The Tragedy of Macbeth Quiz

As Act IV of The Tragedy of Macbeth begins, why does Macbeth visit the witches?

• He wants to find out what is going to happen.

• He thinks that by killing them, he can escape his fate.

• He wants to ask them to use magic to protect him.

• He thinks that they can rid him of Banquo’s ghost.

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In The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, what do the apparitions conjured by the witches say to Macbeth? Choose two

• They predict that he will be defeated when Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane.

• They warn him against committing further misdeeds.

• They accuse him of the murders of Banquo and Duncan.

• They tell him that Malcolm and Donalbain are conspiring against him.

• They assure him that no one born of a woman can harm him.

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After visiting the witches in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, why does Macbeth initially change his mind and decide not to have Macduff killed?

• He thinks the witches’ magic will protect him.

• He decides instead to kill Malcolm and Donalbain.

• He believes that the witches will go to great lengths to protect Macduff.

• He feels safe because he hears that no one born of a woman can harm him.

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In Act IV of The Tragedy of Macbeth, which of the following best describes how Shakespeare portrays Macduff’s son?

• devoted but shy

• cheerful but naïve

• confused and timid

• clever and courageous

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In Act IV of The Tragedy of Macbeth, what finally convinces Malcolm that Macduff is loyal?

• Macduff’s professed hatred for Macbeth and those who support him

• Macduff’s noble despair for his country, now under Macbeth’s rule

• Macduff’s despair when Malcolm portrays himself as unfit to govern

• Macduff’s profound grief over the murder of his wife and son

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If a person acts in a laudable manner, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of laudable.

• Her action deserves praise.

• Her action goes unnoticed.

• Her action causes trouble.

• Her action provokes comment.

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Which of the following is the clearest example of avaricious behavior?

• A young man acts before thinking about the consequences of his actions.

• A remorseful woman apologizes for her insensitive remarks.

• A wealthy miser overcharges poor people for low-quality goods.

• A supernatural being grants someone three wishes.

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Which of the following is the best definition of integrity?

• honesty

• pleasure

• intelligence

• carelessness

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In The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, when the second witch says, “Something wicked this way comes,” what does this tell the audience?

• The witches are afraid of Macbeth.

• The apparitions are about to appear.

• The witches’ “master” is approaching.

• The witches recognize Macbeth as evil.

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PART A: Early in Act IV of The Tragedy of Macbeth, the witches show Macbeth an apparition of Banquo and several kings. Which of the following words best describe Macbeth’s reaction?

• calm and relieved

• upset and angry

• confused and embarrassed

• remorseful and tearful

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