Macbeth Quiz

In line 7, the antecedent for “it” is

• “sword” (line 4)

• “birthdom” (line 5)

• “morn” (line 5)

• “heaven” (line 7)

• “face” (line 7)

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Malcolm suspects that Macduff might betray him because Macduff

• has a grudge against the late king, Duncan

• would thus ingratiate himself with Macbeth

• would thereby become a potential successor to the throne

• suspects Malcolm of rallying support in England

• knows that Malcolm’s character is severely flawed

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In lines 25-27, Malcolm asserts that discernment is difficult because

• evil often appears more attractive than virtue

• evil always appears more attractive than virtue

• virtue and evil can be identical in appearance

• virtue is often envious of evil

• virtue sometimes pretends to be evil

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Malcolm speaks of his country (lines 45-55) primarily by means of

• allusion

• personification

• apostrophe

• metaphor

• allegory

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In line 66, “him” could most accurately be restated as

• to him

• concerning him

• that he will be

• that he is

• that he has

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Macduff’s separate statements in lines 96-102 and 116-128 function primarily to

• characterize Macduff as a wise counselor to Malcolm

• reveal the high standards that Macduff has set

• demonstrate Macduff’s growing concern about Malcolm’s suitability

• contrast what Macduff is willing to tolerate versus what he is not

• reveal information about Malcom’s father

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Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the sentence in lines 135-140 and the sentence in lines 140-145?

• (A) The first presents a declaration which is supported by specifics in the second.

• (B) The first presents an assertion which is reiterated in the second.

• (C) The first presents a declaration which is somewhat qualified in the second.

• (D) The first presents a concession which is bolstered in the second.

• (E) The first presents an entreaty which is elaborated upon in the second.

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In which of the following of Malcolm’s statements of his mistrust of Macduff is Malcolm LEAST conciliatory?

• (A) lines 16-19

• (B) lines 22-27

• (C) lines 33-35

• (D) lines 43-44

• (E) lines 132-135

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