WorksheetsMacbeth Final Exam
Total questions: 122
Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins
Where is Duncan murdered?
Duncan's castle
a battlefield
Macbeth's castle
the witches' shack
Macbeth convinces the two murderers to kill Banquo and Fleance by telling them that______.
Banquo is their enemy
he will kill them if they don't do it
they will be named princes if they do it
Banquo is trying to kill them
Macbeth's plan regarding Banquo ultimately fails because______.
Banquo escapes
Fleance escapes
both Banquo and Fleance escape
one of the murderers gets killed
What is the source of Macbeth's anger toward Macduff?
Macbeth has commanded Macduff to come see him and Macduff has not.
Macduff is next in line to the throne
Macduff's children will be the future kings of Scotland
Macbeth is jealous that Macduff has children and he does not
When Macbeth freaks out at the banquet, lady Macbeth_____.
pretends to suffer from the same problem
says that Macbeth is sick and everyone should go
confesses their crimes
tells the guests not to worry that Macbeth has been seeing visions since he was a child
The witches told Macbeth that he would be______.
the father of kings
Thane of Cawdor
Thane of Cawdor and King of Scotland
King
Lady Macbeth did not kill Duncan because
she had no dagger
Macbeth killed him before she had a chance
she could not bear the sight of blood
he resembled her father as he slept
At the end of the play Macbeth finally realizes that the witches and apparitions_______.
deceived him.
told him the complete truth.
were just in his imagination.
were his close friends.
Who was not born of a woman and is able to kill Macbeth?
Malcolm
Siward
Macduff
Ross
When the second witch says, "by the pricking of my thumbs, /Something wicked this way comes," to whom is she referring to as wicked?
Macduff
Malcolm
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
What is the First Apparition?
Bloody child
Bloody adult
Head with armored helmet
A body with an armored helmet
What is the Second Apparition?
Bloody child
Bloody adult
Head with armored helmet
A body with an armored helmet
What does the Second Apparition tell Macbeth?
No one born from a woman can harm him.
Macbeth will never be defeated until Birnam Wood marches to fight him.
Macduff's descendants will be kings.
Banquo lives.
What does the Third Apparition tell Macbeth?
No one born from a woman can harm him.
Macbeth will never be defeated until Birnam Wood marches to fight him.
Macduff's descendants will be kings.
Banquo lives
What is the Third Apparition?
Bloody child.
Head with armored helmet.
Child with a crown on his head holding a tree in his hand.
Banquo's ghost
What do the eight kings represent?
Macduff's descendants who will be kings.
Banquo's descendants who will be kings.
Macbeth's descendants who will be kings.
Scotland's past kings.
Which character says, "Out, out brief candle! Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more"?
Macbeth
Malcolm
Lady Macbeth
Lady Macduff
What is Lady Macbeth's plan to kill Duncan?
She will put poison in the king's food. He will die in his sleep and it will look like a natural death.
They will bribe the guards and offer them money and power to kill the king.
Macbeth's soldiers will come into the banquet disguised as robbers. They will commit the murder and wound Macbeth so that it doesn't look suspicious.
She will drug the king's guards. Macbeth will then go into the king's room and kill him.
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
Lady Macbeth’s sleepwalking scene demonstrates which type of conflict?
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Himself
Which of the following characters is one of the antagonists in the play?
Fleance
Banquo
The Witches
Lady Macbeth
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
When Macbeth stands alone on stage and speaks his thoughts about murdering Duncan, 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
Which of the following is an example of a round character?
Fleance
Lady Macbeth
The Witches
King Duncan
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.
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.
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
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, Macbeth says, “If this business would really be finished when I did the deed, then it would be best to get it over with quickly. If the assassination of the king could work like a net, sweeping up everything and preventing any consequences, then the murder would be the be-all and end-all of the whole affair, and I would gladly put my soul and the afterlife at risk to do it. But for crimes like these there are still punishments in this world. By committing violent crimes we only teach other people to commit violence, and the violence of our students will come back to plague us teachers.”
These lines reveal Macbeth’s:
unwillingness to kill anyone . . . but was manipulated by his wife
belief that the witches are like poison . . . they threaten to destroy him
discomfort with his actions in the battle . . . he is dissatisfied with himself
fear of being punished for killing Duncan's murder . . . what goes around comes around
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 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, temperamental, 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 / His 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.
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.
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.
In Act III, Scene ii, how has Lady Macbeth changed?
She has awesome new clothes because she is queen now.
She is even more ambitious and murderous.
She is now depressed because she does not like being queen.
She is now tormented with anxiety and guilt over Duncan's murder.
What happens to Lady Macduff?
She finds a new husband because Macduff left.
She is murdered along with her children.
She is murdered, but her children escape.
She runs away and creates a new identity.
When Lady Macbeth is sleeping walking, she is
trying to kill Macbeth and her attendant
learning to do the Macarena.
relieving the events of the play
hoping to join Macbeth to defend their castle
A ghost or ghost like image of a person.
avouch
apparition
feverous
aweary
Aweary means
evil
sickly
lack of strength, tired
ready to kill
What are synonyms for avouch?
affirm, acknowledge
destroy, against
control, order
kill, end
Which word means sickly?
avouch
avouch
aweary
feverous
Choose the correct word for the sentence.
I can ___________ for Reesie when he says that he tries in each of his classes. After all, he is a great student and a respectful young man.
aweary
avouch
feverous
apparition
Choose the correct word for the sentence.
