Macbeth orders the deaths of Macduff's family and servants because:

he wanted to punish Macduff for betraying him and joining with Malcolm

Lady Macduff had had an affair with Banquo and might be pregnant with an heir

he was afraid they would lead the rebellion to overthrow him

Lady Macbeth was jealous of Lady Macduff

"No boasting like a fool, this deed I'll do before this purpose cool" is one of Macbeth's last lines in this passage. What does this line mean?

Instead of boasting, I will do the deed before I lose my determination.

I will do this deed before Lady Macbeth convinces me to relax and cool my anger

I won't boast foolishly but will act with coolness and purpose. No more wavering

How does Lady Macduff feel about her husband's departure for England?

She is upset that he has abandoned their family and his castle

She prays that he is able to overthrow Macbeth

She is relieved, as she is conducting an affair with Macbeth

She is overjoyed, as she will inherit all the lands and the castle

Malcolm says, "Let's go share our sorrows together." Macduff says, "No, let's be men and not cry." How is this ironic later in the scene?

Macduff wants to weep and Malcolm is urging him to be strong

Macduff and Malcolm end the scene joking and enjoying each other's company

By the end of the scene, all three men no longer are concerned about Scotland

By the end of the scene, both Macduff and Malcolm are crying.

Why does Malcolm misrepresent himself to Macduff and pretend that he's lustful, greedy, and terrorizing?

Malcolm wanted to be sure Macduff wasn't tricking him to betray him to Macbeth

Malcolm thought Macduff was responsible for Duncan's murder

Malcolm wanted to punish Macduff for not arriving in time to save his father

Malcolm did not want to return to Scotland

How do Macduff and Malcolm plan to overthrow Macbeth?

They will join forces with England and defeat Macbeth's army

They will send an assassin to poison Macbeth

They will persuade the noblemen of Scotland to stop paying taxes

They will break into his castle together and kill him

Why is Malcolm suspicious of Macduff?

He is worried that Macduff will betray him to Macbeth

He is worried Macduff is trying to kill him

He is worried that Macduff wants to be king

He is worried that Macduff wants to find and kill King Edward

Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking in scene 1 is caused by

the witches haunting her dreams

While sleepwalking, Lady Macbeth

makes references to her husband's murders

thanks the witches for their prophecies

threatens the doctor and her maid

In scene 3 (see passage above), how does Macbeth feel about the upcoming battle?

He is confident because of the witches' prophecies

He is fearful of where his soul will go when he dies

He is scared of Malcolm and the English army

He is worried about his wife's safety

How does the prediction that Birnum Wood will move to Dunsinane Hill come true?

The soldiers use tree branches for camouflage as they approach the hill

The soldiers build trebuchets out of the trees and take them to Dunsinane hill

Strong winds blow the leaves from the woods to Dunsinane HIll

The witches enchant the trees to move to Dunsinane Hill

How does Lady Macbeth die?

She was killed while fighting in the battle

In this monologue, Macbeth depicts life as

a worthless, meaningless existence

a hopeful future of reigning as the King of Scotland

dull, and the only way to make it interesting is to put actors to death

a candle he has burned at both ends, and he's ready to retire

If Macbeth could not be harmed by a man born of woman, why could Macduff kill him?

Macduff was born by Caesarian section, not from natural birth

Macduff's mother was royal, not a common woman

Macduff is the son of Hecate, the queen witch, who is not a human woman

Just before his death Macbeth

realized that he had been trapped by the witches' riddles

prayed that God would forgive him of all his sins

thanked the witches and his wife for making him king

still believed that the witches had been honest and innocent

Macbeth Act 4 & 5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Where does Act 4, Scene 1 take place?

in a cave

at Macbeth's castle

on the battlefield

on a heath

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What are the witches doing as Act 4, Scene 1 opens?

making a potion

casting spells

changing

all of these

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How many apparitions appear in front of Macbeth?

one

two

three

four

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is NOT one of the three warnings that the witches gave Macbeth in this scene?

No man born of a woman can hurt Macbeth

Macbeth shall never have children

Beware the Thane of Fife (Macduff)

Macbeth will not be defeated until the woods move to Dunsinane Hill

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What decision does Macbeth make here?

Macbeth will ask the witches to curse Macduff

Macbeth will run to England and ask Macduff's forgiveness

Macbeth will kill Macduff (just to be sure!)

Macbeth will leave Macduff alone, since Macduff can't hurt him.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the sight of eight kings and Banquo mean?

Fleance will soon die

Macbeth was successful at ending Banquo's line of descendants

Banquo's descendants would eventually be kings

Banquo is still alive and plotting to overthrow Macbeth

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How does Macbeth react to the apparition of Banquo's descendants becoming kings?

He isn't bothered, since the witches have already given him warnings

He is horrified and overcome with shock

He doesn't believe the apparition and doesn't react to it.

He attempts to strangle the apparitions

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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Macbeth Act 4 & 5

Where does Act 4, Scene 1 take place?

What are the witches doing as Act 4, Scene 1 opens?

How many apparitions appear in front of Macbeth?

What is NOT one of the three warnings that the witches gave Macbeth in this scene?

What decision does Macbeth make here?

What does the sight of eight kings and Banquo mean?

How does Macbeth react to the apparition of Banquo's descendants becoming kings?

Macbeth orders the deaths of Macduff's family and servants because:

"No boasting like a fool, this deed I'll do before this purpose cool" is one of Macbeth's last lines in this passage. What does this line mean?

What does Lady Macduff tell her son about Macduff?

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