Tamil Nadu 10th Standard English Book Answers | The Tempest

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10th English : The Tempest

10th Standard English Book Unit 1.3 Book Back Answers. Lesson The Tempest Answers

Unit 1.3 > The Tempest

GLOSSARY

tormenting (v)making someone suffer or worry a lotஅதிகமாக ஒருவரை துன்பப்பட வைத்தல்
dreadful (adj.)extremely bad or unpleasantமிகவும் கெட்ட அல்லது மோசமான
duke (n)a man of very high social rank in some European countries; a kingசில ஐரோப்பிய நாடுகளில் சமுதாயத்தில் மிக உயர்ந்த பதவி, ஒரு அரசன்
 deprive (v)to take something important or necessary away from someoneமுக்கியமான ஒ்னறை ஒருவரிடமிருந்து பறித்தல்
resistance (n)the act of fighting against somethingஎதையாவது எதிர்த்துப் போராடும் செயல்
fatigue (n)extreme tirednessஅதிகமான களைப்புடன்
vexation (n)worry or angerகவலை அல்லது கோபம்
 famished (adj.)extremely hungryஅதிகமான பசி
 voracious (adj.)very eager for somethingஏதாவது ஒன்றில் தீவீரமான ஆர்வம் காட்டுதல்
repent (v)to be very sorry for something bad you have done.ஒருவர் செய்த தவறுக்கு மன்னிப்பளித்தல்

I. Choose the correct answer

1. was the chief of all spirits.

  1. Sycorax
  2. Caliban
  3. Ariel
  4. Prospero

Ans : Ariel

2. raised a dreadful storm.

  1. Ariel
  2. Prospero
  3. Miranda
  4. Sycorax

Ans : Prospero

3. Miranda was brought to the island years ago.

  1. fourteen
  2. ten
  3. twelve
  4. five

Ans : twelve

4. Prospero ordered Ariel to bring to his place.

  1. Gonzalo
  2. Ferdinand
  3. King of Naples
  4. Antonio

Ans : Ferdinand

5. had provided Prospero formerly with books and provisions.

  1. Antonio
  2. Ferdinand
  3. Gonzalo
  4. Antonio

Ans : Gonzalo

6. The second human being that Miranda saw on the island was .

  1. Ariel
  2. Prospero
  3. Ferdinand
  4. Gonzalo

Ans : Ferdinand

II. Identify the character or speaker

1. He imprisoned the spirits in the bodies of large trees.

  • Sycorax

2. He was the chief of all spirits.

  • Ariel

3. It seems to me like the recollection of a dream.

  • Prospero

4. I was Duke of Milan, and you were a princess.

  • Miranda

5. What a trouble must I have been to you then!

  • Miranda

6. Now pray tell me, sir, your reason for raising this sea-storm?

  • Miranda

7. I will soon move you.

  • Ariel

8. I will tie you neck and feet together.

  • Prospero

9. I must finish my task before I take my rest.”

  • Ferdinand

10. He repented and implored his brother’s forgiveness.

  • Antonio

III. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences.

1. Who were the inhabitants of the island?

Prospero and his daughter Miranda were the inhabitants of the island.

2. What powers did Prospero posses?

Prospero possessed magical powers.

3. Who was Caliban? What was he employed for?

Caliban was the son of Sycorax. He was employed to fetch wood, and do the most laborious offices.

4. Who were on the ship? How were they related to Prospero?

The king of Naples and Antonio were on the ship

The king of Naples was enemy to him and Antonio was his own brother.

5. Why had Prospero raised a violent storm in the sea?

Prospero raised a violent storm in the sea so that his enemies, the King of Naples and his cruel brothers were cast ashore upon that island/

6. How did Miranda feel when her father raised the storm to destroy the ship?

Miranda felt very sad

7. What was Ariel ordered to do with the people on the ship?

Ariel was ordered to torment the inmates of the ship.

8. Give two reasons why Miranda was so concerned about Ferdinand.

He was the second human face which was seen by her. He had perfectly done the task given to him by her father.

9. Why did Prospero set Ferdinand a severe task to perform?

Prospero set a severe task to Ferdinand in order to test their love.

10. How was Gonzalo helpful to Prospero when he left Milan?

Gonzalo helped Prospero by giving him a boat, water, provisions, apparel, and some books when he left Milan

IV. Answer the questions in a paragraph of about 100 – 150 words.

1. Write a detailed character sketch of Prospero.

The play’s protagonist, Prospero is the father of Miranda. Twelve years before the events of the play, Prospero was the Duke of Milan. His brother, Antonio, in concert with Alonso, King of Naples usurped him, forcing him to flee in a boat with his daughter, The Honest Lord Gonzalo aided Prospero in his escape. Prospero had spent his twelve years on the island refining the magic that gave him the power he needed to punish and forgive his enemies.

2. Narrate how Prospero made his enemies repent to restore his dukedom.

Twelve years ago, Prospero was Duke of Milan. Being of a bookish disposition, he withdrew more and more into his studies, leaving the management of his state to his brother Antonio. Eventually, with help of the King of Naples,  an enemy of Prospero, Antonio usurped the dukedom for himself. Prospero and his daughter miranda were put to sea in a rotten boat and eventually landed on a distant island. It was ruled by the witch Sycorax but now inhabited only by her son, Caliban, and Ariel, a spirit.

His daughter Miranda had grown up seeing no other human being. Prospero divined that fortunate has brought his enemies close to the island and he sees and opportunity to work his revenge. He uses his powers to raise a storm which ship wrecks them. When Miranda questions this, he tells her the story of their arrival on the island and assures her that no real harm will come to the survivors. The shipwrecked travelers are separated by Ariel. He leads Ferdinand, the King’s son, to Prospero’s cell, where he and Miranda fall instantly in love. Prospero sets heavy tasks to test Ferdinand.

The King of Naples Searches for his son, although fearing him to be drowned. Ariel brings the King of Naples and his followers to the cell. Prospero confronts his enemies and forgives them. Finally, Prospero grants Ariel his freedom and prepares to leave the island for Milan and his restored Dukedom.

V. Rearrange the following sentences in coherent order

  1. He ordered Ariel to torment the inmates of the ship.
  2. Miranda was attracted by Ferdinand and had more concern towards him.
  3. Prospero and Miranda came to an island and lived in a cave.
  4. Prospero forgave them and restored his dukedom, Milan.
  5. He raised a violent storm in the sea to wreck the ship of his enemies.
  6. Prospero wanted to test Ferdinand and gave a severe task to perform.
  7. Using his powers, Prospero released the good spirits from large bodies of trees.
  8. The King of Naples, and Antonio the false brother, repented the injustice they had done to Prospero.
  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.

Answer:-

  1. Prospero and Miranda came to an island and lived in a cave.
  2. Using his powers, Prospero released the good spirits from large bodies of trees.
  3. He raised a violent storm in the sea to wreck the ship of his enemies.
  4. He ordered Ariel to torment the inmates of the ship.
  5. Ariel was instructed to bring Ferdinand, the prince of Naples to his cave.
  6. Ferdinand was the second human whom Miranda had seen after her father.
  7. Miranda was attracted by Ferdinand and had more concern towards him.
  8. Prospero wanted to test Ferdinand and gave a severe task to perform.
  9. The King of Naples, and Antonio the false brother, repented the injustice they had done to Prospero.
  10. Prospero forgave them and restored his dukedom, Milan.

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