Question

drag to correctly order the following events from act ii of the tempest. start order caliban encounters trinculo and stephano and, believing they are gods, decides to devote himself to them. ariel puts the noblemen to sleep, with the exception of antonio and sebastian. caliban is out doing chores for prospero. sebastian unsuccessfully attempts to kill his brother, alonso, upon antonios suggestion. alonso, regretting he took the trip to his daughters wedding, mourns the presumed death of his son, ferdinand.

Explanation:

The events in Act II of The Tempest follow a chronological sequence tied to character actions. First, Caliban is doing chores for Prospero (setting his initial context). Next, Alonso mourns Ferdinand’s presumed death (a key emotional beat for the nobles). Then Ariel puts most nobles to sleep (isolating Antonio and Sebastian). Sebastian then attempts to kill Alonso (prompted by Antonio). Finally, Caliban encounters Trinculo and Stephano (a separate subplot with the drunkards).

Answer:

1. Caliban is out doing chores for Prospero.
2. Alonso, regretting he took the trip to his daughter's wedding, mourns the presumed death of his son, Ferdinand.
3. Ariel puts the noblemen to sleep, with the exception of Antonio and Sebastian.
4. Sebastian unsuccessfully attempts to kill his brother, Alonso, upon Antonio's suggestion.
5. Caliban encounters Trinculo and Stephano and, believing they are gods, decides to devote himself to them.