Macbeth Test Review

Before Macbeth makes his first appearance, we learn about his _______.

• ambition

• great power

• superstitions

• bravery

What is Macbeth's tragic flaw?

• his ambition

• his inexperience

• his kindness

• his bravery

The dagger that Macbeth sees in his Act II, Scene i soliloquy _______.

• was given to him by his wife

• is part of a hallucination

• has already been used to kill Duncan

• is lost in the confusion

As soon as the murder becomes known, Malcolm and Donalbain flee Scotland because they _______.

• have lost their inheritance

• are guilty of the murder

• believe the country will probably become unstable

• fear for their lives

The natural disturbances that occur symbolize _______.

• the inevitable chaos of a terrible storm

• a coming war

• evil deeds

• the imminent flight of the king’s sons

What happens to the men guarding King Duncan after Duncan’s murder is discovered?

• Macbeth kills them.

• Banquo kills them.

• They are thrown into a dungeon.

• They flee Scotland.

Which of the following phrases is an example of a metaphor?

• “Is Banquo gone from court?”

• “O, full of scorpions is my mind, dear wife!”

• “There’s comfort yet; they are assailable.”

• “Blood hath been shed ere now . . .”

Hecate (and the other witches) intend to ensure Macbeth’s downfall by making him _______.

• devoted

• angry

• overconfident

• fearful

Why does Macbeth want Banquo dead?

• Banquo is a friend of Donalbain.

• Lady Macbeth wants Banquo and Fleance killed.

• Banquo's prophecy is a threat to Macbeth

• Banquo is an unsupportive friend

What is ironic about Macbeth remarking on Banquo's absence in the banquet scene?

• Banquo is present in the form of a ghost.

• The assembled lords are aware of Banquo’s murder.

• Macbeth is unaware of Banquo’s death.

• Banquo had no intention of attending the banquet.