Macbeth Exam Review

How many acts are there in a Shakespeare play?

• 10

• 1

• 3

• 5

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R.3.1: In Act I, Scene 3, Shakespeare most likely has the witches speak in rhyme instead of blank verse to make their comments sound:

• a. humorous

• b. childish

• c. like spells

• d. like quarrels

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Which of the following is not included in an MLA citation for a Shakespeare play?

• Act

• Scene

• Page Number

• line

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R.1.1: Macbeth shows his ambition and curiosity about becoming king in Act I, Scene 3 when he:

• a. questions the witches about the prophecies.

• b. listens to Banquo describe the witches.

• c. invites Duncan to come to his home.

• d. defeats many people in battle.

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V.1.3: In Act I, Scene 5, lines 13–14, Lady Macbeth says Macbeth’s nature is “too full o’ th’ milk of human kindness.” She means that he lacks:

• a. enough cruelty to murder the king.

• b. respect for her opinions and ideas.

• c. honesty and integrity.

• d. the qualities to be a good king.

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R.3.1: In Act I, Scene 6, line 24, Duncan refers to Lady Macbeth as a “noble hostess.” This example of dramatic irony creates tension because the audience knows:

• a. she wants him to leave.

• b. she plans to murder him.

• c. he arranged to see her hastily.

• d. he criticized her to other characters.

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R.1.1: In Act II, Scene 3, line 38, Macduff greets Macbeth as a “worthy thane.” This is an example of dramatic irony because:

• a. Macduff wants to steal the throne from Macbeth.

• b. Macduff suspects that Macbeth is a murderer.

• c. Macbeth has just killed the king.

• d. Macbeth has been a poor host before.

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R.1.1: Banquo shows that he will become an antagonist when he:

• a. suggests greed as the motive of the murderer.

• b. recommends that no one leave the castle.

• c. tells everyone to get dressed and talk later.

• d. promises to discover and fight the traitor.

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R.1.1: Macbeth most likely questions Banquo about his journey in Act III, Scene 1 because Macbeth:

• a. wants to engage in friendly conversation.

• b. hopes he will find evidence of disloyalty.

• c. seeks information that he can tell the murderers.

• d. has to plan the dinner for the evening at the castle.

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R.1.2: Macbeth’s hiring of hit men to kill Banquo and his son instead of doing it himself reflect which thematic idea from the play?

• guilt

• revenge

• justice

• betrayal

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