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Macbeth Review

Total questions: 138

Worksheet time: 1hrs 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Shakespeare probably wrote Macbeth to impress his Scottish ruler _______________
a)
James I
b)
James V
c)
Elizabeth I
d)
Elizabeth IV
2.
Shakespeare probably wrote Macbeth to impress his Scottish ruler _______________
a)
James I
b)
James V
c)
Elizabeth I
d)
Elizabeth IV
3.
The witches give us all of the following prophesies in
Act I EXCEPT...
a)
Beware of Macduff
b)
Macbeth will be king
c)
Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor
d)
Banquo's sons will be king
4.
How does Macbeth FIRST respond to his wife's plan to kill Duncan?
a)
He argues that Duncan is their guest
b)
He says they will discuss it later
c)
He agrees to kill Duncan
d)
He asks her to kill her baby
5.
Why do people suspect that Malcolm and Donalbain killed their father?
a)
They found the body
b)
They had bloody clothes
c)
They fought with him earlier
d)
They ran away after the murder
6.
Why is Macbeth not worried when he learns that 10,000 English troops are headed his way?
a)
Macbeth's army is bigger
b)
He doesn't believe the servant
c)
The witches make him overconfident
d)
He is safe as long as he stays in his castle
7.
Why is Siward proud of his son at the end of the play?
a)
His son killed Macdonwald
b)
His son died fighting
c)
His son becomes king
d)
His son is an honor's student
8.
Who said: " I would, while it is smiling in my face, have plucked my nipple from its boneless gums and dashed the brains out, had I so sworn as you have done to this.”
a)
Lady Macbeth
b)
Lady Macduff
c)
Siward
d)
The gentlewoman
9.
Who said: " “How it did grieve Macbeth!  Did he not straight, in pious rage, the two delinquents tear, that were the slaves of drink and thralls of sleep?  Was not that nobly done?”
a)
Macbeth
b)
Lennox
c)
Macduff
d)
Duncan
10.
Who said: “Then live, Macduff: what need I fear of thee? But yet I'll make assurance double sure, and take a bond of fate: thou shalt not live.”
a)
Banquo
b)
Macbeth
c)
Macduff
d)
Lady Macbeth
11.
Who said: “Out, damned spot! Out I say!”
a)
Lady Macbeth
b)
The doctor
c)
Malcolm
d)
Banquo
12.
Who said:  “If thou beest slain and with no stroke of mine, my wife and children’s ghosts will haunt me still.”
a)
Macduff
b)
Banquo
c)
Duncan
d)
Macbeth
13.
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
14.
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.
15.
Who wrote The Tragedy of Macbeth?
a)
Henry Higgins
b)
William Shakespeare
c)
John Donne
d)
J. K. Rowling
16.
What do the witches predict in Act I scene 3 for Macbeth? For Banquo?
a)
Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor and eventually king.  Banquo's descendants will be king, although he will not.
b)
Macbeth will be conqueror of Norway, Banquo will be king
c)
Macbeth will remain Thane of of Glamis, Banquo will be Thane of Cawdor, neither will ever be king.
d)
Macbeth will be king.  Banquo will be Thane of Glamis and Cawdor
17.

In the play Macbeth, where does the story mainly take place?

a)

Scotland

b)

Ireland

c)

England

d)

Norway

18.

True or False: in Act 1 Scene 3, the king names Macbeth “Thane of Cawdor”?

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Who does Macbeth kill to become king?

a)

Duncan

b)

Malcolm

20.
Who helps Macbeth come up with his plan to kill the king?
a)
Malcolm
b)
The witches
c)
Banquo
d)
Lady Macbeth
21.
Why does Macbeth want to kill King Duncan?
a)
Duncan insulted him.
b)
Macbeth wants to be king.
c)
The people don't respect Duncan.
d)
The witches forced Macbeth to carry out their plan.
22.

Who says this:

Fair is foul, and foul is fair:

Hover through the fog and filthy air.

a)

Macbeth

b)

Lady Macbeth

c)

The 3 Witches

d)

Banquo

23.
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
24.
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.
25.
What do the witches predict in Act I scene 3 for Macbeth? For Banquo?
a)
Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor and eventually king.  Banquo's descendants will be king, although he will not.
b)
Macbeth will be conqueror of Norway, Banquo will be king
c)
Macbeth will remain Thane of of Glamis, Banquo will be Thane of Cawdor, neither will ever be king.
d)
Macbeth will be king.  Banquo will be Thane of Glamis and Cawdor
26.

This character is King at the start of the play:

a)

Macbeth

b)

Duncan

c)

Malcolm

d)

Fleance

27.

