How are Banquo and Fleance realated?

Fleance and Banquo are brothers

What prevents Banquo from sleeping at Macbeth's castle?

He cannot stop thinking about the prophecy

Why is Banquo not able to attend the banquet until nightfall?

He has to deliver the news of the new king

He must attend to some important matters of the state

What is the primary reason that Macbeth is plotting to kill Banquo?

Macbeth fears the prophecy of Banquo's sons becoming kings

Banquo has been disloyal to Macbeth

Banquo is being vocal about his thoughts on Macbeth killing Duncan

Macbeth got word that Banquo is going to try and kill him

What does the second apparition tell Macbeth?

No one born from a woman can harm you

No one born from a man can harm you

You will not be defeated until the trees march towards your castle

What does the third appartition tell Macbeth?

You will not be defeated until Birnam Wood's trees march towards your castle

Banquo's lineage will still be kings

No one born of a woman can harm you

What has been happening to Lady Macbeth since Banquo's death?

She has been having hallucinations

She has been having horrible dreams

She has been followed by the ghost of Banquo

What do Malcolm's men use as camoflague?

Armor used by Macbeth's soldiers

Why is Macduff able to kill Macbeth?

He was born from Cesarean section

He was born from a spell from a witch

He was much more skilled at fighting than Macbeth

Macduff was given a special sword from the witches

Macbeth Test Review

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RL.3.10, RL.2.6, RL.K.1

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This quiz comprehensively assesses high school students' knowledge of Shakespeare's *Macbeth*, covering plot events, character relationships, supernatural elements, and famous quotations from the tragedy. The questions are appropriate for grades 9-12 and require students to demonstrate detailed recall of the play's sequence of events, analyze character motivations and actions, and identify key literary passages. Students need a thorough understanding of the play's structure, from the initial prophecies and Duncan's murder through Macbeth's psychological deterioration and final downfall. The quiz emphasizes critical plot points including the witches' prophecies, the murders of Duncan and Banquo, Lady Macbeth's manipulation and eventual madness, the apparitions' warnings, and the play's resolution with Malcolm's restoration to the throne. Students must also recognize significant quotations and connect them to their speakers, demonstrating both textual knowledge and understanding of character voice and thematic significance. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying Shakespeare's *Macbeth* in grades 9-12. The assessment serves as an excellent review tool before a unit exam, allowing students to test their comprehensive knowledge of the play's major elements in a structured format. Teachers can use this quiz for formative assessment to identify areas where students need additional review, as homework to reinforce reading assignments, or as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before class discussions. The mix of plot-based questions and quotation identification makes it valuable for reviewing both narrative comprehension and textual analysis skills. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards RL.9-10.1 and RL.11-12.1 for citing textual evidence, RL.9-10.3 and RL.11-12.3 for analyzing character development and plot progression, and RL.9-10.4 and RL.11-12.4 for determining meaning of words and phrases as they are used in text.