In the first act, the witches predict

that Macbeth will be king, and Banquo's descendants will be king

that civil war will end and they will meet Macbeth

that Duncan will be killed and Lady Macbeth will kill herself

That Birnam Wood will come to Dunsinane

Before Macbeth murders Duncan, he sees

an apparition of a bloody dagger

an apparition of Duncan's bloody head

Which prophecy does not come true during the course of the play?

Macbeth will become the Thane of Cawdor.

Macbeth will only be hurt when Birnam Wood moves.

Only a man not born of a woman will kill Macbeth.

When Lady Macbeth hears King Duncan is coming to see them, she

is pleased with the opportunity it gives Macbeth

is frightened that he may know the truth

is happy because she expects him to name Macbeth his successor

is worried that Macbeth may commit a terrible deed

The scene of Duncan's murder is described as

a new Gorgon ( a reference to Medusa)

a new Hecate (the goddess of Witchcraft)

What error did Macbeth commit in regard to the murder?

He brought the daggers out of the room with him.

He awakened the king before he killed him.

During his second visit with the witches, what is the last piece of information Macbeth demands to know?

If he will rule England as well as Scotland

Malcolm speaks negatively about himself and lies to Macduff in order to

prevent Macduff from killing him

What symptom does Lady Macbeth exhibit to the doctor?

She rubs her hands together together as if washing them in her sleepwalking state.

She refuses to rise from bed at all.

She lacks the ability to laugh.

Macbeth convinces the two murderers to kill Banquo by telling them that

Banquo is the reason for their suffering.

He will kill them if they don't do it.

They will be named princes if they do it.

What is Lady Macbeth's role in Macbeth's plan to kill Banquo and Fleance?

It is her idea from the beginning.

She tries to talk him out of it.

She introduces Macbeth to the murderers.

How do the murderers sent to kill Banquo leave the job incomplete?

Banquo's son, Fleance, escapes.

They forget to rob Banquo of his purse.

Banquo's valuable horses are not captured.

Why is Lady Macbeth unable to kill Duncan when she has the chance?

Duncan has been too kind to her.

What are Macbeth's arguments to himself against killing Duncan?

Macbeth is Duncan's kinsman and host. Duncan is a good and popular king; his death would bring sorrow to Scotland.

Macbeth doesn't really have the ambition to be king. He is doing this to please his wife. He may be able to change his mind.

There are too many witnesses in the castle. He could never get away with it.

If anyone found out that he did it, they would just kill him. He is better off being a Thane and being alive.

Why does Lady Macbeth faint immediately after Duncan's murder?

It is an act to turn attention away from her husband.

The guilt of her involvement is too much to bear.

She is genuinely worried about the fate of Scotland.

The sight of blood makes her woozy.

Macbeth suggests the doctor cure Lady Macbeth by

erasing terrible memories from her mind with medicine

sending her away to somewhere peaceful

talking with her about her concerns

providing her with activities to occupy her mind

Why do Malcolm and Donalbain leave the country after Duncan's murder?

They are afraid the murderer will be after them, too.

They don't want to be accused of the crime.

They are going to take the sad news to their mother.

They want to start making the funeral arrangements.

The unnatural disturbances that continue all night, including the screaming, daytime darkness, murderous owl, and Duncan's horses turning wild, symbolize

nature revolting against the evil of Macbeth's deeds

the inevitable chaos of a terrible storm

the coming war with a neighboring country

the imminent flight of the king's sons

The "barren scepter" Macbeth refers to is a symbol implying that he

will have no heirs to the throne

will soon be overthrown and slain

prefers a smooth scepter barren of decoration

Why does Macbeth want Banquo and Fleance dead?

He is furious that he has done the work to become king, and Banquo's descendants will benefit.

He thinks they suspect him, and they may try to kill Lady Macbeth in retaliation.

He is afraid they will try to bring Malcolm and Donalbain back and make one of them king instead.

He has gone crazy and wants to kill anyone associated with Duncan.

Macbeth says he is disappointed that Banquo is going riding before the feast because

he needs help with his military strategy

Lady Macbeth needed Banquo's help.

Lady Macbeth covers for her husband's irrational comments by saying

He is suffering from a childhood illness, and it will pass.

He is just tired and stressed from being the King.

He has high anxiety and needs to see a doctor immediately.

In Act V, the Gentlewoman refuses to repeat Lady Macbeth's sleep-talk to the doctor because

There is no witness to confirm the truth of her words.

The words are mumbled, and she can't understand them.

Lady Macbeth made her promise not to repeat the words to anyone.

She thinks that the doctor will not believe her.

Which of the following is the one thing the witches did NOT show Macbeth?

8 kings followed by Banquo's ghost

When Macduff receives the news of his family, Malcolm urges him to

feel his grief and then rouse his anger

Macbeth tries to reassure himself that Malcolm and Macduff are not a threat to him because they

do not have the military power that he has

What is the probably cause of Lady Macbeth's suicide?

She feels guilty for her role in Duncan's murder and all the murders that followed.

She cannot stand to be with Macbeth anymore.

She feels profound despair for the state of Scotland.

She does not want to be taken alive by those who oppose Macbeth.

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

He is calm, saying 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 the witches to bring her back to life.

Why is Macbeth fearless in the final battle?

The witches told him no man born of a woman could harm him.

He no longer cares whether he remains king.

The witches promised him an heir.

He wishes to avenge Lady Macbeth's death.

This famous line "Fair is foul and foul is fair" best represents which of the following themes of the play?

Absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Prophesies are not fated, but fatal.

There is danger in overzealous ambition.

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30 sec • 1 pt

The setting of the play is primarily in

England

Ireland

Scotland

Norway

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

It is believed that Shakespeare wrote this play largely to please

King Henry VIII

Queen Elizabeth

King James I

King Arthur

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At the beginning of the play, Scotland is at war with which country?

England

Ireland

Denmark

Norway

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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

30 sec • 1 pt

An extended speech in which a character speaks to himself or herself on stage to reveal a private thought is called a

metaphor

soliloquy

eulogy

epilogue

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.7

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30 sec • 1 pt

The original Thane of Cawdor was

Macbeth's father

a traitor to Scotland

Macbeth's fellow soldier

Duncan's son

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the beginning of the play, Macbeth successfully fights against

Cawdor

Banquo

Macdonwald

Macduff

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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CCSS.RL.8.7

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30 sec • 1 pt

Macbeth first meets the witches when he is returning home from

a meeting with King Duncan

a coronation ceremony

Banquo's residence

a battle he has just won

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

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Macbeth Review

The setting of the play is primarily in

It is believed that Shakespeare wrote this play largely to please

At the beginning of the play, Scotland is at war with which country?

An extended speech in which a character speaks to himself or herself on stage to reveal a private thought is called a

The original Thane of Cawdor was

In the beginning of the play, Macbeth successfully fights against

Macbeth first meets the witches when he is returning home from

In the first act, the witches predict

Macbeth believes it is equally unlikely that he will be named either Thane of Cawdor or King of Scotland. However, the audience already knows that Duncan has ordered the Thane of Cawdor's execution and he plans to give Macbeth the title; therefore, this is an example of

Who does Duncan name the Prince of Cumberland?

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