WorksheetsMacbeth One
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the meaning of chastise?
to fasten tightly or securely
to rebuke or reprimand severely
to behave in a modest, innocent manner
to bake at a high temperature
Macbeth sent a ______ to Lady Macbeth to tell her about the witches' prophesies and the king's visit.
harbinger
gall
sovereign
sieve
What is the correct definition of sovereign?
a soldier who leads a brigade
a prince who will inherit the throne
tax paid to the king or queen
a supreme ruler, especially a monarch
If you are a person who likes to (a) the law, you might find yourself in jail.
What is the correct definition of herald?
a leader of an orchestra
an official messenger bringing news
a person who is the highest ranking servant to a king
a banner that hangs outside a castle
Lady Macbeth believes Macbeth should feel no _____ about murdering Duncan
gall
herald
compunction
surmise
What is the correct definition of the word daunt?
to conquer or dominate
to win against in a battle
make others feel appreciated
make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive
Because Barbara is so quiet, I can (a) that she is a shy person.
Macbeth has the (a) to turn against his king, cousin, and guest - Duncan.
What is the correct definition of the word quell?
put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.
to calm a irritation of the skin
to questions thoroughly and at length
put one's faith or trust in
The witches are (a) creatures.
Lady Macbeth compares Macbeth to a cat in an (a) ; it was afraid to drink the milk because it did not want to get its paws wet.
The witch turns the sailor's ship into a (a) to punish his wife for not sharing her chestnuts.
What is the correct definition of the word brandish?
to brand cattle
to boil a liquid until it becomes a solid
wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement
to cry silently
Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth to (a) Duncan by keeping his face like a flower.
