Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this quiz covering Act 2 of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest. The quiz may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the play. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:

• Gonzalo’s interactions with King Alonso
• Sebastian’s interactions with King Alonso
• The reason for King Alonso’s emotional distress
• Ariel’s effect on the shipwrecked crew
• Antonio’s planned betrayal of King Alonso
• Caliban’s feelings toward Prospero
• The role of Trinculo
• Trinculo’s reaction to Caliban
• The characterization of Stephano
• Caliban’s assumption about Trinculo and Caliban
• Caliban’s decision to serve Stephano