Lady Macbeth's Ambition and Fears

What is the main theme of Lady Macbeth's letter to Macbeth in this passage?

• Betrayal

• Ambition

• Love

• Revenge

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

Who are the "weird sisters" referred to in the passage?

• Lady Macbeth's sisters

• Witches

• Macbeth's allies

• Messengers from the king

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

What title does Lady Macbeth mention that Macbeth has been hailed as?

• King of Scotland

• Thane of Glamis

• Thane of Cawdor

• Duke of Edinburgh

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

What does Lady Macbeth fear about Macbeth's nature?

• His lack of intelligence

• His excessive kindness

• His cowardice

• His dishonesty

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

What does Lady Macbeth mean by "the milk of human kindness"?

• Macbeth's compassion and gentleness

• Macbeth's strength and bravery

• Macbeth's wisdom and intelligence

• Macbeth's loyalty and honor

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Lady Macbeth suggest Macbeth lacks to achieve greatness?

• Ambition

• Courage

• Ruthlessness

• Intelligence

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Lady Macbeth refer to when she mentions "the coming on of time"?

• The future events predicted by the witches

• The arrival of the king

• The end of the war

• The changing seasons

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

What does Lady Macbeth want Macbeth to do with the information she has shared?

• Ignore it

• Celebrate it

• Forget it

• Share it with others

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

What does Lady Macbeth imply is necessary for Macbeth to achieve his ambitions?

• Patience

• Deception

• Kindness

• Illness

What does Lady Macbeth mean by "Lay it to thy heart, and farewell"?

• Keep this information secret

• Take this to heart and act on it

• Forget about this message

• Share this with the king