Macbeth Quiz

In Act I scene 1 of Macbeth, the witches claim, 'Fair is foul, and foul is fair.' What theme does this line help to establish early in the play?

• Life is often unfair.

• Things are not always what they appear to be.

• People who do wrong try to explain away their actions as being fair.

• All good people will eventually do evil deeds

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Based on his actions during the battle in scene 2, which of the following character traits best describe Macbeth?

• Strategic and secretive

• Careless and rebellious

• Courageous and ruthless

• Cunning and corrupt

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In Scene 2, Duncan says to Ross: 'No more that thane of Cawdor shall deceive / Our bosom interest: go pronounce his present death, / And with his former title greet Macbeth.' In these lines, Duncan orders Ross to:

• Announce the execution of the thane of Cawdor and tell Macbeth he now has that title.

• Warn the rest of the noblemen of that the current thane of Cawdor is a traitor

• Command Macbeth to kill the thane of Cawdor so that he can seize his title

• Warn Macbeth about the thane of Cawdor's treachery

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In the opening of scene 3, the witches talk about a spell they cast on a sailor and his wife. The most likely purpose for including this scene is:

• To demonstrate the witches' humorous, playful and childish side

• To reveal the witches' cruel, vindictive and mischievous character

• To make the scene feel more authentic

• To lighten the mood of a dark scene

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According to the witches' prophecies in scene 3, what will happen to Macbeth and Banquo?

• Macbeth and Banquo will battle each other for the kingdom one day.

• Macbeth will be named king, while Banquo will be named thane of Cawdor.

• Macbeth must murder the king to become king, and Banquo must help him do so.

• Macbeth will be king, while Banquo's descendants will be kings.

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According to the following lines he speaks in scene 3, why is Macbeth conflicted about the prospect of becoming king? "This supernatural soliciting cannot be ill, cannot be good. If ill, Why hath it given me earnest of success, Commencing in a truth? I am thane of Cawdor. If Good, why do I yield to that suggestion Whose horrid image doth unfix my hair And make my seated heart knock at my ribs…"

• He is happy having been named thane of Cawdor and does not feel the need for more.

• He is not sure if he can trust the witches who he realizes might harm him in the end.

• He is torn between his desire to be king and the terrible deeds he might have to do to make it happen.

• He is afraid that becoming king will turn him into an evil person who will do horrible deeds.

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In scene 4, Duncan says of the former thane of Cawdor, 'There's no art / To find the mind's construction in the face. / He was a gentleman on whom I built / An absolute trust.' What character flaw within Duncan do these lines reveal?

• He places too much weight on people's looks.

• He is too consumed by art and beauty to be a strong leader.

• He is too trusting of others and lacks good judgement of character.

• He is too arrogant to really get to know others.

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In scene 4, to whom does King Duncan name Prince of Cumberland and heir to the Scottish throne?

• His oldest son, Malcolm

• His youngest son, Donalbain

• Banquo

• Macbeth

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In Scene 5, Lady Macbeth says Macbeth’s nature is “too full o’ th’ milk of human kindness.” She means that he lacks

• Ambition to be king

• 2. Respect for her ideas

• 2. The qualifications to be a good king.

• 2. Enough cruelty to murder the king

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Based on her words and actions in scene 5, which of the following character traits best describe Lady Macbeth?

• 1. Ruthless, manipulative, and cruel

• 1. Loving, devoted, but critical

• 1. Ambitious but detached and insincere

• 1. Selfish, thoughtless, and careless

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