Macbeth Act 2 Quiz
Authored by Paul Olley
English
9th - 10th Grade
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This quiz comprehensively assesses students' understanding of Act II of Shakespeare's *Macbeth*, focusing on the pivotal murder scene and its immediate aftermath. The questions target comprehension of plot details, character motivations, and literary analysis skills appropriate for grades 9-10. Students must demonstrate knowledge of key events such as the hallucinated dagger, Duncan's murder, and the princes' flight, while also analyzing character psychology, particularly Macbeth's guilt and Lady Macbeth's manipulation. The quiz requires students to interpret figurative language, understand dramatic techniques like the porter's knocking that creates urgency, and analyze how Shakespeare uses dialogue structure to convey characters' emotional states. Students need strong reading comprehension skills, the ability to analyze symbolism and metaphor, and understanding of how dramatic irony and foreshadowing function in tragedy. Created by Paul Olley, an English teacher in Great Britain who teaches grades 9-10. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool to gauge student comprehension after reading Act II, ensuring they grasp both literal plot points and deeper thematic elements before progressing further into the play. Teachers can use this as a post-reading check, homework assignment, or review activity before class discussions about Macbeth's psychological transformation and Lady Macbeth's role as manipulator. The mix of factual recall and analytical questions makes it ideal for identifying which students need additional support with close reading or textual analysis. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards RL.9-10.1 (citing textual evidence), RL.9-10.3 (analyzing character development), and RL.9-10.4 (determining meaning of words and phrases), while supporting students' ability to engage with complex literary texts and develop critical thinking skills essential for advanced literary study.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Act II takes place in _______________
a battlefield
MacBeth's castle
the witches' shack
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.8.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The dagger that MacBeth sees leading him into Duncan's room is ________________.
given to him by Lady MacBeth
part of a hallucination
stolen from his friend, Banquo
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
When MacBeth talks nervously about the murders, Lady MacBeth tells him to _____________________
have some courage
kill all the witnesses
run away immediately
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
After the murder, Malcolm and Donalbain flee Scotland because they ____________________________
have lost their inheritance
are guilty to the murder
fear they will be killed
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of Lady Macbeth's line: "My hands are of your color, but I shame to wear a heart so white"?
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why didn't Lady Macbeth murder King Duncan herself?
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary emotion that Macbeth feels after murdering King Duncan?
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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