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WorksheetsMacbeth Final Exam
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which of the following would be an appropriate example of irony?
Malcolm and Donalbain flee to England and Ireland.
Lady Macbeth receives a letter from Macbeth.
Macbeth goes back to the witches to get more information.
King Duncan describes Macbeth’s castle as a pleasant, wholesome place.
Which of the following events foreshadows that Lady Macbeth will struggle with her conscience?
She says that she wants to “unsex” herself so that she can be strong like a man.
When she cannot kill King Duncan herself because he reminds her of her father.
When she feels that Macbeth is too kind to kill Duncan.
She says that she could bash her child’s brains out if she ever said that she would.
Who is the protagonist of the play?
Banquo
The Witches
Malcom
Macbeth
Which of the following characters is one of the antagonists in the play?
Fleance
Banquo
The Witches
Lady Macbeth
Lady Macbeth’s sleepwalking scene demonstrates which type of conflict?
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Himself
The purpose of Macduff’s flight to England shows which type of conflict?
Man vs. Technology
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Himself
Which of the following is an example of a dynamic character?
Lady Macbeth
The Witches
Banquo
Macduff
Which of the following is an example of a round character?
Fleance
Lady Macbeth
The Witches
King Duncan
When Macbeth stands alone on stage and speaks his thoughts about murdering Duncan, he is giving us an example of:
Monologue
Aside
Soliloquy
Dialogue
When Macbeth turns to the audience briefly and shares his thoughts, he is giving us an example of:
Monologue
Aside
Soliloquy
Dialogue
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s conversation about killing King Duncan is an example of:
Monologue
Aside
Soliloquy
Dialogue
Throughout his time in the play, Banquo’s personality and beliefs never change. This shows us that he is a(n) ___________ character.
Dynamic
Antagonistic
Ironic
Static
Macbeth is an example of a(n) ____________ character.
Dynamic
Antagonistic
Ironic
Static
Which of the following are possible themes for Macbeth?
Outward appearances can be deceiving.
What goes around, comes around.
Be careful what you ask for, you just might get it.
All of the Above
While sleepwalking, Lady Macbeth continually:
Tries to wash her hands.
Pretends to nurse a baby.
Braids and unbraids her hair.
Beats her fists on her chest.
The main reason that Macbeth murdered Duncan was because of:
His ambition to become king.
His hatred of Duncan.
The need for a strong ruler.
The witches’ threats.
What is the main setting of the play?
Ireland
England
Scotland
Denmark
Which statement is most accurate about the witches’ role towards Macbeth?
They try to warn him, but he will not believe them.
They tell him half-truths to encourage his evil plans.
They lie to him.
They try to fool him, but he sees through their plans.
What most likely happens to Lady Macbeth?
Her servant killed her.
She died during surgery.
Macbeth killed her.
She killed herself.
When the witches give Macbeth the second set of prophecies, he:
No longer believes them.
Wants to attack Malcolm in England.
Is sorry for his crimes.
Feels more confident.
Macbeth ordered Lady Macduff and her children killed because:
Lady Macduff had betrayed him.
He wanted Macduff to feel pain.
The prophecy about Macduff scared Macbeth.
Lady Macbeth was jealous of Lady Macduff.
Who should have become king when Duncan died?
Malcolm
Banquo
Macduff
Macbeth
Why does Banquo’s ghost appear at Macbeth’s banquet?
The guests are trying to trick him.
Macbeth has a guilty conscience.
Macbeth has had too much wine.
Lady Macbeth’s imagination goes wild.
How does the “no man born of woman” prophecy come true?
Since Banquo’s dead, his ghost is no longer “of woman born.”
It never comes true. The witches lied to Macbeth.
Malcolm was never born - he was magically delivered to Duncan as a baby.
Macduff was cut from his mother’s womb before she could give birth to him.
We consider Macbeth to be a tragedy because:
The story includes the murder of a good man.
It’s chock full of humorous situations and funny dialogue.
The main character causes his own downfall.
The main character does not deserve to die.
The Witches:
Fair is foul, and foul is fair: Hover through the fog and filthy air.
This means the Witches:
are clever at telling the difference between right and wrong.
go out only in bad weather.
cause moral standards to be reversed.
Lady Macbeth:
Yet so I fear they nature; It is too full o’ the milk of human Kindness to catch the nearest way. Thou wouldst he great; Art not without ambition, but without illness should attend It.
Lady Macbeth, knowing her husband’s character thoroughly, is afraid that:
Macbeth will try to gain the throne without her help.
Macbeth’s ambition will cause his downfall before he gains the
throne.
Macbeth will not attempt to gain the throne unless he becomes
stronger and more wicked.
Macbeth:
I am in blood stepped in so far that, should I wade no more, Returning were as tedious as go o’er.
Macbeth is saying:
I am sorry for my crimes.
My crimes are so serious that making amends will be difficult,
but I am truly sorry for them.
I am so deep in crime that it would be as hard to make amends
for my sins as to commit more crimes.
Lady Macbeth:
Out, dammed spot: Out I say-- -
Lady Macbeth is referring to the murder of:
Duncan
Banquo
Lady Macduff
In Act 1 Scene 3, Shakespeare most likely has the witches speak in rhyme instead of blank verse to make their comments sound:
humorous
childish
like spells
like an argument
Macbeth shows his ambition and curiosity about becoming king in Act 1 Scene 3 when he:
questions the witches about the prophecies.
listens to Banquo describe the witches.
invites Duncan to come to his home.
defeats many people in battle.
