What help does he implore?
Ans: Alonso and the courtiers witness several strange shapes entering,
bringing in a banquet table and dancing around it with graceful,
welcoming movements. They invite Alonso and the others to eat, they
leave. Alonso is unable to guess why the guardian angels have appeared.
(II).Why does Sebastian call the spectacle as the living dappeared
Ans: According to Sebastian, the arrival of the spirits with the banquet
was a puppet show with living actors. He says that he would now believe
the existence of unicorns and phoenix.
(III).What are unicorns and the phoenix? Why are they referred to in the
context?
Ans: Unicorns were non-existent animals believed to have a horse’s body
and a single, straight horn on their head. Phoenix was a mythical bird
from Arabian legend. Only one phoenix lives at any time, and every 100
years it explodes in fire and regenerates from its own ashes. A symbol of
resurrection and rebirth. They referred to in the context by Sebastian that
after seeing this living drollery he will believe that unicorns and phoenix
exist.
(IV).What stories did the travellers in the Middle Ages narrate? Why did
Antonio swear to believe in such stoexist
Ans: The travellers of the Middle Ages narrated stories of strange
creatures in the island. These monsters had fleshy outgrowths like bulls
and throats descending in a bag of flesh or there were such men whose
heads stood in their breasts. After seeing the spirits with the banquet,
Antonio agrees with Sebastian on the existence of anything that is
incredible.
(V) If Gonzalo were to tell such stories in Naples, would the people believe
incredible
Ans: Having witnessed the banquet brought by the spirits, Gonzalo thinks
that if he describes this at Naples, the people would never believe him.
Though they look like monsters they are more gentle and kind in their
manners than the human beings.
(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the pabeings
(a) keepers: angles
(b) drollery: a puppet showepulse

PASSAGE-III
(I).Before the thunder and lightning, what was Alonso preparing to do?
Why?
Ans: Before lightning storm Alonso was setting himself up to take care of
the dinner, since he was eager because of his long excursion in
discovering his child Ferdinand, and he likewise said that he needed to
have the last supper of his life.
(II).Who is a harpy? What symbolism is associated with the banquet?
Ans: A wench is a legendary mammoth having the top of a lady and the
body, wings and claws of a falcon; expected to go about as a specialist of
retribution. The dinner speaks to the enticement that Alonso, Antonio
and Sebastian have spent their carries on with seeking after: common
material riches and influence. Prospero has brought them here to uncover
them for this evil and to rebuff them for the lengths they have gone in
endeavoring to store up riches and influence.
(III).What mysterious atmosphere was created, when the banquet
vanished?
Ans: Ariel shows up in the midst of lightning storm and as he applauds his
wings upon the table and with an interesting gadget the feast vanishes.
(IV).Describe the sin committed by each of the three men.
Ans: Prospero was the authentic ruler of Milan. Antonio, the misleading
and driven sibling incubated a scheme to usurp his sibling’s dukedom.
Alonso was the sworn foe of Prospero and he got a yearly tribute of cash
from Antonio for supporting him. Sebastian was Alonso’s more youthful
sibling. Every one of them three plot against Prospero and oust him from
his dukedom alongside his multi year old little girl, Miranda in an
incapacitated pontoon.
(V).Why does Ariel say that three men are most unfit to live? What
punishment has Ariel given them now?
Ans: According to Ariel the three men are generally unfit to live as they
are miscreants. They have deceived Prospero. The glorious forces are
furious with the wrongdoing they have done to Prospero and his girl. In
fractional reimbursement for these wrongdoings, Ariel declares that
Ferdinand has passed on. This is just the start of the torments or waiting
destruction those three are to encpontoon
(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans:- (a) quaint: clever
(b) surfeited: over-satisfied
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(I).Why does Ariel call Alonso and Sebastian fools?
Ans: On observing Ariel as a nag, a legendary mammoth having the top of
a lady and the body, wings, and claws of a hawk, Alonso, Sebastian and
Antonio draw their blades out. Ariel derides at them and calls them
wicked men

(II).What does Ariel say to show that their swords are powerless?
Ans: Ariel calls them simpletons and says that he and his spirits are the
operators of Fate. They won’t have the option to cut even a plume from
his wings.

(III).Why could not these courtiers handle the swords?

Ans: These subjects couldn’t deal with their blades as their blades can’t
harm even a molecule of his delicate quills similarly as their blades.

(IV).What harm did these courtiers do to Prospero?

Ans: These squires uncovered Prospero(actual lord of Milan) alongside his
girl Miranda to the threat of sea. They usurped Milan from Prospero and
made Antonio its [Link] left Prospero and Miranda on a spoiled vessel
in the ocean.

(V).How does their action anger the sea, its shores, and all creatures and
with what outcome?
Ans: Their activity outrage the ocean ,its shores, and all animals as they
had uncovered Prospero and Miranda to the risk of the sea. ocean
rebuffed them for their wrongdoing by causing the wreck. Their
wrongdoing was not overlooked by destiny and they were rebuffed for it.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans:- (a) dowle: small bit of down i.e. a bird’s soft feathers
(b) invulnerable: unconquerable

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PASSAGE-I

(I). Where is Prospero? Who else are with him?

Ans: Prospero is at before his cell. Miranda and Ferdinand is with him.

