WorksheetsMacbeth Act III/IV Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 19mins
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1.
As he considers Macbeth’s kingship, Banquo feels
a)
glimmers of hope for his own sons.
b)
his own death is near
c)
admiration for Macbeth's achievement.
2.
The “barren scepter” Macbeth refers to is a symbol implying that he
a)
It has no power.
b)
he has no son to inherit the throne
c)
he prefers a scepter barren of decoration.
3.
When Macbeth hears that Fleance has escaped the murderers, he reacts with
a)
happiness
b)
indifference
c)
anxiety
4.
When Macbeth begins talking to Banquo’s ghost, Lady Macbeth reacts by
a)
pretending she sees it too.
b)
telling others that Macbeth has an illness.
c)
confessing all of their crimes to the nobles.
d)
all of the above
5.
Hecate intends to ensure Macbeth’s downfall by making him
a)
fearful
b)
angry
c)
hopeful
d)
overconfident
6.
What does Banquo reveal as Scene 1 of Act III opens?
a)
he wants to leave Scotland
b)
He feels Macbeth will be a good king
c)
he fears that Macbeth killed Duncan
d)
he hopes to keep peace with Macbeth
7.
Why does Macbeth want Banquo dead?
a)
Banquo will be the father to a line of kings.
b)
Banquo is a friend of Donalbain
c)
Lady Macbeth wants him dead
d)
Banquo opposes Macbeth at every turn.
8.
In the extended banquet scene, Macbeth chastises Banquo for being absent. What makes that speech ironic?
a)
The other nobles are aware of Banquo's murder.
b)
That he is actually there in the form of a ghost.
c)
Banquo had no intention of attending the banquet.
d)
Macbeth is unaware that Banquo is dead
9.
In response to Macbeth’s questions, the witches
a)
tell him everything and predict the course of his entire life
b)
. call upon the apparitions, who answer most of his questions but warn him not to probe too deeply
c)
attempt to intimidate Macbeth and threaten him with a curse
10.
When Macbeth hears that no one born of a woman will harm him, he decides to
a)
Kill all of the nobles' wives
b)
Kill Macduff anyway
c)
Let Macduff do his thing
d)
kill everyone in line for the throne, but spare their families
11.
Lady Macduff misses her last chance for escape, which comes when
a)
an anonymous messenger warns her to leave
b)
her son suggests an escape plot
c)
the murders make too much noise at the door.
12.
Malcolm pretends he is too evil to become king in order to...
a)
Determine Macduff's loyalty
b)
avoid the responsibilities of ruling Scotland
c)
make the witches' prophecies come true.
d)
he would rather his brother rule Scotland
13.
When Macduff receives the news of his family, Malcolm urges him to...
a)
use his grief to rouse his anger.
b)
Stay away from Scotland
c)
try not to think about it
d)
grieve peacefully
14.
Who actually murders Lady Macduff and her children?
a)
Ross
b)
Angus
c)
Macbeth himself
d)
Macbeth's hired assassins.
15.
In Scene 3 of Act IV, Malcolm and Macduff meet in England and discuss
a)
The valor of the English troops.
b)
The evil of Macbeth
c)
Childhood trauma
d)
their own individual suffering.
16.
Which apparition said that Macbeth will not be vanquished until Birnam Wood marches to Dunsinane?
a)
Armed head
b)
bloody child
c)
child crowned
d)
Ross
17.
Which apparition told Macbeth to beware of Macduff?
a)
Ross
b)
The armed head
c)
the bloody child
d)
the child crowned
18.
Which apparition told Macbeth that no man born of woman shall harm him?
a)
the bloody child
b)
the child crowned
c)
Ross
d)
the armed head
19.
Which nobleman told Macduff that his wife and children had been brutally murdered?
a)
Banquo
b)
Donalbain
c)
Ross
d)
Macbeth
20.
Which apparition delivers to Macbeth the eight ghostly kings are Banquo’s offspring
a)
Ross
b)
the bloody child
c)
the armed head
d)
Banquo's ghost
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