Macbeth Final Test

Who is sentenced to death in Act I?

• Duncan
• The Thane of Cawdor
• Ross
• Chuck Norris

The Thane of Cawdor is killed by Macbeth.

• True
• False

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

• needs to show how easy the deed was for him
• has to prove that he has murdered Duncan
• wants to frighten her for encouraging him
• feels distressed and shocked at his actions

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

• ships at sea
• battle armor
• brotherly love
• blood

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

• She will poison his food and it will look like a natural death
• She will drug the king's guards and Macbeth will then go into the king's room and kill him.
• 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 advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth when he arrives home?

• 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
• He must learn to look innocent even when his heart is full of evil.
• 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
• He wants to be king

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

• He is glad, because now his secret has died with her.
• He is calm, saying that she would have died sooner or later, anyway.
• He flies into a rage and kills the doctor
• He calls on the witches to bring her back to life

Who wrote The Tragedy of Macbeth?

• Henry Higgins
• William Shakespeare
• John Donne
• J. K. Rowling

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

• "Treacherous rebel! Despised rogue!"
• "Your Majesty, Lord of all Scotland!"
• "My Precious!"
• "Valiant Cousin! Worthy Gentleman"