(II).How has Prospero punished Ferdinand? Why was it severe, physically

and psychologically?
Ans: Prospero has rebuffed Ferdinand by giving him different errands, for
example, conveying and accumulating logs, and so forth. These
undertakings were serious, genuinely and mentally on the grounds that it
was crafted by individual work not of a ruler’s child. Prospero gave him
such an assignment so as to check his quality and genuine romance
towards Miranda.

(III).How does Prospero compensate Ferdinand for the punishment borne

by the latter?
Ans: Prospero says Ferdinand that I have given you extreme discipline, so
as to test and get the legitimate spouse for my girl. Later on, Prospero
repays Ferdinand by giving his girl to Ferdinand, in the observer of
paradise.

(IV).What is referred to as “thy vexations”? State how has Ferdinand

stood the test? What was his consolation?
Ans: “Thy vexations” refers to the trouble and punishment which
Prospero gave to Ferdinand. Ferdinand stood well and passed the test. His
consolation was Miranda which he got after passing several tests.

(V).Why does Prospero ask Ferdinand not to smile at him?

Ans: Prospero asks Ferdinand not to smile at him for praising Miranda
highly because as per him Ferdinand will find that Miranda surpasses all
acclaim given to her.
(VI). Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans :- (a) amends: compensate or make up for wrong doing
(b) outstrip: move faster and overtake
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(I).What is an oracle? What is it that Ferdinand believes even against an
oracle?
Ans: Prophet is a cleric who goes about as a medium through whom
guidance was looked for from the Gods. Ferdinand doesn’t accept that
Prospero has given his little girl, Miranda to him.

(II). What was “thine own acquisition, worthily purchased”? How was it
purchased?
Ans: Miranda as “thine own acquisition” was worthily purchased. It was
gifted by Prospero to Ferdinand for the punishment and test he has
passed.

(III).Why was Ariel summoned all of a sudden? Who are the rabble? What
were the rabble asked to do?
Ans: Ariel has been summoned all of a sudden because he had been
asked by Prospero to bring every single other soul who had helped him in
his task. Riffraff alludes to every single other soul which had helped
Prospero in his prior tasks. They all are approached to assemble as
Prospero needs to show a fast presentation of his enchanted forces to the
two youthful sweethearts.

(IV). What is the vanity of Prospero’s art? How is it presented?

Ans: Vanity of Prospero’s art is the display of his magical powers to young
couples. It is to be introduced together by every single other soul for
Ferdinand and Miranda in light of the fact that Prospero needed to show
them a display of his capacity.

(V).What does Ariel say that Prospero’s command will be carried without
any delay?
Ans: Ariel says that Prospero’s order will be conveyed immediately in light
of the fact that Ariel was a soul and he can follow Prospero’s orders
before he relaxes.

(VI). Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage
Ans :- (a) industrious: diligent and hard-working
(b) potent: great power
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(I).Who is Iris? Whom does she invoke?

Ans: Iris is the rainbow-bearing delivery person sent by her fancy woman
Juno-the sovereign of the sky. She summons Ceres, the goddess of the
field and earth.

(II).How does Iris describe the fields, mountains, and riverbanks?

Ans: Iris portrays fields as rich ranches of wheat, rye, grain, oats and
peas, and depicts slopes as where the sheep nibble and depict riverbanks
as that shrouded in plants and branches.

(III).Who is Juno? Who is her messenger? What does the messenger tell
Ceres on behalf of Juno?

Ans: Juno is the queen of the sky. Her messenger is Iris, and she tells
Ceres on behalf of Juno to leave fields, mountains, and riverbanks and join
the celebration of two lovers while blessing them

(IV).Quote any two lines from the extract to state how a natural scenery is
described.

Ans: “Thy rich leas Of wheat, rye, barley, vetches, oats, and peas; Thy
turfy mountains, where live nibbling sheep” These lines show us the
natural beauty described in the extract. These lines describe the natural
scenery as farms of wheat, rye, barley oats, and mountains are described
as grassy hills where nibbling sheep sleeps.

(V). Show how attractive is nature Ceres’care.

Ans: Nature is depicted appealing under Ceres’ consideration who is the

goddess of mother earth and deals with homesteads of rich wheat, grain
and oats, mountains where the snacking sheep dozes and stream keeps
money with rock coastline.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:

Ans :- (a) spongy: like a sponge

(b) watery arch: rainbow
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(I).Who is the messenger and who is Jupiter?

Ans: The messenger is Iris and Jupiter is the chief God in Roman
mythology. His wife’s name is Juno, and Iris is Juno’s messenger.

(II).What does Ceres say about the messenger? What question does Ceres
ask the messenger at the end of her speech?

Ans: Ceres welcomes Iris by valuing her brilliant wings, which sprinkles
dew drops on blossoms and says her that you curve your hued bows over
my lush fields and green knolls. Ceres asks Iris, the delivery person, why
has your sovereign, Juno called me here at this lush spot.

(III).What does Iris do to the mother earth?

Ans: Iris has enriched the mother earth by sprinkling dewdrops and
shower on blossoms. He likewise angled the hued bow over the lush fields
and green glades.

(IV).How does the extract above describe the rain and the rainbow?

Ans: In the above extract, the downpour is portrayed as sprinkling

dewdrops and shower on blossoms, while rainbow is depicted as the
brilliant curve bowing over the wooden fields and verdant glades.

(V).Why has Ceres been avoiding the company of Venus and her blind
son?

