Chapter 1.3: The Tempest
Samacheer Kalvi solutions for English Class 10th SSLC Tamil Nadu State Board Chapter 1 The Tempest Exercise [Pages 26 - 27]
Choose the correct answer
__________________was the chief of all spirits
Sycorax
Caliban
Ariel
Prospero
SOLUTION
Ariel was the chief of all spirits.
____________ raised a dreadful storm.
Ariel
Prospero
Miranda
Sycorax
SOLUTION
Prospero raised a dreadful storm.
Miranda was brought to the island ____________ years ago.
fourteen
ten
twelve
five
SOLUTION
Miranda was brought to the island twelve years ago.
Prospero ordered Ariel to bring ____________ to his place.
Gonzalo
Ferdinand
King of Naples
Antonio
SOLUTION
Prospero ordered Ariel to bring Ferdinand to his place.
____________ had provided Prospero formerly with books and provisions.
Antonio
Ferdinand
Gonzalo
Antonio
SOLUTION
Gonzalo had provided Prospero formerly with books and provisions.
The second human being that Miranda saw on the island was __________________.
Ariel
Prospero
Ferdinand
Gonzalo
SOLUTION
The second human being that Miranda saw on the island was Ferdinand.
Identify the character or speaker.
He imprisoned the spirits in the bodies of large trees.
SOLUTION
He imprisoned the spirits in the bodies of large trees. - Sycorax
Identify the character or speaker.
He was the chief of all spirits.
SOLUTION
He was the chief of all spirits. - Ariel
Identify the character or speaker.
It seems to me like the recollection of a dream.
SOLUTION
It seems to me like the recollection of a dream. - Prospero.
Identify the character or speaker.
I was Duke of Milan, and you were a princess.
SOLUTION
I was Duke of Milan, and you were a princess. - Prospero.
Identify the character or speaker.
What a trouble must I have been to you then!
SOLUTION
What a trouble must I have been to you then! - Miranda
Identify the character or speaker.
Now pray tell me, sir, your reason for raising this sea-storm?
SOLUTION
Now, pray tell me, sir, your reason for raising this sea-storm? - Miranda.
Identify the character or speaker.
I will soon move you.
SOLUTION
I will soon move you - Ariel
Identify the character or speaker.
I will tie you neck and feet together.
SOLUTION
I will tie you neck and feet together. - Ferdinand
Identify the character or speaker
I must finish my task before I take my rest.”
SOLUTION
I must finish my task before I take my rest.” - Ferdinand
Identify the character or speaker
He repented and implored his brother’s forgiveness.
SOLUTION
He repented and implored his brother’s forgiveness. - Antonio
Answer the following questions in one or two sentences.
Who were the inhabitants of the island?
SOLUTION
The inhabitants of the island were an old man named Prospero and his daughter Miranda.
What powers did Prospero posses?
SOLUTION
Prospero possessed magical powers.
Who was Caliban? What was he employed for?
SOLUTION
Caliban was the son of a witch named Sycorax. He was employed like a slave to fetch wood and do the most laborious work.
Who were on the ship? How were they related to Prospero?
SOLUTION
Prospero’s brother Antonio, the King of Naples, the king’s son Ferdinand and an old lord Gonzalo were on the ship. Antonio, with the help of the King of Naples, deprived Prospero of his dukedom.
Why had Prospero raised a violent storm in the sea?
SOLUTION
Prospero raised a violent storm in the sea to make his enemies repent for the injustice done to him and his daughter.
How did Miranda feel when her father raised the storm to destroy the ship?
SOLUTION
Miranda felt extremely sad for the distress of the members in the ship. She wanted Prospero to have pity on the poor souls.
What was Ariel ordered to do with the people on the ship?
SOLUTION
Prospero ordered Ariel to torment the inmates of the ship by raising a violent storm. He also instructed Ariel to bring Ferdinand, the Prince of Naples to his cave.
Give two reasons why Miranda was so concerned about Ferdinand.
SOLUTION
Ferdinand was a handsome young man and he seemed to be a true man. On these two reasons, Miranda was so concerned about Ferdinand.
Why did Prospero set Ferdinand a severe task to perform?
