Cards in this guide (22)
How is Caliban's idea that Stephano should be king an example of faulty thinking
Because Caliban thinks possession of good wine will make a good
king.
What effect did ngugi wa thiong'o's imprisonment have on him artistically
He began to write exclusively in his native language,
Gikuyu.
How does Caliban show that he is more intelligent than Stephano and Trinculo
He realizes that freedom from prospero is more important than
clothing or wine
What positive quality does Caliban possess
He is knowledgeable about his island and wants to share his
knowledge.
He speaks poetically when describing his island.
What does Ariel do that causes fear in the hearts of Stephano and Trinculo
He plays a musical tune yet remains invisible.
How do Stephano and Trinculo show that they are less intelligent than Caliban
They are distracted by the fancy clothing.
Which opinion about colonialism is best supported by events from the tempest
It is difficult to maintain a positive relationship with native
people, so colonizers should leave them alone.
Native populations are better off left alone than indoctrinated
into a colonizer's culture.
During the age of discovery which country controlled Brazil and some land in Africa
What characters from The Tempest would best be considered someone whose identity and culture have been stolen
What do stephano and trinculo do when they hear mysterious music on the island
They fear for their lives.
Which line from The Tempest is written in iambic pentameter
With raven's feather from unwholesome fen.
Which example from the tempest is the best illustration of the power of language to subjugate people
Prospero teaches his language to Caliban and then uses it to
communicate with him.
Which statement best reflects the impact of forcing colonized people to speak the colonizers' language
Colonized people experience a loss of their culture, including
their traditions, stories, and beliefs.
Which of the following is the best example of using language to empower someone
"A teacher travels into rural parts of South America to teach
oppressed people literacy."
What does Ngugi wa Thiong'o believe the real aim of colonialism to be
A desire to control people's wealth
Which option best describes meter
Answer this question…
da-da-DUM, da-da-DUM
In the Epilogue how does Prospero expect to gain his freedom from magic
Answer this question… With the applause of the audience
In the Epilogue what does Prospero ask of the audience
To forgive him of his wrongs
Which option is not an example of an interpretation
A television show starts a new season
Based on what you read in Tongue-Tied in what way did Kingston's parents most likely experience language exclusion at their children's school
Parent conferences were held in English
According to what you've read by Ngugi wa Thiong'o what must colonizers do in order to control a colonized people mentally
They have to destroy the colonized people's culture, including their literature and language.
What action does caliban suggest when he discusses killing prospero with staphano and trinculo
Waiting to attack when prospero is asleep