Ans: Ceres has been maintaining a strategic distance from the

organization of Venus and her child Cupid in light of the fact that once
Pluto, the divine force of death stole away her little girl Proserpine, with
the assistance of Venus and her child Cupid.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:

(a) contract: agreement

(b) estate: expensive area of land in a country
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(I).Why needn’t Ceres be afraid of the company of Venus or her son?

Ans: Ceres need not to fear the organization of Venus and her child since
Iris has met Venus and her child Cupid on their approach to home in
Paphos, in a carriage pulled by pigeons.

(II).What magic charm did Venus and her son plan against Ferdinand and
Miranda? What was its result?

Ans: Venus and her child arranged a naughty stunt on Ferdinand and
Miranda who had sworn not rest together till their big day, yet their stunt
fizzled, and Venus with his child Cupid returned home back and Cupid
broke every one of his bolts swearing that now he will never shoot
anybody again, and would play with winged animals like different young
men.

(III).Who is Hymen? Why is he referred to in the extract? Who is Mars and

Mars’, minion?

Ans: Hymen was the God of marriages and he was supposed to be

carrying a lamp which was lighted when marriage was solemnized. Mars
and Mars’ minion refers to Venus, the wife of Mars.

(IV).Why is Cupid said to be waspish-headed? What is said about him in

this context?

( Ans: Cupid is said to be waspish-headed because he was hot-headed. It

is said about him in this setting he has broken every one of his bolts and
swore that he will never shoot anybody again and would rather play with
winged creatures like different young men.

(V).How does Ceres know that Juno is coming on the scene?

Ans: Ceres came to know that Juno is coming on the scene because she
knew his walk. Juno shows up in the scene and alludes to Ceres as her
sister and solicitations Ceres to come and favor both the sweethearts so
they live cheerfully.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans :- (a) society: company
(b) Paphos: a town in the coastal city of South West Cyprus
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(I).Where does this scene take place? Why are the spirits involved in the
scene?
Ans: This scene takes place on the same island, these spirits are involved
in the scene because Prospero had asked his worker Ariel to assemble all
the spirits who were engaged with his prior tasks as Prospero needed to
introduce a demonstration of his otherworldly powers to Ferdinand and
Miranda.

(II).Who is Juno? Who has invited her to come on the scene? Why?
Ans: Juno is the queen of the sky, Ariel has invited her to come on the
scene, because Prospero has asked Ariel to assemble all the spirits who
were engaged with him in the past tasks as he needed to introduce a
mystical show to the youthful sweethearts.

(III).What does Juno say when giving her blessing to the couple?
Ans: Juno favors the couple by wishing and imploring from her heart that
may they in every case live joyfully.

(IV).Who is Ceres? What does she sing about the bounty of nature?
Ans: Ceres is the goddess of horticulture and all natural products on
earth. She sings that may your property consistently be loaded up with
blue estates, may it bear heaps of organic products, may spring quickly
come after harvest time so you generally get your natural products, may
you never confront the difficulties of winter and may you live joyfully.

(V).Who arranged the majestic vision? Why was it arranged?

Ans: Prospero alongside Ceres, Juno, Iris and different spirits which helped
him in his prior tasks has masterminded this superb vision. It was
organized on the grounds that Prospero needed to introduce his mystical
force show to Ferdinand and Miranda.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans :- (a) continuance: the state of remaining in existence or operation
(b) foison: plenty
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(I).Who are Naiads? Describe their physical appearance and other
qualities.

Ans: Naiads are the spirits of the streams. They are beautiful young
female spirits, presiding over fountains, wells, spring, and streams.

(II).What is meant by ‘A contract of true love’? Who has to enter into the
contract?

Ans: ‘A contract of true love’ means the wedding of two lovers. Ferdinand
and Miranda have to enter this contract.

(III).How has he arranged the contract of true love? What steps did he
take to ensure that their love was genuine?

Ans: Prospero arranged a way as needs be with the goal that Ferdinand
and Miranda meet one another, and so as to guarantee that Ferdinand’s
affection for Miranda is certifiable, he stepped through numerous exams
of Ferdinand by giving him different undertakings.

(IV).What does Iris ask the nymphs and the sickle men to do? How can
you conclude from the extract that the celebration was grand?

Ans: Iris requested that the fairies go along with them in the festival by
moving nimbly in their dress, and she requested that the sickle men leave
their work in fields and cheer in the festival while favouring them that
they in every case live cheerfully.

(V).Who are sickle men? What are they asked to do?

Ans: Sickle men are the reapers who harvest crops. It is said in the
extract that they are worn out on working in the homesteads by the
August’s late spring. They are approached to abandon all their work and
cheer in the festival of two sweethearts.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:

Ans :- (a) channels: water

(b) weary: extreme tiredness
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(I).State why Ferdinand is in a moved sort.

Ans: Ferdinand is in a moved sort since he is confounded and astounded

to see the unexpected change in Prospero’s disposition.

(II).Why did Prospero abruptly end the revels?

Ans: Prospero abruptly ends the revel because he suddenly remembers

the plot of Trinculo, Sebastian, and Caliban to murder him.

(III).In what way was the vision unreal? What happens finally according to
Prospero to the world and its grand buildings?

Ans: The revel’s vision was unbelievable the on-screen characters were
all spirits, and they liquefied noticeable all around as non-existent fixings.
Prospero says that the world and its great structures will break down as
their program broke down.

(IV).How does Prospero show that everything on earth has its end?

