8. If a tiger is living in captivity , which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of captivity .

The tiger is confined within a certain area.

The tiger is roaming at large in the wild.

The tiger is about to have a litter of cubs.

The tiger is under the care of a veterinarian.

In the opening moments of The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act I, the witches chant, “Fair is foul, and foul is fair.” Macbeth’s own first dialogue in the play is “So foul and fair a day I have not seen.” Which statement best explains the effect of Macbeth’s unconscious echo of the witches’ chant?

It suggests that Macbeth’s fate is tied to the witches’ predictions.

It proves that Macbeth has overheard the witches’ conversation.

It indicates that the witches have been hired to follow Macbeth’s orders.

10. The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B. Part A In Scene ii of The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act I, several characters discuss Macbeth’s role in the battle. According to their view, which of the following best describes Macbeth?

He is cowardly and treacherous.

Part B Which quotation from Act I best supports the answer to Part A?

Captain. For brave Macbeth—well he deserves that name— / Disdaining fortune, with his brandished steel, . . . / Like valor’s minion carved out his passage / Till he faced the slave. . . .

Captain. Doubtful it stood. / As two spent swimmers, that do cling together / And choke their art.

Ross. That now / Sweno, the Norways’ king, craves composition; / Nor would we deign him burial of his men / Till he disbursed . . . / Ten thousand dollars to our general use.

King. No more that Thane of Cawdor shall deceive / Our bosom interest: go pronounce his present death, / And with his former title greet Macbeth.

In The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act I, after the Thane of Cawdor is executed for treason, Duncan makes this comment. There’s no art To find the mind’s construction in the face: He was a gentleman on whom I built An absolute trust. Which of the following best describes the effect of this speech?

It increases tension by indicating that Duncan is unlikely to discover the plot against him.

It increases sympathy for Macbeth by showing that Duncan is not a wise or capable monarch.

It decreases sympathy for Duncan by showing that he is not very intelligent.

It decreases tension by giving away the likely outcome of the tragedy.

13. The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B. Part A As revealed in Act I of The Tragedy of Macbeth, in which way is Lady Macbeth most clearly stronger than Macbeth?

She has no doubts or misgivings about committing murder.

She understands the hidden meaning of the witches’ predictions.

She is more easily underestimated as a possible enemy or traitor.

She is better able to articulate reasons why murder is wrong.

14. Part B Which of the following quotations by Lady Macbeth in Act I best supports the answer to Part A?

But screw your courage to the sticking-place / And we’ll not fail.

Thy letters have transported me beyond / This ignorant present. . .

Your face, my Thane, is as a book where men / May read strange matters.

Was the hope drunk / Wherein you dressed yourself? Hath it slept since?

The Latin word casus means “event” or “case .” From your knowledge of the root -bell-, what do you think the Latin expression casus belli means?

an event that provokes armed conflict

an event that leads to another event

an event that changes people’s beliefs

Read these lines from Act I, Scene ii, of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Captain. . . . The merciless Macdonwald— Worthy to be a rebel , for to that The multiplying villainies of nature Do swarm upon him . . . What is the meaning of the word rebel in these lines?

a person who rises in armed opposition to a ruler

a criminal who shows no mercy to his or her victims

someone who convinces others to join a cause

Which of these situations is the best example of a moral dilemma?

A character must choose between violence against evil and a belief in nonviolence.

A character must decide on the best way to survive a blizzard.

A character tries to be helpful to a stranded traveler but winds up causing much harm.

A character who behaves very cruelly to others gets treated cruelly in the end.

