Quiz Macbeth Act 1 Scenes 5-7

After reading Macbeth's letter, Lady Macbeth wants Macbeth to be king but worries that he is too

• unintelligent

• scared

• angry

• kind

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After Lady Macbeth hears that Duncan is coming to her home, she asks the spirits to

• keep her safe and protect her from Duncan

• help her stop Macbeth from doing anything violent

• make her more like a man that is cruel and feels no regret

• help her make Duncan fall in love with her

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After Lady Macbeth hears that Duncan is coming to her home, she asks the spirits to

• keep her safe and protect her from Duncan

• help her stop Macbeth from doing anything violent

• make her more like a man that is cruel and feels no regret

• help her make Duncan fall in love with her

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Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth that when Duncan arrives, to look like an innocent flower on the outside but underneath be a

• snake

• tiger

• wolf

• rat

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In Scene v., how does Lady Macbeth learn of the witches' prophesy?

• She hears it from a messenger.

• Macbeth tells her when he returns home.

• Macbeth writes her a letter.

• Banquo tells her.

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Who comes up with the plan to murder King Duncan?

• Macbeth

• Banquo

• Malcolm

• Lady Macbeth

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What does the following quote from scene v mean?

"Look like th' innocent flower,

But be the serpent under ’t."

• Be beautiful like a flower, but fierce like a snake.

• Appear innocent and welcoming, but be ready to strike.

• Act like a delicate flower, but be strong underneath.

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How is the following quote from scene vi an example of dramatic irony?

"This castle hath a pleasant seat."

• Macbeth thinks his castle looks welcoming, but King Duncan thinks it is a dump.

• Lady Macbeth believes her castle is spotless, but a murder has taken place.

• King Duncan thinks Macbeth's castle is pleasant, but he's walking into a deathtrap.

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What internal conflict is Macbeth struggling with at the beginning of Scene vii ?

• He is not sure if he can kill his King.

• He does not know if he can leave his wife.

• He does not know if he can betray Banquo.

• He does not know if he can kill the Prince.

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What is Macbeth's argument to not go through with the plan in Scene vii ?

• The witches did not say how he would become King.

• Banquo also knows the prophecy and might suspect him.

• Macbeth has obtained many honors and rewards from King Duncan.

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