Ans: Prospero indicated that everything on earth has its end as he says
that cloud-topped towers, flawless spots, and grave sanctuaries will get
broke up itself, leaving not so much as a wisp of cloud behind.

(V).What does Prospero, tell Ferdinand about the revels?

Ans: Prospero reveals to Ferdinand that on-screen characters in the revel

were all spirits and they all liquefied in air, as non-existent fixings.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:

Ans :- (a) dismayed: cause

(b) inherit: receive
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(I).Who are they referred to in the first extract? Where are they?

Ans: Stephano, Trinculo, and Caliban are referred to as ‘they’ in the first
extract. They are in the tarnished scummy lake behind Prospero’s room.

(II).Describe what they were doing drunk? What was their project(line 5)?

Ans: They were blowing up on-air for blowing all over, and they were
beating the ground for kissing their feet, yet they were pushing ahead in
their venture, which was first to discover the wellspring of the tune music
and furthermore to murder Prospero.

(III).Describe the scene that followed when Ariel beat the tabor.

Ans: When Ariel thumps the tabor(small drum), they(Sebastian, Trinculo,

and Caliban) listened carefully and opened their eyes, and being mindful
they begun searching for the wellspring of music. Ariel additionally
tortures them through prickly bushes and hedges which visited their
transgressions.

(IV).Finally, where did Ariel leave them and in what condition?

Ans: At long last Ariel left them in the rank smelling lake concealing their
body to their jaws, behind Prospero’s home.

(V).What further assignment does Prospero give to Ariel?

Ans: Prospero further allocates Ariel to remain imperceptible and bring all
his extravagant garments out of his home.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:

Ans :- (a) valour: showing courage

(b) Advanced: lifted
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(I).Whom has Prospero wanted to be summoned? Why?

Ans: Prospero wanted Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo to be summoned

because Prospero wanted to punish and torment them for their sins, and
their plot to kill him.

(II).Why is Caliban referred to as “born devil”? What is the impact of

education on him? Give two instances to substantiate your answer.

Ans: Caliban is referred to as “born devil” because Prospero carried him

up with honest goals and showed him language and signs so he can
impart better, however Caliban utilized it to revile Prospero. Generally
speaking, Prospero is selfish for all that he educated to him. Two
occasions to prove answer are: 1. Caliban attempted to attack Miranda.
[Link]’s arrangement to murder Prospero.

(III).What are Caliban’s physical features? Why was Prospero annoyed

with him? How do Prospero plan to deal with him and his companions?

Ans: Caliban is a terrible beast, who was the leader of the island before
Prospero resulted in these present circumstances island and now he is his
slave. Prospero says that his body and his brain is turning out to be uglier
step by step. He is irritated with him since he is careless for every one of
those that he has instructed to him. Prospero plans to manage him and
his partners by torturing them.

(IV).From where did Ariel get the glittering garments? Why were they
hung in the line?

Ans: Ariel brought the glittering garments from Prospero’s house. They
were hung on the line so that Caliban, Trinculo, and Stephano could
utilize the line as a shower to come out from that malodorous lake and
wear those articles of clothing as their own garments were dirty.

(V).How did Caliban, Stephano and Trinculo get wet?

Ans: Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo were wet because they just got out
from the grimy and scummy lake, with their bodies smelling because of
foul water.
(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:

Ans :- (a) Nurture: breedi

(b) cankers: becoming poisonous
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(I).What is a disgrace and an infinite loss? Where was the previous article
lost? How?

Ans: The disgrace and infinite loss are of the wine bottle which was lost. It
was lost in the stinking pool where Trinculo, Stephano, and Caliban were
left by Ariel.

(II).Who is a harmless fairy? According to Caliban who is to marry the

harmless fairy?

Ans: Ariel is a harmless fairy.

(III).Who is referred to as my king? Where are the king and Caliban? Why
is the king requested to be quiet?

Ans: “My king” is referred to Stephano by Caliban. King and Caliban are
before Prospero’s house with the plot to murder Prospero. Lord is
mentioned to be calm so that Prospero doesn’t think about their
arrangement and they convey their arrangement effectively, with no
disturbance.

(IV).What is good mischief? How would the three benefit from this
mischief?

Ans: Good mischief is the plot to murder Prospero. The three are
benefitted by this mischief because:1. Caliban would get free from
Prospero’s authority.2. Stephano would become the king of the island and
would marry Miranda.3. Trinculo would become the viceroy of Stephano.

(V).Which subplot involving Caliban is referred to in this extract? How is

the subplot integrated into the main plot?

Ans: The subplot of murdering Prospero is referred to in this extract.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:

Ans :- (a) disgrace: loss of reputation

(b) o’er earshere) Stephano say that he will even “go down”
again into the pond to get his wine bottle.
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(I).What is meant by “Dropsy drown this fool! “? Why is Caliban annoyed

with Trinculo?

Ans: “Dropsy drown this fool ” means ‘hell with this idiot’. Caliban is
annoyed with Trinculo because he isn’t not kidding about the play and
insane behind the extravagant garments of a closet.

(II).What was the murder plan? If it is done, what would follow?

Ans: Murder’s plan was to kill Prospero. If it was not done, then Prospero
will cover their skin with squeezes from head to toe, making them weird
animals.

(III).What is referred to as a mistress line and as underline? What allusion

is there in their usage?

(IV).What is meant by, “Steal by line and level”? Why does Stephano give
Trinculo another garment?

