Why does Macbeth want to kill King Duncan?

The people don't respect Duncan.

The witches forced Macbeth to carry out their plan.

Lady Macbeth's plan to kill Duncan includes which of the following:

strangling Duncan in his sleep.

What is weird about the night that Macbeth kills Duncan?

There is a strange glow coming from the horizon.

There are reports of a ghost wandering the halls.

A wolf is scene prowling around the castle.

In scene 1, Macbeth is clearly lying to Banquo when he says that he

is unprepared to entertain Duncan

What mistake does Macbeth make when he murders Duncan?

He forgets to leave the daggers with the sleeping guards

He accidentally kills Malcolm instead of Duncan.

He is too loud and must flee the scene before he's done.

He responds to a prayer and alerts the neighboring guest.

What is the signal Lady Macbeth is to give Macbeth to let him know that she has taken care of the guards?

She will send a servant to say she is ill and wants to see him

She will light three candles in her bedroom window

She will stand at the window and whistle like a bird

According to Lady Macbeth, she didn't kill Duncan herself because

Duncan reminded her of her sleeping father

She wanted Macbeth to feel in control

She is not physically strong enough to overtake Duncan

She saw in a dream that Macbeth was fated to murder him

The voice that calls out "Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep" symbolizes

Macbeth's guilt and the consequences for his actions

Macbeth's decision to murder Duncan in his sleep

The fact that Duncan will never wake up from his "sleep"

His paranoia that someone witnessed the murder

Why wont Macbeth return the daggers to the servants?

he cannot bear to look again at what he has done

He is afraid that someone will hear him

He can't bear the idea of committing another evil act

In reference to the previous question, Banquo, the Old Man and Macduff discuss that Malcolm and Donalbain may have

Bribed the guards to commit the murder

Been the ones to frame the guards

Ran away to avoid the pressure of the crown

In Act 2, Scene 4, Macduff subtly emphasizes his opposition to Macbeth by

Refusing to go see Macbeth crowned

Publicly swearing allegiance to Malcolm

Attempting to rally the thanes against Macbeth

Macbeth Act 1 and 2

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which characters does the play begin with?

Duncan, Malcolm, and Donalbain

The Three Witches

Macbeth and Banquo

Lady Macbeth and Macbeth

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The setting of Macbeth take place in __________.

England

Norway

Ireland

Scotland

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Macbeth was considered a _________ for his victories in battle.

coward

king

hero

witch

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What title was Macbeth given for his heroic deeds (actions) in battle?

Thane of Scotland

Lord of Cumberland

Thane of Cawdor

Lord of Inverness

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What important guest will visit Macbeth at his home (palace)?

King Duncan

King Arthur

Malcolm

Ross

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is Duncan's greatest weakness?

He's too self-obsessed.

He's too trusting.

He's too greedy.

He's too unpleasant.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What plan does Macbeth begin to develop in Act 1?

to kill Banquo

to fight in Norway again

to kill King Duncan

to divorce Lady Macbeth

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.7

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