ENG 2D1 Macbeth Assessment

What prophecy do the witches give Macbeth at the beginning of the play?

• He will become Dane of Cawdor and king

• He will be defeated by Banquo's son

• He will betray king Duncan and be executed

• He will peacefully die of old age

True or False. Lady Macbeth directly kills King Duncan herself

• True

• False

How does Macbeth ensure that Banquo's descendants will not inherit the throne?

Which of the following is not a recurring theme in Macbeth?

• Ambition

• Fate vs. Free Will

• The Power of Nature

• Loyalty and Betrayal

What is the significance of sleep (or lack thereof) in Macbeth? How does it reflect the characters' mental states?