Ans: “Steal by line and level” means stealing something systematically.

Stephano gives Trinculo other garments because Stephano wants to
exchange the clothes with which Trinculo has worked.

(V).Where did they finally go?

Ans: They at long last fled as Prospero tortured was going to torture
them.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:

(a) luggage: needless weight

(b) line and level: systematically
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(I).Who are Fury and Tyrant? What are they asked to do?

Ans: Fury and Tyrant are the two spirits disguised in the form of dogs and
hounds. They are asked to chase Caliban, Stephano, Trinculo and torment
them.

(II).Why are Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo punished?

Ans: Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo are punished because they were
wanting to slaughter Prospero, so as to show them a thing or two
Prospero chooses to rebuff them.

(III).How does Prospero intend further to punish the three culprits?

Ans: He asks Ariel to pursue the three guilty parties and torture them by
fixing their muscles like the spasms of mature age, and cause them to
endure until they are more spotted than a wild cat.

(IV).Finally, what happens to the three culprits at the end? What does it
show about Prospero?

Ans: They are tortured and pursued by spirits toward the end. It indicated
the incomparability of Prospero over the three offenders.

(V).How is the theme of forgiveness carried out in the play?

Ans:-One of the most obvious themes of The Tempest is forgiveness and

reconciliation and it can be said that it is at this point, Prospero decides
not to pursue revenge but rather forgive his brother. There must be other
more obscure reasons why Prospero decides to forgive when he has the
power to take revenge.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:

Ans :- (a) convulsions: sudden movement of the body

(b) pard: leopard
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PASSAGE-I
(I).What does Prospero say so when he first raised the tempest?

(I).What does Prospero ‘say so’ when he first raised the tempest?
Ans: Prospero said that, ”By sixth hour(nearly six o’clock) our should
would be completed” when he first raised the tempest.

(II).Where are the king and his followers? What does Ariel say about
them?
Ans: King and his followers are confined together in same way as
Prospero asked him to do. They care confined to the lime groves, to
shield themselves against the bad weather. Ariel says that they can’t
move until Prospero releases them. King Alonso,his brother and your
brother, all three of them are getting [Link] rest are mourning their
condition.

(III).Describe the condition of Gonzalo in confinement.

Ans: Gonzalo is unhappy and saddest among all the members. He is in
the state of pathetic condition-his tears run down from his beard like
icicles from the protruding edge of a roof of thatched cottages.

(IV).Give any two of the character traits of Gonzalo.

Ans: Two character traits of Gonzalo are:
An honest and trusted adviser to King Alonso of Naples, he has a good
heart and an optimistic outlook, and is described as noble. For example,
when Prospero and his daughter, Miranda, were set adrift at sea, Gonzalo
took pity on them, supplying them not only with the food and water
necessary to survive but also with those things that make life easier

(V).How does the extract show itself as a piece of good descriptive

poetry? Give any two examples of the heightened language.
Ans-The imagery of the scene takes dramatic turn in this act. is no
thunder and lightning and violent waves. What we have now is a rainbow
through the presence of Iris in the masque. The serenity symbolises the
peace that occurs between the vinous characters after a restless
existence. At the beginning of the play, the storm had been a symbol of
betrayal, revenge and inordinate greed. The rainbow symbolises union,
mirth and bliss. Ferdinand realises that the sea is merciful. The rainbow is
also a symbol of the re-establishment of the moral order in the world
where Prospero regains his dukedom and Caliban his native island.
(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans:- (a) dismay: Pathetic Condition(Concern and Distress)
(b) eaves: the projecting portions of roofs.

PASSAGE:-II
(I).Why does Prospero have more feelings for his wrong doers than Ariel?
Ans: Prospero has more feelings for his wrong doers than Ariel because
Ariel is a spirit but Prospero being a human like them as sensitive has
more feelings than Ariel. Prospero feeling deeply hurted due to the
injustice done to him.

(II).Why is Prospero hurt by thinking of his betrayers?

Ans: Prospero is hurt by thinking of his betrayers because he feels deeply
hurted due to the injustice done to him. Though Prospero is angry with
their evil deeds, he is feeling compassionate about them.

(III).What guides Prospero more in his decision to forgive his offenders?

What does he say about it?
Ans: He is more serious about forgiving his offenders because he is angry
about their evil deeds. He says that Forgiveness is better than taking
revenge.

(IV).What is meant by “the rarer action is In virtue than in vengeance”? If

Prospero’s focus was not on vengeance, why did he create a storm at the
beginning of the play?
Ans: “the rarer action is In virtue than in vengeance” means Forgiveness
is better than taking Revenge. He created a storm at the beginning of the
play because he wanted to punish the evil doers due to injustice done to
him.

(V).In the context of the theme of the play, what does Prospero tell Ariel
at the end of his speech?
Ans: Prospero tells Ariel to go and release the king and his followers, he
also said that he will end his power of his magic and restore them to their
sanity and make them free.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans (a) struck: deeply hurt
(b) penitent: repentant
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(I).Whom will Ariel fetch? Why?

Ans: Ariel will fetch the king Alonso and his followers because Prospero
orders him to go and release them as Prospero is sympathetic and
compassionate towards them.

(II).Before Prospero gives up his magic art, he invokes nature spirits.

Which spirits did he invoke in the extract? How does he describe the
natural phenomenon of rising and ebbing of the sea?

