The Tempest Act V

How does Antonio respond when Prospero accuses him in Act V of The Tempest?

• Antonio says nothing.
• Antonio confesses his guilt.
• Antonio asks Prospero to forgive him.
• Antonio insists that Prospero is mistaken.

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What happens when Trinculo, Stephano, and Caliban are brought before the company in Act V of The Tempest?

• They are given a scolding but forgiven.
• They are severely punished.
• They are tried and convicted.
• They are sent to a faraway place.

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What news does the Boatswain bring when he appears before Prospero in Act V of The Tempest?

• He recognizes the island from a previous voyage.
• He has spotted a rescue ship on the horizon.
• He has found that the ship is undamaged.
• He is the only crew member left alive.

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In Act V of The Tempest, Prospero tells Antonio and Sebastian that he “will tell no tales” about their plot to murder Alonso. Given Prospero’s words and actions throughout Act V, which is the most reasonable inference about why he decides to keep silent?

• He believes it is nobler to forgive them than it would be to condemn them.
• He is convinced that they are already sorry for having plotted against Alonso.
• He relies on his magical powers to punish them if they try to carry out their plot.
• He reasons that if they attempt to kill Alonso again, Ferdinand will become king.

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As the story of The Tempest comes to its resolution in Act V, which of these major characters seems most likely to feel sorrow at the way things work out?

• Miranda, because she must leave the island that is the only home she can remember
• Prospero, because he loses Miranda and Ariel, the two people whom he loves most
• Ferdinand, because he will not become King of Naples right away as he had thought
• Alonso, because he must confess his crime against Prospero and ask forgiveness

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As The Tempest comes to an end in Act V, which best describes the resolution of the story for those characters who have planned and/or carried out evil deeds?

• The evil characters are forgiven for the wrongs they have done.
• The evil characters are punished in accordance with their crimes.
• The evil characters are marooned on the island with no means of leaving.
• The evil characters prosper from the money and property they have stolen.

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Identify the Character: Undergoes physical trials in order to prove worthy of the island's loveliest prize

• Antonio
• Caliban
• Ferdinand
• Ariel
• Miranda

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Identify the Character: A man filled with sorrow and guilt, who finds relief for both by the play's end

• Alonso
• Prospero
• Ferdinand
• Gonzalo
• Adrian

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Identify the Character: A man capable of hideous actions in order to advance himself, though not bold enough to devise the plans himself

• Antonio

• Sebastian

• Alonso

• Prospero

• Ferdinand

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Identify the Character: Though talkative and long-winded, he proves a loyal of wise servant who shows genuine care for all

• Prospero
• Francisco
• Gonzalo
• Alonso
• Ariel

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