Macbeth Act V Quiz Review

What is Lady Macbeth imagining while she is sleepwalking in Act V, Scene I?

• She believes she sees blood on her hands and tries to wash it away.

• She describes seeing witches and apparitions.

• She calls for Duncan, sees his ghost, and begs for forgiveness.

Answer explanation

She believes she sees blood on her hands and tries to wash it away.

She also confesses to Duncan's murder and her knowledge of Lady Macduff's murder.

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Which of the following causes Macbeth to realize that he has been misled by one of the Witches' prophecies?

• the presence of Fleance in the opposing army

• the revelation of how Macduff was born

• the death of his wife

Answer explanation

The realization that Macduff was born via C-section is the final instance that makes Macbeth realize that the Witches' prophecies have misled him.

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How does Lady Macbeth die?

• She is wounded in the battle.

• Malcolm kills her out of revenge.

• She commits suicide off-stage.

Answer explanation

After experiencing hallucinations while sleepwalking, Lady Macbeth commits suicide.

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A _______ is a person who takes a position of power illegally or by force.

Answer explanation

Usurper

Macbeth is an example of a usurper.

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If you ______ something, you are passionately expressing grief or sorrow.

Answer explanation

Lament

Macbeth laments his wife's death.

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If something is ________ to you, you regard it with disgust or hatred.

Answer explanation

Abhorred

Macbeth is Abhorred to Macduff and Malcolm.

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Which of the following phrases includes a compound adjective that is punctuated correctly?

• slow moving traffic

• fresh-brewed coffee

• new, leather jacket

Answer explanation

Fresh-brewed coffee is the compound adjective that is formatted correctly.

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Why does the doctor say Lady Macbeth needs the divine instead of a physician?

• He does not have the supplies at the castle in order to help her.

• He is actually there as a spy and does not want to help Lady Macbeth.

• He thinks Lady Macbeth is troubled by her conscience, not her physical health.

Answer explanation

He thinks Lady Macbeth is troubled by her conscience, not her physical health.

Remember, back in these days, people went to confession to be absolved of their evil-doings and clear their consciences instead of maybe talking to a therapist.

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Which of the following characters is NOT a minor character in the play?

• Banquo's Ghost

• Sieward

• Ross

Answer explanation

A minor character is a character that does not help drive the action of the play, but who can reveal traits about the other characters.

Ross and the Doctor are both characters who would be considered minor characters.

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Remember, dramatic irony is when the audience knows something a character does not.

Why is Malcolm commanding his soldiers to camouflage themselves with branches from Birnam Wood as they approach the castle an example of dramatic irony?

• Malcolm does not know that Macbeth is already waiting to surrender.

• Malcolm does not know that Lady Macbeth's death has distracted Macbeth already.

• Malcolm does not know that the camouflage will fulfill one of the witches' prophecies.

Answer explanation

Readers are aware of the prophecies given to Macbeth, but Malcolm is not.

He was in England during this private meeting, which is what makes this dramatic irony.

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