Ans: Before Prospero gives up his magic art, he invokes elves of

hills,brookes,standing lakes and groves, He described these natural
phenomenon as they have chased ocean waves as they draw down the
shore and when these waves came back they ran away.

(III).Who is Neptune? Why is he referred to in the extract ?

Ans: Neptune is the God of the sea, he is referred to in the extract

because Prospero talks about the elves who have chased the sea ocean
waves.

(IV).Who are demi-puppets? What is said about them in the extract?

Ans: Demi-puppets are the small or tiny creatures who lived in hills,
streams, and lakes. It is said about them that they chased the ocean
waves and when these waves came back, they ran away, it is also said
about them that they light the moon and made fairy rings in the grass,
which the sheep refuse to eat

(V).What did Prospero do to the sun and the winds?

Ans: He says that he had managed to darken the sun at noon, caused
storm and created waar between the green sea and blue rainbow in the
sky.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:

Ans:- (a) ringlets: circle

(b)mutinous:- storm
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(I).Prospero speaks eloquently about the magic art in the extract. What
does he say about the thunder and lightning?
Ans: Prospero made lightning as frightening as the rattling thunder, and
he has split open the roboust of oak tree with Jupiter thunder Bolt.

(II).How does Prospero show that his magic is powerful in these cases-
producing earthquakes, opening graves and uprooting trees?
Ans: Prospero’s magic is powerful in producing earthquakes, opening
graves and uprooting trees because he made firm-rooted rocks shake
with sudden fear, and have uprooted the pine and cedar trees and by his
orders, graves have opened waking the ghosts inside and permitting
them to come out.

(III).Why does Prospero want some music? Give two instances in the play
what role music plays.
Ans: Prospero wants some music because Music is the remedy for healing
a troubled mind, cure theirs brains(Antonio, Sebastian and King
Alonso),that are incapable of action, and are filled with anger in their
head. Two instances in the play where music plays role:
(1)Ariel plays the music to lead Ferdinand to further in the island
(2) Ariel awakens Gonzalo by singing song in his ears.

(IV).What is plummet? Why is it referred to in the extract?

Ans: Plummet is weighted line used for measuring the depth of an ocean
the term “fathom” is used. It is referred to in the extract because
Prospero wants to sink his magic books deeper than any sailor’s plump
line.

(V).Finally, what action does Prospero take before giving up his magic art?

Ans: Prospero wants to break his rod(magic wand) and bury it many
fathoms deep in the earth and he will sink his magic books deeper than
any sailor’s plump line.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:

Ans:- (a) abjure: give up

(b) fathoms: Six feets. In measuring the depth of an ocean the term
“fathom” is used.
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(I).Who is Gonzalo? Why does Prospero call him,(a) My true preserver(b) a
loyal sir to his master?
Ans: Gonzalo is an old counsellor in the court of Antonio. Prospero calls
him
(a) true preserver because when Prospero and his daughter, Miranda,
were set adrift at sea, Gonzalo took pity on them, supplying them not
only with the food and water necessary to survive but also with those
things that make life easier.
(b) a loyal sir to his master because when Alonso is sad at the supposed
lode of his son, Gonzalo console him.

(II).What will Prospero reward Gonzalo?

Ans: Prospero will ensure that Gonzalo is repaid for his kindness, in both
words and deeds.

(III).What does Prospero accuse Alonso and Sebastian of? In what way
was Alonso involved in Prospero’s banishment?
Ans: Prospero accused Alonso of manipulating and banishing him from his
kingdom along with his daughter and traeting them with utmost cruelty.
Alonso was involved in Prospero’s banishment as he helped Antonio in
conspiring against Prospero.

(IV). How does Prospero denounce Antonio?

Ans: Prospero denounces Antonio by saying that Antonio is so greedy for
throne and authority that you forgot the natural bond between brothers,
and cleverly usurped the throne.

(V).How does Prospero present himself to the accused?

Ans: Prospero forgives Alonso, Sebastian, and Antonio and says that their
mind are now beginning to regain their [Link] rising tide of their
senses,which is at the moment clouded and unable to function, will soon
bring back their power to reason
(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans:- (a) furtherer: one who promotes a scheme:helper
(b) remorse: drove out
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(I).State what Prospero has said and done to reveal his old self.
Ans: Prospero assures them that a living person is speaking to them.
Prospero embrace them his arms and offer Alonso and his companions a
cordial welcome.

(II).What does Alonso say doubting about Prospero’s identity?

Ans: Alonso says that “I don’t know whether you are really Prospero or
some enchanted spirit sent to deceive me,as it has happened of late .
Your pulse beats like that of a human being .After seeing you, the illness
in my brain which I fear was some kind of madness has improved. And all
this requires a strange story to explain -if it in fact is not a dream . I
hereby resign from your Dukedom (of milan) . I also beg of you to pardon
me all my misdeeds But I would like to know how Prospero living in this
place?

(III).After seeing Prospero, what positive signs are seen in Alonso? In this
regard what does Alonso wish to be explained?
Ans: After seeing, Prospero the illness in Alonso’s brain ,which he fear has
improved some kind of madness. He also begged Prospero to pardon him
for all his misdeeds Alonso wished to be explained about how Prospero is
living after such a long time and how did he come to this island.

(IV).How does Alonso regret his wrongdoings to Prospero?

