The circle is sketched. Magic charms freeze enemies solid. In this final hour, mercy prevails over the wish for vengeance. Take The Tempest Act 5 Scene 1 Quiz to see the breaking of the staff.
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The Tempest Act 5 Scene 1 Quiz Questions
- At the start of Act 5 Scene 1, what does Prospero tell Ariel?
- What report does Ariel give about the nobles?
- What emotion does Prospero feel after hearing Ariel’s report?
- What decision does Prospero make about his enemies?
- What guiding principle does Prospero declare?
- What does Prospero ask Ariel to bring him?
- What symbolizes Prospero’s magical power?
- What does Prospero vow to do before leaving the island?
- Who does Prospero call upon in his final invocation of magic?
- What does Prospero promise Ariel after completing his duties?
- Who are the first nobles to appear before Prospero?
- How does Prospero greet Alonso and the others?
- What does Prospero do to symbolize his change of heart?
- What does Prospero accuse Antonio of?
- How does Antonio respond to the accusation?
- Why does Prospero praise Gonzalo?
- What does Prospero restore to Alonso?
- Where does Prospero reveal Ferdinand and Miranda?
- How do Alonso and Gonzalo react to seeing Ferdinand alive?
- What blessing does Alonso give the young couple?
- How do Sebastian and Antonio behave after the reunion?
- Who brings news that the ship is safe?
- What does Ariel’s report about the ship symbolize?
- What happens to Stephano and Trinculo in this scene?
- How does Prospero treat Caliban at the end?
- What is Prospero’s final act on the island?
- What does Prospero ask of the audience in his Epilogue?
- What theme concludes the play in this scene?
- What does Prospero’s renunciation of magic represent?
- What does Ariel gain at the end of the play?