Act I
What characters are introduced in the first scene?
Alonso, Sebastian, Antonio, and Gonzalo
Why does Ferdinand become a slave to Prospero?
To prove himself to Prospero and Miranda
What spirits appear to celebrate the wedding?
Iris, Juno, and Ceres
What does Prospero give up at the end of the play?
Magic
Where does majority of act I take place?
Outside Prospero's cell
What does Alonso regret?
His daughter's wedding
Who plot to kill Prospero?
Caliban, convincing Trinculo and Stephano
What is Prospero's last spell?
To break his staff and drown his magic book
What does Prospero tell Miranda?
What does Ariel do to the characters?
Plays music to make them fall asleep
What strange event takes place?
Spirits bringing a banquet of food
What does Prospero use as an excuse for his anger?
His age
Who does Prospero praise for loyalty?
Gonzalo
Who does Miranda fall in love with at the end of act I?
Ferdinand
Who plots to kill Alonso?
Antonio, who then persuades Sebastian as well
Ariel appears as a harpy and causes the food to vanish
what do Prospero and Ariel hang on a clothesline in Prospero's cell?
Fine apparel for the men to try and steal
What game are Ferdinand and Miranda playing?
Chess
what does Ariel do for Prospero?
Charm Ferdinand so Prospero can imprison him
What stops Sebastian from killing his brother?
How does Alonso react when he realizes Prospero is alive?
He tries to drown himself
What happens after the clothing is touched?
Ariel creates a pack of spirits in the shape of hounds to drive the thieves away.
Who does Prospero release at the end of the play?
Ariel