Ans: Alonso regrets his wrongdoings by begging forgiveness and giving
the ownership of his kingdom to Prospero by resigning from
dukedom(Milan)

(V).What is the main theme of the play? Explain how the main theme of
the play is carried out in this scene.
Ans: The main theme of the play is ‘Mercy and forgiveness”.
The main theme of the play is carried out well in this scene as In this act,
Prospero deals with those who have wronged him. He shows them mercy
and forgiveness. He forgives both Antonio and Alonso by not exposing
their treacherous plot to kill Alonso. He shows mercy to Trinculo and
Stephano. Forgiveness by Prospero,however,has different [Link] is
forgiven unconditionally; Antonio is rebuked and then forgiven, whereas
others are punished before they are forgiven.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans:- (a) affliction: disease
(b) crave: demand
 PASSAGE-VII
(I).Who has just spoken to Sebastian? Why does Sebastian say “The devil
speaks in him”?
Ans: Prospero has just spoken to Sebastian. He said “The devil speaks in
him” because Prospero just said that Antonio and Sebastian are the
biggest sinners and if he wanted he could punish them, listening this
Sebastian says “The devil speaks in him”.

(II).Name the”most wicked sir”.How can you conclude from the extract
that he was wicked?
Ans: The “most wicked sir” is Antonio. It can be concluded from the
extract that he was wicked as Prospero Says “My flesh and blood -you,
brother of mine -entertained ambition and drove out the natural feeling of
affection, with Sebastian”.

(III).What does Prospero request the most wicked sir to do?

Ans: Prospero requests Antonio to recognise his right to claim his
dukedom Milan.

(IV).Why did Alonso doubt about the identity of Prospero? What loss did
the former suffer in the storm?
Ans: Prospero was banished from his kingdom(Milan)around 12 years ago,
so Alonso doubts how he managed to live on this island so long, healthy
and wisely. Alonso lost his son(Ferdinand) in the wild storm.

(V).What does Prospero say about his own loss and how he has borne the
loss?
Ans: Prospero says that his loss is recent and similar to Alonso’s loss that
is he had lost his daughter Miranda. He has borne his loss by giving his
daughter to Miranda.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans:- (a) infect: defile
(b) restore: restore kingdom
 PASSAGE-VIII
(I).Where does this scene take place? Who are present at the scene?

Ans: This scene takes place “Before Prospero’s Cell”. King Alonso, his
brother Sebastian,Antonio,Gonzalo,Ariel and Prospero are present in this
scene.

(II).Just before this extract, what has Prospero said about the
inconvenience suffered by some of the lords?

Ans: Prospero said about the inconvenience suffered by these lords are so
wonder-struck st this encounter that they lost their sense to reason. They
can hardly believe what they see and here

(III).Why doesn’t Prospero want to go in detail about the recent events?

Ans: Prospero doesn’t want to go in detail about the recent events

because it is chronicle and it is not a story which cannot be told at
breakfast or at the very first meeting and moreover, the lords are also not
in their senses.

(IV).What does Prospero say about his present court?

Ans: Prospero says about his present court that this cell is his royal court
and he has a few attendants here and he has no subjects in the outside
world.

(V).Prospero regains his dukedom. What surprise present does he give to

Alonso in return?

Ans: In return Prospero create a miracle by showing him his son

Ferdinand, who was alive and was playing chess with Miranda.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:

Ans:-(a) chronicle: a story related from day today

(b) requite: repay
 PASSAGE-IX
(I).Give the meaning and implication of these lines: How was Milan thrust
from Milan, that his issue Should become king of Naples?
Ans: The meaning and implication of these lines tells us about Gonzalo’s
question, “Was the duke of Milan thrown out of his kingdom so that his
successor, could become the rulers of Naples”?

(II).Briefly narrate how Prospero got back his dukedom?

Ans: While his long staying in that island he studied his magic spells and
he became a powerful wizard. He was seeking for opportunities so when
the lords man were returning from their journey from Tunis he asked
“Ariel” to create a tempest but in these storm none of the people or lords
man should get harm. So after the tempest he separated each of the
member into groups and started started his journey to restore his
dukedom and to make them repent for their doings. He separated Alonso
from Ferdinand as to make his feel repent but at last when he sees his
child Ferdinand back then he gave his dukedom back and he accepted
Prospero’s daughter Miranda as her queen ,he forgive his brother Antonio
and all went back to Naples and led a happy life.

(III).Explain how Claribel got her husband at Tunis. Why were many
opposed to her marriage to the king of Tunis? How did they plead against
the marriage?
Ans: Claribel has married a king, but Sebastian defines him by his race,
the audience is also reminded that high status women were regarded as
possessions to be married off by their families for financial and political
reasons. Claribel, according to her uncle, Sebastian, did not want to marry
the King of Tunis but did so out of duty to her father. True or not, high-
status women had little control over their marriage prospects and their
life in general. People were opposed and against Claribel’s marriage to
the king of Tunis because Tunis was far away from France due to which
Claribel could not meet his father and Alonso has lost his son Ferdinand
while returning from tunics.

(IV).Where was Ferdinand? State how he got a wife.

Ans: Ferdinand was in Prospero’s Cell playing chess with Miranda. He got
his wife when Ferdinand and Miranda saw each other for the first time,
and fall in love with each other. Later on, Prospero gave him many menial
tasks which Ferdinand passed and got Miranda as her wife.

