OCS English IV Module 3 Review

The play The Tragedy of Macbeth was written by which important English writer?

• Winston Churchill

• William Shakespeare

• David Hathaway

• J.K. Rowling

Shakespeare wrote 37 _______ and 154 sonnets in his lifetime.

• plays

• books

• poems

• songs

The first act of a five act play is also known as the _______.

• rising action

• climax

• exposition

• resolution

A tragic hero has a _____ flaw which is a weakness that will lead to his destruction.

• perfect

• small

• large

• fatal

Macbeth and Banquo meet three _____ on the way to King Duncan’s castle.

• brothers

• witches

• servants

• soldiers

What did Macbeth see as he was trying to decide if he should kill King Duncan?

• floating dagger

• bloody cup

• burning tree

• barking dog

“A little water clears us of this deed,” says Lady Macbeth after the murder of King Duncan. Which character trait does this show about Lady Macbeth?

• happy

• forgetful

• sensitive

• heartless

Macbeth sees the ghost of Banquo at the party after he is crowned king. This helps establish what theme in Macbeth?

• Ghosts are real.

• Evil deeds will come back to haunt you.

• Be true to yourself.

• Be understanding of each other.

What is one of the themes of The Tragedy of Macbeth?

• Be understanding of each other.

• Always tell the truth.

• Unchecked ambition can lead to tragedy.

• Be true to yourself.

In order to understand a character, the author shows us character ________ that will help us understand the themes of the work.

• ideas

• traits

• stories

• homes