The Tragedy of MacBeth Quiz

The porter scene (answering the door at Macbeth's castle in the morning) served to ...?

• To provide comic relief

• To reveal Macbeth's guilt

• To introduce a new character

• To foreshadow Duncan's murder

What does foreshadowing mean?

• A hint of what has happened in the past

• A hint of what will happen in the future.

In the poem, what did "Robert Davidson" grow spiritually fat on?

• The success of his friends

• The souls of men

• The strength of his own soul

• The cunning of his actions

Which character killed Macbeth?

• Banquo

• Macduff

• Malcolm

• Donalbain

The results of unchecked ambition is a shared theme in The Tragedy of MacBeth and Edgar Lee Masters’ poem “Robert Davidson”.

• True

• False

What is the lesson conveyed in the last two lines of the "Robert Davidson" poem?

• Acorns should be feared; just like men.

• Acorns are a source of strength; just like men.

• Acorns do not devour other acorns; just like men shouldn't do.

• Acorns represent cunning and ambition; just as men can be.

Why does MacBeth believe he will continue to be king, despite the witches' prophecies in Act IV?

• MacBeth doesn't believe that Birnam Woods will ever reach the castle.

• MacBeth thinks the prophecies were a trick by his enemies
• MacBeth believes he will be overthrown by his own men

What does the poem suggest about the pursuit of fame?

• It is a pleasant guest that stays forever

• It is a temporary glory that lures people

• It is more important than love

• It is the ultimate goal of life

What did "Robert Davidson" do when he saw a strong soul?

• He befriended it

• He admired it

• He wounded its pride and devoured its strength

• He helped it grow stronger

What is "unchecked ambition"?

• Ambition that gets out of hand.

• Ambition for the greater good.