English Quiz

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.

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.

Character obsessed with washing hands is...

• Gentlewoman

• Lady Macbeth

• Lady Macduff

• All of the above

What is Lady Macbeth washing off her hands?

• blood

• dirt

• makeup

• soap

In the last scene, what does Macduff come into the room carrying?

• His sword

• Macbeth's head

• The crown

• Young Siward's body

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

Who kills Macbeth?

• Malcolm

• Donalbain

• Macduff

• Lennox

What happens to MacDuff's family in Act IV?

• Macbeth has them all killed due to the witches' warning.

• Macbeth sends Ross to their house to pick up Rachel

• MacDuff abandons them because he is a traitor.

• MacDuff's wife joins forces with the witches to trick Macbeth

Why does Macbeth act so oddly at the banquet?

• He’s had too much to drink

• He is sick

• He sees Banquo’s ghost

• He’s been unable to sleep

What is Macbeth referred to as by the lords and leaders?

• A noble king

• A tyrant

• A gentle soul

• A gracious host