(V).How does the passage show that the play has a happy ending?
Ans: At the happy ending of the Tempest, Prospero brings the kind back
together with his son, and finds Miranda’s true love and punishes the bad
duke and frees Ariel and becomes a duke himself again. Everyone –
except Caliban – is happy, and everyone is forgiven, and everyone is fine,
and they all sail away on calm seas. Happy endings. That’s how it is in
Shakespeare.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans:- (a) thrust: driven
2(b) issue: offspring,chils
PASSAGE-X

(I).Which strange events is Alonso referring to? How do they become

strange to a stranger?

Ans: Alonso is alluding to all the occasions which he saw a little while ago,
first he saw Prospero who pardons him, at that point he discovered his
lost child who was alive and was frantically enamored with a young lady,
called Miranda. These episodes seemed odd to Alonso and it turned out to
be a lot more unusual when he sees Boatswain.

(II).Where was the boatswain? Explain how he has reached the cell of
Prospero.

Ans: Boatswain was snoozing in the deck beneath, he says that he heard
abnormal commotions due which he waked up and in a moment, he was
brought to Prospero’s home by Ariel.

(III).State what has awakened the boatswain. Who else was with him?

Ans: Strange clamors of thundering, yelling and shuffling stirred

boatswain. Sailors are alongside him.

(IV).What did the boatswain see? How did his companion react then?
Why?

Ans: Boatswain saw their gallant boat, seeing this all his buddy got glad
and his lord moved in euphoria in light of the fact that their boat was in
the ideal circumstance and now they can securely return to their home
ground.

(V).How did Prospero appreciate, in this context, Ariel’s work?

Ans: In this specific situation, when Ariel asked Prospero whether he
carried out his responsibility of bringing boatswain legitimately, Prospero
answered Ariel by valuing his work by saying that “Truly, my little soul
you did it consummately and you will before long get your opportunity”

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:

Ans:- (a) clapped: thrown as prisoners

(b) Capering: dancing merrily

 PASSAGE-XI
(I).To whom is Prospero speaking? Why?
Ans: Prospero is addressing Alonso, as he is upset and astonished by
observing the abnormal occasions. He attempts to reassure Alonso by
saying that don’t burn through your time fixating on the weirdness of the
occasion, as he himself will clarify all the reasons when the time happens.

(II).What is the strangeness of this business? Why does Prospero tell he

person addressed not to bother about the strangeness of this business?
Ans: Strangeness of his business is the unusual occasions that occurred
unexpectedly, for example, Prospero’s generous to Alonso. Antonio and
Sebastian, a gathering of Ferdinand and Alonso, Ferdinand’s affection
with Miranda. Prospero advises Alonso not to burn through your time
fixating on the bizarreness of occasions, as he himself will clarify all the
reasons when the time happens up to that point he requests that Alonso
be merry and liberal.

(III).Who are the companions of Caliban? Why are they(together with

Caliban) to be brought before Prospero?
Ans: Companions of Caliban are Stephano and Trinculo, they are along
with Caliban as they wanted to kill Prospero, yet Prospero tortures them
and they fled.

(IV).How were the conspirators who were against Alonso, punished

earlier?
Ans: They were tortured by Ariel looking like a shrew as it presented to
them a meal of food that vanished as they were going to have it. At the
point when they attracted out their blades to execute wench, Ariel made
their blades substantial

(V).What kind of garments are Caliban’s companion wearing? From where

did they get the garments?
Ans: Caliban and his buddies were wearing sparkling pieces of clothing.
They got these pieces of clothing from Prospero’s closet.
(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans:- (a) infest: trouble
(b) spell: magic
 PASSAGE-XII
(I).Where is Prospero? Whom does he welcome?
Ans: Prospero is at his cell. He welcomes Alonso and his attendants in his
cell so that they can rest and sleep tonight, and the next day they will
leave for Naples.

(II).What discourse is Prospero going to make?

Ans: Prospero is to talk a night story that will sit back rapidly, he will
portray a mind-blowing narrative and everything that occurred since he
previously showed up on this island. He additionally says that they will
leave for Naples in the first part of the day.

(III).What was the strength of Prospero when he was on the island? Who
were his helpers? Describe any two incidents from the play in which
Prospero created wonders.
Ans: Prospero was a man who knew enchantment, and with his mystical
forces he caught this island from Caliban and made him his slave for
doing humble undertakings, he additionally made Ariel his slave, which
helped him most in all plans and tasks. Gonzalo was his assistant who
helped him during his expulsion by giving him some essential necessities,
including his books. Two episodes in which Prospero made marvels are:
[Link] he misleadingly made a tremendous storm and wreck in the
ocean. [Link] he made a deceptive meal for Alonso, Antonio, Sebastian,
and Gonzalo.

(IV).Why does Prospero intend to go to Naples? What else does he want to

do finally?
Ans: Prospero means to go to Naples since he plans to see the wedding of
his two darling kids in Naples, lastly he needs to resign to Milan, where he
will spend the remainder of his outstanding life sitting tight for his
passing.

(V).How has Prospero tested the character of Ferdinand? Why?

Ans: Ferdinand was frantically enamored with Prospero’s little girl
Miranda, yet Prospero didn’t need her little girl to be a victor by
somebody so without any problem. In this way, Prospero gives him
different errands so as to demonstrate his capacity and genuine affection
towards Miranda, and later on, Ferdinand finishes the assessment and
Prospero acknowledges him as his child in-law.

(VI).Give the meaning of the following words as they are used in the
context of the passage:
Ans:- (a) train: attendants
(b) grave: Death
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