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Macbeth Acts One, Two & Three

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Who (what) did Macbeth see at the banquet table?
a)
The tree witches laughing at him
b)
Banquo's Ghost
c)
Blood from the daggers in his wine cup
d)
The image of Duncan's beating heart
2.
Who is sentenced to death in Act I?
a)
Duncan
b)
The Thane of Cawdor
c)
Ross
d)
The Captain
3.
Macbeth most likely brings the bloody daggers to Lady Macbeth because he . . .
a)
needs to show how easy the deed was for him
b)
has to prove that he has murdered Duncan
c)
wants to frighten her for encouraging him
d)
feels distressed and shocked at his actions
4.
What does Lady Macbeth say stopped her from killing Duncan?
a)
She believes Macbeth must do the murder
b)
The shriek of an owl frightened her
c)
Duncan reminds her of her father
d)
She fears the king's guards
5.
What is Lady Macbeth's plan for Duncan's murder?
a)
She will poison his food and it will look like a natural death
b)
She will drug the king's guards and Macbeth will then go into the king's room and kill him.
c)
They will bribe the guards and offer them money to kill the king.
d)
Macbeth's soldiers will come into the banquet disguised as robbers and they will commit the murder.
6.
After Lady Macbeth reads the letter, what does she tell us is her opinion of Macbeth, and how does she plan to help him?
a)
She doesn't think he would be a good king, but since he's her husband, she will support him in whatever he wants to do.
b)
She vows to stop him from being king.
c)
She thinks Banquo would be a better king.
d)
She doesn't think he has what it takes to be king. He's too full of the milk of human kindness, but she will help him.
7.
What is Macbeth's plan for killing Banquo and Fleance? Does it work?
a)
He has his soldiers attack them, Banquo is wounded but Fleance dies
b)
He poisons their meal and they both die
c)
He plans to kill them that night.  They find out and both escape
d)
He gets two convicted murderers to wait along the road and ambush them. Banquo is killed but Fleance escapes
8.

When Malcolm and Donalbain disappear, people assume that they

a)

believe themselves in danger.

b)

were involved in Duncan's death.

c)

have been murdered.

d)

are spreading the news.

9.

How does Macbeth convince the murderers to kill Banquo

a)

Tells them Banquo is chasing their girlfriends

b)

Convinces them that Banquo is their enemy

c)

Tells them Banquo makes fun of them

d)

Convinces them that Banquo killed their sheep

10.

How does Lady Macbeth cover for Macbeth at the banquet?

a)

She pretends to be ill and convinces him to go to their chambers. She asks Macduff to entertain the guests.

b)

She says he is still grieving for Duncan. She gives him wine to quiet him, and she hosts the banquet.

c)

She laughs and says he is in high spirits. She encourages the others to make merry with her and Macbeth.

d)

She tells the guests he often has fits. When he really gets out of hand she sends the guests home.

11.
Which characters does the play begin with?
a)
Duncan, Malcolm, and Donalbain
b)
The Three Witches
c)
Macbeth and Banquo
d)
Lady Macbeth and Macbeth
12.
To where do Donalbain and Malcolm flee?
a)
Ireland and England
b)
Germany and France
c)
Belgium and Poland
d)
Orkney and Edinbug
13.
What mistake does Macbeth make when he murders Duncan?
a)
He forgets to leave the daggers with the sleeping guards
b)
He accidentally kills Malcolm instead of Duncan.
c)
He is too loud and must flee the scene before he's done.
d)
He responds to a prayer and alerts the neighboring guest.
14.
The setting of Macbeth take place in __________.
a)
England
b)
Norway
c)
Ireland
d)
Scotland
15.
Macbeth was considered a _________ for his victories in battle.
a)
coward
b)
king
c)
hero
d)
witch
16.
What do the 3 witches tell Macbeth?
a)
he will die
b)
he will be king
c)
he will become a devil
d)
he will become prince
17.

Why does Banquo have hope that his prophecy will come true?

a)

He believes Fleance would make the best king

b)

Macbeth and Lady Macbeth cannot have children

c)

He believes Macbeth will make Fleance his heir

d)

Everything else that the witches said has come true

18.

Why does Macbeth most likely question Banquo about his journey in Scene 1?

a)

He wants to make sure Banquo will trust him.

b)

He hopes Lady Macbeth will support his plan.

c)

He needs the information to give to the murderers later.

d)

He has to plan the dinner for the evening at the castle.

19.

Why do the two murderers agree to carry out Macbeth's plan in Scene 1?

a)

Difficult lives have made them violent men.

b)

They think they will kill Duncan's murderer.

c)

Macbeth has promised that they will rule.

d)

They want to impress Lady Macbeth.

20.

What does the ghost at the dinner banquet in Scene 4 cause Macbeth to do?

a)

Accuse his wife of murdering Duncan

b)

Become ill with a childhood illness

c)

Become agitated and upset

d)

Question his guests' loyalty to Duncan

21.

Why is Macbeth preparing for war at the end of Act 3?

a)

Lennox is threatening to take his throne.

b)

All of his thanes are rebelling against him.

c)

He wants to conquer England for Scotland.

d)

Malcolm and Macduff are preparing to fight him.

