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 options.

• They warn him against committing further misdeeds.

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

• They declare that he and Lady Macbeth will know no peace until they confess.

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

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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 naive

• 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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Identify the choice that best answers the question. 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 provokes comment.

• Her action deserves praise.

• Her action goes unnoticed.

• Her action causes trouble.

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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

• sincerity

• pleasure

• carelessness

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Identify the choice that best answers the question. 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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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 describes Macbeth's reaction?

• calm and relieved

• upset and angry

• confused and embarrassed

• remorseful and tearful

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