Macbeth Test Review

Why does Macbeth decide to go outside the castle and fight in In Act 5, scene 5?

• He believes he is in danger because Birnam Wood is moving.

• Lady Macbeth's illness has given Macbeth a new reason to live.

• The Doctor says that the only way to cure his soul is to fight in the field.

• His servants who are helping him dress convince him it is a good plan.

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What is the main message of Macbeth in Act 5, scene 1, which includes Lady Macbeth’s sleepwalking scene?

• Illness comes to evil people.

• A guilty conscience is not easily mended.

• Wives should be forgiven for their husbands’ misdeeds.

• One is doomed to relive evil deeds.

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What does the audience learn in Scene 2 about Macbeth’s army? Is the army loyal to him?

• The army betrays Macbeth and is planning to overthrow him.

• The army joins the approaching English army that is being led by Malcolm.

• The army obeys and loves Macbeth and they’ll “go down with the sinking ship” with him.

• The army obeys Macbeth, but the soldiers don’t love him as much as Duncan was loved.

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Macbeth tries to reassure himself that Malcolm and Macduff are not a threat to him because they...

• Are far away in England

• Do not have the military power that he has

• Have fled because of fear

• Are both “of woman born”

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Until the very end, Macbeth believes that...

• The witches’ prediction will save his life

• His suffering people will support him

• He will somehow flee from all enemies

• His heirs will rule Scotland

Macbeth says, "I will not be afraid of death and bane till Birnam __________"

• Harvest is ablaze upon the witches.

• Brussels crushes my gates and moats.

• Army comes to the Thane of Glamis.

• Forest come to Dunsinane.

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As Macbeth’s anxiety grows, he commands the doctor to ...

• a. let Lady Macbeth rest for a few days
• b. cure Lady Macbeth
• c. medicate Lady Macbeth with hemlock
• d. analyze Lady Macbeth’s ramblingsOption 4 (optional)

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Why is Macbeth unconcerned in Scene 3 about the thanes who leave him to fight with Malcolm?

• These thanes are all born of women.

• Macbeth only wants to fight with Macduff.

• The prophecies make Macbeth fearless in battle.

• Macbeth wants to fight only with loyal soldiers.

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Although invisible to others, in Scene 1, what does Lady Macbeth try to wash away?

• Bits of wax from her candle

• Spots of blood on her hands

• Spots of her own blood

• Ink stains from a letter

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What does the Gentlewoman report in Scene 1 that Lady Macbeth does in her sleep?

• Write a letter

• Look for something

• Open someone's letters

• Receives messages from Macbeth

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