22.
In the beginning of act 2, Banquo tells Fleance--
A heavy summons lies like lead upon me, And yet I would not sleep. Merciful powers,Restrain in me the cursèd thoughts that nature Gives way to in repose.
What is he expressing?
a)
He can feel the curse of the witches taking hold of him
b)
He is exhausted, yet dark thoughts are keeping him awake
c)
He can't sleep because he is worried about how Macbeth will become king
d)
He is put under a spell that is preventing rest
23.
What is the signal Lady Macbeth is to give Macbeth to let him know that she has taken care of the guards?
a)
She will ring a bell
b)
She will send a servant to say she is ill and wants to see him
c)
She will light three candles in her bedroom window
d)
She will stand at the window and whistle like a bird
24.
In reference Lady Macbeth's reason for not murdering Duncan, what does this reveal about her character
a)
She respects Macbeth
b)
She may lack the confidence she conveys to Macbeth
c)
She is ruthless
d)
She believes in the prophesies made by the witchesb
25.
The voice that calls out "Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep" symbolizes
a)
Macbeth's guilt and the consequences for his actions
b)
Macbeth's decision to murder Duncan in his sleep
c)
The fact that Duncan will never wake up from his "sleep"
d)
His paranoia that someone witnessed the murder
26.
Why wont Macbeth return the daggers to the servants?
a)
He is exhausted from the deed
b)
He is afraid that someone will hear him
c)
he cannot bear to look again at what he has done
d)
He can't bear the idea of committing another evil act
27.
Which statement best characterizes the reactions of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth right after Duncan's murder?
a)
Both are too horrified to behave logically
b)
They're primarily concerned with practical matters
c)
Lady Macbeth is too excited to act, but Macbeth is concerned with practical matters
d)
Macbeth is too excited to act, but Lady Macbeth is concerned with practical matters
28.
Who is the first person to discover Duncan's body?
a)
Banquo
b)
Macduff
c)
Ross
d)
The Porter
29.
The porter at Macbeth’s castle is depicted as
a)
an upright gentleman
b)
a scheming murderer
c)
a drunken joker
d)
a cowardly traitor
30.
What excuse did Macbeth give for killing the guards (grooms)? What is his real reason?
a)
He was drunk and didn’t realize what he had done. He didn’t want anyone to suspect Lady Macbeth
b)
He did it out of love for Duncan and rage against the guard, but he actually wanted to be rid of any possible witnesses
c)
They were attacking him, and he did it in self defense. He wanted it to look like a plot to murder him, too
d)
The witches predicted it, and he could not help himself. He was afraid they would not be loyal to him once he became king
31.
When Malcolm and Donalbain disappear from Inverness, people assume that they
a)
Have been murdered
b)
Are attempting to avoid danger
c)
Were involved in Duncan's death
d)
Are spreading news of upcoming war throughout Europe
32.
In Act 2, Scene 4, Macduff subtly emphasizes his opposition to Macbeth by
a)
Preparing to flee Scotland
b)
Publicly swearing allegiance to Malcolm
c)
Attempting to rally the thanes against Macbeth
d)
Refusing to go see Macbeth crowned
33.

"It is too full o' th' _______ of human kindness" - Lady Macbeth

a)

Water

b)

Milk

c)

Milo

d)

Blood

34.

"Come, you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts! ________ me here." - Lady Macbeth

a)

Undress

b)

Unwind

c)

Unsex

d)

Unravel

35.

"Screw your _________ to the sticking-place and we'll not fail." - Lady Macbeth

a)

Honour

b)

Screwdriver

c)

Courage

d)

Opinion

36.

"False face must hide what the false ________ doth know." - Macbeth

a)

Artery

b)

Mind

c)

Soul

d)

Heart

37.

"Is this a __________ which I see before me, the handle toward my hand?" - Macbeth

a)

Knife

b)

Dagger

c)

Spoon

d)

Sword

38.

"What's done is ________." - Lady Macbeth

a)

Done

b)

Did

c)

Over

d)

Dinner

39.

"Look like the innocent flower, but be the __________ under't." - Lady Macbeth

a)

Snake

b)

Eagle

c)

Doormat

d)

Serpent

40.

"There's daggers in men's __________." - Banquo

a)

Faces

b)

Pockets

c)

Beds

d)

Smiles

41.
“Thou has it now: king, Cawdor, Glamis, all,/As the weird women promised, and I fear/Thou pla’dst more foully for’t.” – Banquo (II.i.1)- Which statement explains this quote?
a)
Macbeth has everything he has ever wanted, but Lady Macbeth is becoming jealous.
b)
Sometimes prophecies can come true, so evil can be viewed in a positive way.
c)
Macbeth’s three prophecies have come true, but I’m afraid he had dishonest conduct.
d)
The weird women cannot predict what choices Macbeth will make to get what he wants.
42.

“Hear it not, Duncan, for it is a knell/That summons thee to heaven or to hell.”

a)

Macbeth

b)

Lady Macbeth

c)

Macduff

d)

Lady Macduff

43.

“Approach the chamber, and destroy your sight. With a new Gorgon”

a)

Macbeth

b)

Lady Macbeth

c)

Macduff

d)

Lady Macduff

44.

“A little water clears us of this deed.”

a)

Macbeth

b)

Lady Macbeth

c)

Macduff

d)

Lady Macduff

45.

“Knock, knock, knock! Who’s there, i' th' name of Beelzebub?”

a)

Fleance

b)

Malcolm

c)

Lennox

d)

The Porter

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