The numbered side notes in Macbeth help readers understand which aspect of the play?

what the characters are doing on stage

Which was true for those who watched a play at the Globe Theater during Shakespeare's day?

The play was performed during the day.

The play was about a religious subject.

The sets were colorful and elaborate.

The stage was well lit with many candles.

Why does Lady Macbeth think that Macbeth has little chance of becoming king?

Macbeth is not ruthless enough.

Macbeth does not want to kill Duncan.

Banquo will become king after Duncan.

King Duncan is still a young man.

What is the main idea of Act 2 of Macbeth?

Murderers must live with guilt.

Banquo is last person Macbeth talks to before he kills King Duncan. Why does Shakespeare bring Banquo and Macbeth together at this point in the play?

Shakespeare uses Banquo to represent a last chance for Macbeth change his mind.

Shakespeare uses Banquo to persuade Macbeth to go ahead with the murder.

Shakespeare wants to provide comic relief before the murder takes place.

Shakespeare wants to introduce the character of Fleance, who accompanies Banquo.

Why does Lady Macbeth drug the servants in scene ii?

She wants them to sleep while she kills Duncan.

She wants them dead so they will not tell what they saw.

She does not want their help in killing Duncan.

She wants to stop them from killing Duncan.

Which of the following is a characteristic of blank verse?

It has ten syllables, with a stress falling on every second syllable.

The use of old fashioned language makes it sound classical.

The pause in the middle creates a singsong rhythm to the poetry.

The stress pattern is irregular and ends with a two syllable word.

How should you read blank verse to make sense of it?

Pay little attention to punctuation.

Read each line as a separate thought.

Why does Lady Macbeth choose not to kill Duncan herself?

She thinks the king, as he sleeps, looks like her father.

The witches said that she should not.

She thinks Macbeth should do it to prove that he is a strong leader.

She does not believe a woman should kill a king.

What does Macbeth mean when he says he will “sleep no more”?

His conscience will never let him sleep.

He will have heavy responsibilities as king.

He must run away and always look out for people chasing him.

What does Macbeth mean when he says the blood on his hand will redden all the seas?

He can never get over his guilt about killing Duncan.

People will see the blood on his hands.

He is afraid to wash the blood from his hands.

He is not the only one who wanted Duncan dead.

What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says to Macbeth, “My hands are of your color, but I shame / To wear a heart so white”?

Her hands are red with Duncan's blood, but unlike Macbeth, she is not afraid.

Her hands are red with Duncan's blood, but unlike Macbeth, she is relieved.

Her hands are also red with Duncan's blood, and she is ashamed.

Her hands are also red with Duncan's blood, and she is afraid.

Why do Ross and Macduff think King Duncan’s sons have killed their father?

Both sons have run away, which makes them look guilty.

The sons were jealous of King Duncan's victory in the war with Norway.

The sons had not wanted Macbeth to become king.

The sons were jealous of how their father honored Macbeth and Banquo.

What is the main purpose of Act III?

to show how Macbeth's troubles are growing

to resolve the central conflicts

to introduce important characters

to present the climax of the play

At the beginning of Act III, Macbeth learns that Banquo will not return until after dark. Why is this good news for him?

It will be easier to have Banquo murdered under cover of darkness.

He thinks that Banquo may become lost in the dark and miss the banquet.

He wants Banquo to be late for the banquet.

Banquo will be the guest of honor at the banquet.

Why does Macbeth decide to kill Banquo?

The witches had predicted that Banquo's son would be king.

He believes that Banquo wants to kill him and become king himself.

He knows that Banquo wants King Duncan's sons to become king.

He knows that Banquo wants him to stand trial for killing King Duncan.

How did Macbeth persuade the two murderers to kill Banquo?

He reminded them that Banquo had caused all their troubles.

He promised to make them officials in his court.

He guaranteed that they would not be punished for the murder.

He offered them a large amount of money.

During the Banquet, Macbeth becomes unhappy and distracted. Lady Macbeth says to him, “Gentle my lord, sleek o’er your rugged looks; / Be bright and jovial among your guests tonight.” What does she mean?

Don't look so gloomy. Be cheerful with your guests.

Be careful. Your guests are angry and not to be trusted.

You look very rugged. Go clean up before seeing your guests.

Don't be so rough with people. They are your guests, not your enemies.

The murderer appears at the banquet to report to Macbeth. He says that Banquo is dead but not his son Fleance. Macbeth says in an aside, “the worm that’s fled / Hath nature that in time will venom breed, / No teeth for th’ present.” What does Macbeth mean?

Fleance is not a danger to him now, but he will become one later.

Fleance is a weak person whom he does not fear.

Fleance is an evil person but no one to fear.

Fleance is a coward for not staying to defend his father.

At the end of the banquet scene, Macbeth tells his wife that Macduff did not come to the celebration. Then he says, “We are yet but young in deed.” What does he mean?

They are not finished with their troubles.

They are innocent of any crimes.

They are just learning how to rule.

They are very young to be rulers.

Which conflict is external?

Macbeth wants Banquo dead so he hires murderers to kill him.

Banquo likes Macbeth but suspects that he killed Duncan.

When Macbeth prepared to kill King Duncan, he saw a dagger floating in front of him.

Macbeth regrets killing Duncan and Banquo, but he would do it again if necessary.

At the end of Act III, Macbeth plans to visit the witches once more. What does he want to learn?

what troubles are still in store for him

why they prophesied that he would be king

why they did not tell him he would have to kill Banquo

How has Macbeth changed between the beginning of Act I and the end of Act III?

He no longer hesitates to use treachery to achieve his ends.

he has gained the respect and loyalty of his friends.

He no longer doubts his ability to rule justly.

He no longer regrets having killed King Duncan.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the theme of Act 1?

witches and magic

disloyalty

betrayal

loyalty in battle

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are the witches important?

They describe the setting.

They explain the history.

They introduce all the characters.

They foreshadow events.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is King Duncan grateful to Macbeth?

Macbeth saved King Duncan's kingdom from rebels and the Norwegian king.

Macbeth captured Scotland for King Duncan.

Macbeth defeated Banquo, who was rebelling against King Duncan.

Macbeth refused to join rebels in fighting King Duncan.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Macbeth’s character flaw?

He is a coward.

He is jealous.

He is ambitious.

He is not a leader.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.W.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do you know about King Duncan?

He is a weak king.

He is a wise military leader.

He values bravery and loyalty.

He is a coward.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Macbeth think about killing King Duncan?

He is not sure if it is the right thing to do.

He is eager to get it done.

He is sure it is the right thing to do.

He does not think about it much.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of stage directions?

ALL: Fair is foul and foul is fair

[Enter Macbeth's wife, alone, with a letter.]

Lady Macbeth: Only look up clear.

King: Whence cam'st thou, worthy Thane?

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.10

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Macbeth Acts 1-3

What is the theme of Act 1?

Why are the witches important?

Why is King Duncan grateful to Macbeth?

What is Macbeth’s character flaw?

What do you know about King Duncan?

What does Macbeth think about killing King Duncan?

Which of the following is an example of stage directions?

Elizabethan writers modeled their tragedies from where?

Where does King Duncan come to spend the night?

The numbered side notes in Macbeth help readers understand which aspect of the play?

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