Read these lines from Act I, Scene iii, of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Macbeth [Aside] 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. . . . What moral dilemma does Macbeth face in these lines?

whether to see the witches’ predictions in a positive light

whether to accept or reject the title Thane of Cawdor

whether to boast about his success or to be more humble

whether to use his own efforts or to seek supernatural assistance

Read these details summarizing part of the plot of Antigone, a tragedy by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles. After her brother Polyneices is killed leading a foreign army against Thebes, Antigone’s uncle, the king, orders that the rebel not receive a proper burial and that anyone who tries to bury his body be punished by death. Antigone does not want to disobey, but failing to bury the dead goes against ancient Greek religious beliefs, so she sneaks out one night to bury her brother and, caught in the act, is condemned to death. To what theme does Antigone’s moral dilemma most clearly point?

Obeying one’s conscience is more important than loyalty to the state..

Punishments should not be unreasonably harsh.

Sometimes traditional ideas must give way to modern thinking.

Loyalty to one’s sibling is more important than loyalty to an aunt or uncle.

Macbeth Act 1 Selection Test

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English

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12th Grade

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CCSS

RL.11-12.3, RI.11-12.4, RF.3.3B

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

In Act I of The Tragedy of Macbeth, how does Macbeth become the Thane of Cawdor?

He receives the title from the king after defeating the previous Thane of Cawdor in battle.

He inherits the title from his father, who served King Duncan.

The witches use a spell to make him the Thane of Cawdor.

Lady Macbeth has him assassinate the previous Thane of Cawdor and seize the title.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What do the three witches predict in Act I of The Tragedy of Macbeth? Choose two options.

Lady Macbeth will kill Banquo.

Macbeth will become king.

Lady Macbeth will bear only male children.

Banquo’s children will be kings

Macbeth will win an important military battle

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

3. Choose the statement that best describes King Duncan in Act I of The Tragedy of Macbeth.

He is conflicted about giving his power to Malcolm.

He places a high value on bravery and loyalty.

He is reluctant to join his troops in battle.

He is a well-meaning but weak leader

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following phrases best describes Macbeth’s feelings about possibly assassinating King Duncan, as revealed in Act I of The Tragedy of Macbeth?

relentless guilt

growing confidence

determined ambition

tortured ambivalence

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

At the end of Act I of The Tragedy of Macbeth, what is Lady Macbeth’s plan?

She wants Macbeth to challenge King Duncan’s right to the throne.

She will put poison in the wine she serves King Duncan.

She and Macbeth will kill King Duncan and his men as they sleep.

She will flatter King Duncan and convince him to name Macbeth his successor.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

6. What is the definition of assault as it is used in this sentence? When a newspaper published an assault regarding her record, Mayor Davis was quick to defend her actions.

interference

approval

analysis

attack

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following situations best illustrates the meaning of flout?

Nervous about his exam results, Liam counted the moments until the results would be posted.

Excited to have the chance to pinch-hit in the big game, Diego got to the ballpark early.

In defiance of the lights-out rule, Min turned on her flashlight to read in bed.

Alyssa showed off her favorite jacket, which she had designed herself.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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Macbeth Act 1 Selection Test

20 questions

In Act I of The Tragedy of Macbeth, how does Macbeth become the Thane of Cawdor?

What do the three witches predict in Act I of The Tragedy of Macbeth? Choose two options.

3. Choose the statement that best describes King Duncan in Act I of The Tragedy of Macbeth.

Which of the following phrases best describes Macbeth’s feelings about possibly assassinating King Duncan, as revealed in Act I of The Tragedy of Macbeth?

At the end of Act I of The Tragedy of Macbeth, what is Lady Macbeth’s plan?

6. What is the definition of assault as it is used in this sentence? When a newspaper published an assault regarding her record, Mayor Davis was quick to defend her actions.

Which of the following situations best illustrates the meaning of flout?

8. If a tiger is living in captivity, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of captivity.

10. The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.Part A In Scene ii of The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act I, several characters discuss Macbeth’s role in the battle. According to their view, which of the following best describes Macbeth?

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10. The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.
Part A In Scene ii of The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act I, several characters discuss Macbeth’s role in the battle. According to their view, which of the following best describes Macbeth?