SOLUTION
Prospero set Ferdinand a severe task to perform to try his constancy. He resolved to throw some difficulties in his way.
How was Gonzalo helpful to Prospero when he left Milan?
SOLUTION
Gonzalo had privately placed water, provisions, clothes, and some books, which Prospero loved the most in the boat.
Answer the question in a paragraph of about 100 – 150 word.
Write a detailed character sketch of Prospero.
SOLUTION
Introduction:
Prospero was an old man. He was the famous Duke of Milan. People of Milan loved him very much. He was fond of reading magic books. He was sent to an Island by his cunning brother Antonio. Prospero lived in the Island and wanted to restore the kingdom.
Antonio’s cunningness:
Antonio brother of Prospero wanted to usurp the kingdom. So, by his cunningness he ursurped the kingdom. He sent them to an Island. He and his daughter were the only inhabitants of the Island. Ariel was the chief spirit. He obeyed them.
Prospero’s Revenge:
Prospero was a genuine person. One day, his brother Antonio, the King of Naples, and Lord Gonzalo were travelling by ship. Knowing this Prospero ordered Ariel to wreck the ship. Ariel brought Ferdinand Prospero gave hard work to Ferdinand. In turn, Miranda and Ferdinand started loving each other.
Returning of Kingdom:
Ariel made Antonio and the King of Naples repent for their deeds. Antonio with sad words of sorrow repented for his mistake. Thus, Prospero restored his kingdom.
Conclusion:
Prospero returned to his kingdom. He set Ariel free. Ariel thanked Prospero and left. Thus Miranda and Ferdinand got married. Prospero became the king of Milan. He was a nobleman.
Answer the question in a paragraph of about 100 – 150 word.
Narrate how Prospero made his enemies repent to restore his dukedom.
SOLUTION
Introduction:
Prospero was the Duke of Milan. His brother Antonio wanted to usurp the dukedom from him. So, he sent Prospero and his daughter to an Island. Now, Prospero wanted the enemies to repent for their deeds.
Prospero’s Revenge:
Prospero, by knowing the arrival of his brother Antonio and the king of Naples ordered Ariel to wreck the ship. Ariel wrecked the ship and brought Ferdinand to the island. Ariel tormented Antonio and the king of Naples. He tormented them till they repented for their mistake.
Ariel’s work:
Ariel brought Antonio and King of Naples and Lord Gonzalo. At first, they couldn’t recognize him. He discovered himself to lord Gonzalo. The king realized. Antonio repented for his mistake. In turn, Prospero told that Miranda and Ferdinand got married.
Repentance of enemies:
Ariel made Antonio and the King of Naples to repent for their deeds. Antonio with sad words of sorrow repented for his mistake. Thus, Prospero restored his kingdom.
Conclusion:
Thus, Prospero restored the kingdom. He restored their ship and freed Ariel from the service.
Rearrange the following sentences in a coherent order.
- He ordered Ariel to torment the inmates of the ship.
- Miranda was attracted by Ferdinand and had more concern towards him.
- Prospero and Miranda came to an island and lived in a cave.
- Prospero forgave them and restored his dukedom, Milan.
- He raised a violent storm in the sea to wreck the ship of his enemies.
- Prospero wanted to test Ferdinand and gave a severe task to perform.
- Using his powers, Prospero released the good spirits from large bodies of trees.
- The King of Naples, and Antonio the false brother, repented the injustice they had done to Prospero.
- Ariel was instructed to bring Ferdinand, the prince of Naples to his cave.
- Ferdinand was the second human whom Miranda had seen after her father
SOLUTION
7. Using his powers, Prospero released the good spirits from large bodies of trees.
5. He raised a violent storm in the sea to wreck the ship of his enemies.
1. He ordered Ariel to torment the inmates of the ship.
9. Ariel was instructed to bring Ferdinand, the prince of Naples to his cave.
10. Ferdinand was the second human whom Miranda had seen after her father.
2. Miranda was attracted by Ferdinand and had more concern towards him.
6. Prospero wanted to test Ferdinand and gave a severe task to perform.
8. The King of Naples, and Antonio the false brother, repented the injustice they had done to Prospero.
4. Prospero forgave them and restored his dukedom, Milan.