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 had the chance to kill Duncan herself. What reason does she give for not doing it?

She wanted Macbeth to be a man and do it himself.

Why do Malcolm and Donalbain decide to flee the country?

They fear they could be killed next.

They are guilty, so they ran away.

They know that Macbeth will be a bad king.

They want to get away so they may grieve in peace.

What do Malcolm and Donalbain decide to do?

Malcolm goes to England; Donalbain to Ireland

Malcolm goes to Ireland; Donalbain to England

Why does Macbeth decide to murder Banquo?

The witches predicted that Banquo's son would become 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.

The Second Apparition, a Bloody Child, says "Be bloody, bold, and resolute. Laugh to scorn The power of man, for none of woman born Shall harm Macbeth." What is it telling Macbeth?

Be tough, no one will ever hurt him

Lady Macbeth has killed a child

Lady Macbeth will have a child, but it will die

The last Apparition is a line of eight kings, the last one with a mirror in his hand, followed by Banquo's ghost. What does this symbolize?

all the thanes of Duncan's kingdom

the people who were murdered by Macbeth

What does Macduff swear to do when he hears that his family is dead?

return to Scotland to bury them

have Macbeth tried for their murders

Why is Macduff able to kill Macbeth?

He receives supernatural help from the witches

Which of the following best describes Lady Macbeth’s death?

None of the above. She dies offstage.

She throws herself off the castle.

She declares her own guilt and stabs herself with a knife.

Macduff slays her in revenge for his own wife’s murder.

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RL.11-12.3, RL.9-10.3, RL.11-12.10

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What country is the play 'Macbeth' set in?

England

Norway

Ireland

Scotland

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Who also fought bravely with Macbeth in the battle at the beginning of the play?

King Duncan

Malcolm

Banquo

Lady Macbeth

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 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.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What do Macbeth and Banquo see that is supernatural?

a big storm

three witches

a bloody battle

a letter

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 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

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the original Thane of Cawdor executed?

He cheated on his wife.

He committed treason against King Duncan and Scotland

He killed the Queen.

He refused to go into battle because he was a coward.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who helps Macbeth come up with his plan to kill the king?

Malcolm

The witches

Banquo

Lady Macbeth

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

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M@cbeth

50 questions

What country is the play 'Macbeth' set in?

Who also fought bravely with Macbeth in the battle at the beginning of the play?

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

What do Macbeth and Banquo see that is supernatural?

What plan does Macbeth begin to develop in Act 1?

Why was the original Thane of Cawdor executed?

Who helps Macbeth come up with his plan to kill the king?

Why does Macbeth want to kill King Duncan?

Finish the quote:
"If chance will have me ________, why, chance may crown me." - Macbeth

Finish the quote:
"It is too full o' th' _______ of human kindness" - Lady Macbeth

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M@cbeth

50 questions

What country is the play 'Macbeth' set in?

Who also fought bravely with Macbeth in the battle at the beginning of the play?

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

What do Macbeth and Banquo see that is supernatural?

What plan does Macbeth begin to develop in Act 1?

Why was the original Thane of Cawdor executed?

Who helps Macbeth come up with his plan to kill the king?

Why does Macbeth want to kill King Duncan?

Finish the quote:"If chance will have me ________, why, chance may crown me." - Macbeth

Finish the quote:"It is too full o' th' _______ of human kindness" - Lady Macbeth

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Finish the quote:
"If chance will have me ________, why, chance may crown me." - Macbeth

Finish the quote:
"It is too full o' th' _______ of human kindness" - Lady Macbeth