In Act 1 Scene 6, line 24, Duncan’s reference to Lady Macbeth as a “noble hostess” is an example of dramatic irony because the audience knows that:
she wants him to leave.
she plans to murder him.
he arranged to see her hastily.
he criticized her to other characters.
In Act 1 Scene 7, lines 10–12, Macbeth says “To plague th’ inventor. This even-handed justice / Commends th’ ingredience of our poisoned chalice / To our own lips. He’s here in double trust.”
These lines reveal Macbeth’s:
unwillingness to kill anyone.
belief that the witches are like poison.
discomfort with his actions in the battle.
fear of being punished for killing Duncan.
In Act 2 Scene 1, line 55, why does Macbeth ask the “sure and firm-set earth” to hide his movements?
He is listening for a sign from his wife.
The night is full of strange events.
He is on his way to kill the king.
The darkness frightens him.
In Act 2 Scene 2, what does Lady Macbeth say stopped her from killing Duncan?
She knew she would get caught.
The shriek of an owl scared her.
The king reminded her of her father.
She feared the men standing guard.
In Act 2 Scene 3, line 38, Macduff greets Macbeth as a “worthy thane.” This is an example of dramatic irony because the audience knows that:
Macduff wants to steal the throne from Macbeth.
Macduff suspects the Macbeth is a murderer.
Macbeth has just killed the king.
Macbeth has been a poor host before.
When Macduff asks Macbeth why he killed the servants, Macbeth replies, “Who can be wise, amazed, temp’rate, and furious, / Loyal, and neutral, in a moment? No man” (Act 2 Scene 3, lines 102–103).
These lines convey Macbeth’s:
admiration for the goodness of the king.
rage that drove him to kill the guards.
fear of the murderers in his castle.
happiness at the death of the king.
Banquo shows that he will become an antagonist when he:
suggests greed as the motive of the murderer.
recommends that no one leave the castle.
tells everyone to get dressed and talk later.
promises to discover and fight the traitor.
Why does Macduff say that Malcolm and Donalbain are suspected of hiring their father’s murderers?
They left without telling anyone.
They displayed few signs of grief.
They were friendly with the servants.
They fought about who was the rightful heir.
What reason does Macbeth give the murderers to kill Banquo?
Banquo plans to draw the kingdom into war.
Banquo plans to try the murderers for treason.
Banquo oppressed the families of the murderers.
Banquo murdered the king for revenge.
In Act 3 Scene 4, lines 29–30, Macbeth says of Fleance, “There the grown serpent lies. The worm that’s fled / Hath nature in that time will venom breed.”
In what way does Macbeth see Fleance as an antagonist?
Macbeth believes Fleance knows the prophecies.
Fleance will grow up into a dangerous enemy.
Macbeth fears Fleance will disrupt the feast.
Fleance will eventually become a cruel tyrant.
The ghost at dinner in Act 3 Scene 4 causes Macbeth to:
become ill and vomit.
become agitated and upset.
question the loyalty of his guests.
questions his wife's ambitions.
At the end of Act 3, why is Macbeth preparing for war?
Malcolm and Macduff are preparing to fight him.
Lennox and the Lord are threatening to overthrow him.
His thanes from the north plan to rebel against him.
He wants to conquer more territory to the west.
In Act 4 Scene 1, lines 98–100, Macbeth tells the apparitions that “high-placed Macbeth / Shall live the lease of nature, pay his breath / To time and mortal custom.”
What aspect of Macbeth’s tragic flaw do these words reveal?
His belief in divine power.
His overconfidence in himself.
His desire for knowledge.
His fear of ghosts.
In Act 4 Scene 3, lines 210–211, Malcolm says to Macduff, “Give sorrow words. The grief that does not speak / Whispers the o’erfraught heart and bids it break.”
What does Malcolm want Macduff to do to keep his heart from breaking?
Say prayers for his wife and children.
Express his grief over his family openly.
Swear aloud to take revenge on Macbeth.
Discuss fully how his family was killed with Ross.
What do Macbeth and Macduff have in common at the end of Act IV?
Each wants to kill the other for his treachery.
They both have a new awareness of their sins.
They both consider Ross to be a personal enemy.
Each wants Malcolm to remain outside Scotland.
Although invisible to others, in Act 5 Scene 1 Lady Macbeth tries to wash away:
perfume on her clothes.
blood on her hands.
dirt from a cut.
ink from a letter.
Which quotation from Act 5 Scene 1 best states one of the play’s themes?
“Foul whisp’rings are abroad.” (line 61)
“Remove from her the means of all annoyance / And still keep eyes upon her.” (lines 66-67)
“Unnatural deeds / Do breed unnatural troubles.” (lines 61-62)
“My mind she has mated, and amazed my sight.” (line 68)
Why is Macbeth unconcerned in Act 5 Scene 3 about the thanes who leave him to fight with Malcolm?
These thanes are all born of women.
Macbeth only wants to find his enemy.
The prophecies make Macbeth fearless in battle.
Macbeth wants to fight with loyal soldiers.
How does Macbeth know in Act 5 Scene 8 that Macduff will be the one who kills him?
Macduff needs to avenge the deaths of his family.
Macduff says he was removed from his mother.
Macbeth realizes the apparitions told him lies.
Macbeth finally wishes his life to be over.
