Malcom describes Cawdor's last moments before execution. What is Duncan's reply?

You can't tell what is in a person's heart by looking at his face.

You should never turn your back, even on a friend.

You shouldn't sympathize for one who has committed evil deeds

You should always be ready for you never know when death will strike.

What does Lady Macbeth say stopped her from killing Duncan?

Duncan reminds her of her father

She believes Macbeth must do the murder

The shriek of an owl frightened her

What is Lady Macbeth's plan for Duncan's murder?

She will drug the king's guards and Macbeth will then go into the king's room and kill him.

She will poison his food and it will look like a natural death

They will bribe the guards and offer them money to kill the king.

Macbeth's soldiers will come into the banquet disguised as robbers and they will commit the murder.

What news does Ross bring to Macbeth in Act I?

Macbeth now holds the title of the Thane of Cawdor

The Thane of Glamis has been killed

The army has just lost the battle with the Norwegians

What advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth when he arrives home?

He must learn to look innocent even when his heart is full of evil.

He shouldn't eat too much, because that would make him too sleepy to commit the murder quickly.

He should let Banquo in on the plan so that he has more help

This would not be a good time to murder Duncan. They should wait a few days.

Macbeth says, "Stars, hide your fires. Let not light see my black and deep desires." What are Macbeth's desires?

He wants to go home to see Lady Macbeth

He wants to raise the taxes in the lands he rules

He is very tired. He wants the stars to stop shining so he can sleep

What is Macbeth's reaction to Lady Macbeth's death?

He is calm, saying that she would have died sooner or later, anyway.

He is glad, because now his secret has died with her.

He flies into a rage and kills the doctor

He calls on the witches to bring her back to life

What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hears Macbeth has defeated Macdonwald

"Valiant Cousin! Worthy Gentleman"

"Treacherous rebel! Despised rogue!"

"Your Majesty, Lord of all Scotland!"

What do the doctor and gentlewoman see Lady Macbeth doing?

She is sleepwalking and talking about the murders

She is crying and tearing at her clothes

She is singing and dancing down the halls of the castle

She is making brownies for their company

What three things does drinking provoke (according to the Porter)?

"Nose-painting, sleep and urine"

"Poor health, nightmares and poverty"

What is Macbeth's plan for killing Banquo and Fleance? Does it work?

He gets two convicted murderers to wait along the road and ambush them. Banquo is killed but Fleance escapes

He has his soldiers attack them, Banquo is wounded but Fleance dies

He poisons their meal and they both die

He plans to kill them that night. They find out and both escape

Macbeth says to Macduff, "But get thee back, my soul is too much charged with blood of thine already." To what is he referring?

Macbeth doesn't want to fight Macduff; he has already killed Macduff's family

Macbeth has the urge to kill anyone who come near him

Macbeth is wounded and wants compassion

Macbeth is ready to stop the bloodshed and give up the throne

What is Lady Macbeth's "prayer" to the spirits after she learns King Duncan is coming?

She wants to be filled with cruelty, given the hard heart and thick blood necessary to do what has to be done to make Macbeth king.

She prays that Duncan will die on the way.

She asks for a sign that her decision is the right one for her husband and for the country.

She want's her husband's nerve to become stronger.

What do the witches predict in Act I scene 3 for Macbeth? For Banquo?

Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor and eventually king. Banquo's descendants will be king, although he will not.

Macbeth will be conqueror of Norway, Banquo will be king

Macbeth will remain Thane of of Glamis, Banquo will be Thane of Cawdor, neither will ever be king.

Macbeth will be king. Banquo will be Thane of Glamis and Cawdor

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This quiz comprehensively covers Shakespeare's *Macbeth* and is appropriate for grade 12 students studying British literature. The questions span the entire tragedy, examining plot progression, character development, thematic elements, and literary devices. Students need a thorough understanding of the play's five acts, including major scenes like the witches' prophecies, Duncan's murder, Banquo's ghost at the feast, Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking scene, and the final battle. The quiz requires students to analyze character motivations, particularly the psychological deterioration of both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, and to identify central themes such as ambition, guilt, appearance versus reality, and the corruption of power. Students must also recognize literary motifs like blood imagery and understand the significance of key quotes that reveal character development and thematic meaning. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying Shakespeare's *Macbeth* in grade 12. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a comprehensive unit review, formative assessment tool, or summative evaluation of student understanding. Teachers can use this quiz to gauge student comprehension before major discussions, as homework to reinforce reading assignments, or as preparation for more extensive literary analysis essays. The variety of question types allows educators to identify specific areas where students may need additional support, whether in plot comprehension, character analysis, or thematic interpretation. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2 for analyzing themes and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3 for examining character development, making it an invaluable tool for measuring student mastery of complex literary analysis skills essential for advanced high school English.

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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How does Macbeth die?

Who is sentenced to death in Act I?

Macbeth most likely brings the bloody daggers to Lady Macbeth because he . . .

What does Banquo say about the motives of the "instruments of darkness?"

After Lady Macbeth reads the letter, what does she tell us is her opinion of Macbeth, and how does she plan to help him?

One of the images or themes that runs throughout the play is that of

Malcom describes Cawdor's last moments before execution. What is Duncan's reply?

What does Lady Macbeth say stopped her from killing Duncan?

At the end of the play who will become the King of Scotland?

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