Macbeth became ___________ due to the terrible deed he inflicted on his uncle, Duncan.
feverous
apparition
avouch
aweary
Lady Macbeth heart was ______________ with the thought of murder.
feverous
avouch
aweary
apparition
Choose the best word for the sentence.
Last night Mark thought he saw an ______________ outside his window.
avouch
apparition
aweary
feverous
Unsanctified means
evil/ wicked
good/ innocent
brave
noble
What is a cauldron?
a witch's belief
a pot witches make spells in
an open field
none of the above
Which word means to talk bad against God, or the Holy Spirit
unsanctified
enkindle
blaspheme
treasonous
Enkindle means
to do witch craft
to talk bad against religion
to arouse and emotion
to be sick
Which word means to betray your king, or country
apparition
blaspheme
enkindle
treasonous
Which word means to betray your king, or country
apparition
blaspheme
enkindle
treasonous
Macbeth was ____________ when he killed King Duncan.
cauldron
enkindle
treasonous
apparition
Lady Macbeth was an ______________ woman.
aweary
avouch
enkindle
unsanctified
The three witches created their spells in a black ____________.
cauldron
enkindle
avouch
treasonous
The witches and Lady Macbeth ___________ Macbeth's desire to become king.
avouched
aweary
enkindled
treasonous
Complete the sentence.
Macbeth saw an ______________ (a dagger) when walking to King Duncan's chamber due to his ____________ heart. His plan to king his uncle was _______________, and the act was _________________. After killing the king, Macbeth felt ___________ because of his actions.
treasonous, avouch, aweary, apparition, blaspheme
blaspheme, avouch, aweary, cauldron
apparition, feverous, treasonous, unsanctified, aweary
apparition, feverous, unsanctified, treasonous, aweary
Slaughterous means
to do witch craft
to murder
to be tired
to go against the king
Which of the following words mean evil?
fate
treasonous
foul
avouch
What is the synonym for destiny?
feverous
noble
apparition
fate
Before Macbeth killed his uncle, he was a _________ man.
noble
aweary
enkindle
avouch
The antonym of destiny is
fate
free- will
treasonous
God's will
What is the synonym for insanity?
lost
emotional
crazy
provoked
Manipulate means
to influence behavior through deception
to cause havoc
to do witchcraft
to go against your country
What is the antonym of fate
destiny
free-will
God's will
fortune
The land felt __________________ after Duncan's death.
unsanctifed
slaughterous
feverous
aweary
Macbeth killed the guards so that they could not ____________ for themselves.
enkindle
aweary
blaspheme
avouch
What is the antonym for enkindle?
extinguish
ignite
burn
hurt
Manipulate means
to influence behavior through deception
to cause havoc
to do witchcraft
to go against your country
What is the antonym of fate
destiny
free-will
God's will
fortune
Macbeth killed the guards so that they could not ____________ for themselves.
enkindle
aweary
blaspheme
avouch
Talking bad against God is ________________
cauldron
blaspheme
slaughterous
avouch
Macbeth developed a ________ nature when he killed the king and then the two guards.
insanity
fate
aweary
slaughterous
Choose the best two answers.
Everyone thought that the princes were ___________, but in reality they were innocent.
treasonous
manipulative
enkindled
slaughterous
The following quote is an example of ___________________.
"Hear it not, Duncan; for it is a the bell
that summons you to heaven or to hell."
soliloquy
situational irony
biblical allusion
foreshadowing
Who is Tarquin?
a leader who wrote the script of witches
a leader who Macbeth killed
a leader known for raping wives of other men
a leader known for killing the innocent
Shakespeare's mention of Tarquin serves as what type of allusion?
biblical
historical
cultural
all of the above
What does the following quote mean? Choose the strongest answer.
"I thought I heard a voice cry, 'Sleep no more! Macbeth is murdering sleep.' Innocent sleep. Sleep that soothes away all our worries. Sleep that puts each day to rest. Sleep that relieves the weary laborer and heals hurt minds. Sleep, the main course in life’s feast, and the most nourishing."'
By murdering Duncan, Macbeth has killed his peace. Peace represents sleep, and so, because he has murdered sleep, he has also murdered his peace. He has killed his peace of mind and will not be able to find peace ever again.
Duncan represented sleep. Now that Duncan is dead, Macbeth will no longer be able to experience sleep.
Duncan presented peace and now that he is dead, sleep is also dead.
none of the above
What does whiteness represent?
purity
women
sacrifice
goodness
All of the following were conflicts within the play Macbeth EXCEPT:
man vs. man
man vs. self
man vs. technology
man vs. supernatural
Which of the following characters did NOT experience internal conflict?
Lady Macbeth
Banquo
Macbeth
Macduff
Think about this carefully. There is more than one answer.
Lady Macbeth faced the following conflict(s) within the play:
man vs. man
man vs. society
man vs. supernatural
man vs. self
man vs. nature
Who said this?
"I have done the deed."
Duncan
Macbeth
Malcolm
Siward
“A little water clears us of this deed.”
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
Macduff
Lady Macduff
“Knock, knock, knock! Who’s there, i' th' name of Beelzebub?”
Fleance
Malcolm
Lennox
The Porter
“By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes.”
The Porter
The Witches
The Captain
The Doctor
“Yet who would have thought the old man to have had so much blood in him?”
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
The Doctor
The Porter
