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The Tempest Act V

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
How does Antonio respond when Prospero accuses him in Act V of The Tempest?
a)
Antonio says nothing.
b)
Antonio confesses his guilt.
c)
Antonio asks Prospero to forgive him.
d)
Antonio insists that Prospero is mistaken.
2.
What happens when Trinculo, Stephano, and Caliban are brought before the company in Act V of The Tempest?
a)
They are given a scolding but forgiven.
b)
They are severely punished.
c)
They are tried and convicted.
d)
They are sent to a faraway place.
3.
What news does the Boatswain bring when he appears before Prospero in Act V of The Tempest?
a)
He recognizes the island from a previous voyage.
b)
He has spotted a rescue ship on the horizon.
c)
He has found that the ship is undamaged.
d)
He is the only crew member left alive.
4.
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?
a)
He believes it is nobler to forgive them than it would be to condemn them.
b)
He is convinced that they are already sorry for having plotted against Alonso.
c)
He relies on his magical powers to punish them if they try to carry out their plot.
d)
He reasons that if they attempt to kill Alonso again, Ferdinand will become king.
5.
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?
a)
Miranda, because she must leave the island that is the only home she can remember
b)
Prospero, because he loses Miranda and Ariel, the two people whom he loves most
c)
Ferdinand, because he will not become King of Naples right away as he had thought
d)
Alonso, because he must confess his crime against Prospero and ask forgiveness
6.
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?
a)
The evil characters are forgiven for the wrongs they have done.
b)
The evil characters are punished in accordance with their crimes.
c)
The evil characters are marooned on the island with no means of leaving.
d)
The evil characters prosper from the money and property they have stolen.
7.
Identify the Character: Undergoes physical trials in order to prove worthy of the island's loveliest prize
a)
Antonio
b)
Caliban
c)
Ferdinand
d)
Ariel
e)
Miranda
8.
Identify the Character: A man filled with sorrow and guilt, who finds relief for both by the play's end
a)
Alonso
b)
Prospero
c)
Ferdinand
d)
Gonzalo
e)
Adrian
9.

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

a)

Antonio

b)

Sebastian

c)

Alonso

d)

Prospero

e)

Ferdinand

10.
Identify the Character: Though talkative and long-winded, he proves a loyal of wise servant who shows genuine care for all
a)
Prospero
b)
Francisco
c)
Gonzalo
d)
Alonso
e)
Ariel
11.
The epilogue could be interpreted as having particular meaning beyond the context of the play. Which of the following theories could be seen in the epilogue?
a)
The epilgue could represent Shakespeare's own feelings as he approached retirement
b)
The epilogue could represent the nation's feelings towards Queen Elizabeth as she approached old age and death
c)
The epilogue could represent Queen Elizabeth's sense of accomplishment as she looked back her reign as queen
d)
The epilogue could represent the churches waning power and influence as science and logic grew to have more influence
12.

Which word best describes Caliban's attitude at the end of the play?

a)

Remorseful

b)

Resentful

c)

Stubborn

d)

Angry

13.

Who encourages Prospero to feel sympathy toward the nobles in Act 5?

a)

Miranda

b)

Ariel

c)

Gonzalo

d)

Ferdinand

14.

Who said it: "O brave new world, that has such people in 't!"

a)

Ferdinand

b)

Ariel

c)

Caliban

d)

Miranda

15.

Who said it: "We are such stuff

As dreams are made on, and our little life

Is rounded with a sleep."

a)

Alonso

b)

Antonio

c)

Ariel

d)

Prospero

16.

Who said it: "The rarer action is in virtue than in vengeance."

a)

Antonio

b)

Caliban

c)

Stephano

d)

Prospero

17.

What does Prospero do with his wand in Act 5?

a)

Snaps it in half and buries the pieces

b)

Burns it in a fire and scatters the ashes

c)

Casts it into the sea

d)

Gives it to Ariel to hide where no one will find it

18.

What does Prospero do with his magic books in Act 5?

a)

Casts them into the deepest part of the sea

b)

Burns them in a fire

c)

Tears out all the pages and scatters them

d)

Gives them to Miranda and Ferdinand as a wedding present

19.

What has Prospero "lost" his daughter to?

a)

Death, as he knows she is sick

b)

The tempest, as he has foreseen her drowning in a storm

c)

The temptation of magic, since she takes his books and wand

d)

Marriage, as she will leave him to be with Ferdinand

20.

What is Caliban's fate?

a)

Prospero returns the island to Caliban and everyone else leaves

b)

Prospero punishes Caliban with pain that will never stop

c)

Caliban is chased off a cliff by hellhounds and drowns in the sea

d)

Caliban, Trinculo, and Stephano are left on the island to start their own "kingdom"

21.

What is the last task Prospero asks of Ariel?

a)

Guide our boat home safely

b)

Forgive me for using you as a servant

c)

Rule the island with Caliban

d)

Strand our ship, so we have to be stranded here and I can stay near Miranda

22.

What does Prospero say will be his "every third thought"?

a)

His death, which he thinks is coming soon

b)

Miranda, whom he will sorely miss

c)

Ariel, his truest friend

d)

How to be the best Duke he can

23.

What is the twofold purpose of the Epilogue?

a)

To wrap up the play and thank the audience

b)

To say goodbye to Ariel and forgive Alonso for what he did

c)

To punish Caliban and free Ariel

d)

To say goodbye to Ariel and to thank the audience