Tempest Act 5

In Act V of The Tempest, to which of the ship’s passengers does Prospero show the greatest kindness, and why?

• Alonso, because he sincerely mourns the supposed death of Ferdinand

• Sebastian, because he is guilty of evil thoughts but no evil deeds

• Antonio, because he is Prospero's brother and therefore Miranda's uncle

• Gonzalo, because he gave Prospero and Miranda supplies when they were exiled

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.

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

• They are given a scolding.

• They are severely punished.

• They are tried and convicted.

• They are sent to a faraway place.

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.

What realization does Caliban come to by the end of Act V of The Tempest?

• He realizes that he will soon be alone on the island.

• He realizes that Ariel has been his friend all along.

• He realizes that Stephano is a drunken fool.

• He realizes that Prospero is an impostor.