This character is King at the start of the play:

a)

Macbeth

b)

Duncan

c)

Malcolm

d)

Fleance

28.

Macbeth orders the murder of this character in Act III, but he escapes

a)

Ross

b)

Angus

c)

Fleance

d)

Banquo

29.

This thane is suspicious of Macbeth from the start. He does not attend Macbeth's banquet.

a)

Malcolm

b)

Macduff

c)

Ross

d)

Lennox

30.
Why do people suspect that Malcolm and Donalbain killed their father?
a)
They found the body
b)
They had bloody clothes
c)
They fought with him earlier
d)
They ran away after the murder
31.
Where is the play primarily set?
a)
Ireland
b)
England
c)
Scotland
d)
Wales
32.

Why is Lady Macbeth unable to kill Duncan when she has the chance?

a)

Duncan has been too kind to her.

b)

He reminds her of her father.

c)

She hears the guards stirring.

d)

She fears damning her soul.

33.

What symptom does Lady Macbeth exhibit to the Doctor as she sleepwalks?

a)

She will not eat anything.

b)

She rubs her hands together as if washing them.

c)

She lacks the ability to laugh.

d)

She keeps screaming.

34.

Why is Macbeth fearless in the final battle?

a)

He no longer cares whether he remains king.

b)

The Witches told him no man born of a woman could harm him.

c)

The Witches assured him of victory.

d)

He wishes to avenge Lady Macbeth's death.

35.

Who kills Macbeth, finally ending his tyrannical reign?

a)

Malcolm

b)

Donalbain

c)

Siward

d)

Macduff

36.

After Macbeth dies, the new king will be

a)

Fleance

b)

Macduff

c)

Banquo

d)

Malcolm

37.

King Duncan's named heir is ________________; his other son is ________________.

a)

Macduff; Fleance

b)

Macbeth; Malcolm

c)

Malcolm; Donalbain

d)

Donalbain; Malcolm

38.

Which of the following best describes how Macbeth is described at the very beginning of the play?

a)

A man who will stop at nothing to get what he wants

b)

A quiet servant who rarely speaks his mind

c)

A traitor who is hated by everyone in Scotland

d)

A military hero who is adored by everyone in Scotland

39.

The quote “Fair is foul, and foul is fair” is an example of a _____

a)

Paradox

b)

Comic relief

c)

Dramatic irony

d)

Simile

40.

Which of the following is NOT one of the witches' prophesies at the beginning of the play?

a)

His children will be king

b)

He will be king

c)

He will be Thane of Cawdor

d)

He will be Thane of Glamis

41.

When Macbeth says “Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown/And put a barren scepter in my grip…” what does he mean?

a)

He has no right to be king.

b)

He and Lady Macbeth have many children.

c)

He has no male children

d)

He is going to be executed

42.

Which of the following is NOT one of the apparitions that Macbeth met?

a)

A child crowned with a tree in his hand

b)

A bloody child

c)

An armed head

d)

Banquo's ghost

43.

When Macbeth finds out Lady Macbeth is dead, he _____.

a)

says life is just a meaningless path to death.

b)

kills himself to be with her.

c)

kills the doctor who couldn’t heal her.

d)

refuses to believe it.

44.

Who is crowned King of Scotland at the end?

a)

Macbeth

b)

Macduff

c)

Ross

d)

Malcolm

45.

This character is murdered by assassins acting under Macbeth's orders. His ghost later appears to Macbeth.

a)

Banquo

b)

Fleance

c)

Macduff

d)

Duncan

46.

This thane is suspicious of Macbeth from the start. He does not attend Macbeth's banquet.

a)

Malcolm

b)

Macduff

c)

Ross

d)

Lennox

47.

Which of the following is a paradox?

a)

I only got 3 hours of sleep, so now I'm really tired..

b)

I prefer weekends to weekdays.

c)

It's snowing in January--we've got 2 feet of snow!

d)

The only thing I know is that I don't know anything.

48.

Which behavior might result in your being chastised?

a)

Holding the door open for a stranger

b)

Forgetting your girlfriend's birthday

c)

Helping an old man across the street

d)

Preparing food for the homeless

49.

How does Macbeth react to the witches’ prophecies?

a)

He starts thinking about what would need to happen for him to attain a higher title.

b)

He becomes overwhelmed by the responsibility of a higher title.

c)

He sees them as a bad omen.

d)

He brushes them off because he doesn’t believe that anyone could accurately predict the future.

50.

Why do Malcolm and Donalbain leave Scotland?

a)

They don’t want anyone to see their grief.

b)

They must fight in a war.

c)

They are appointed princes in England.

d)

They believe they are not safe in Scotland.

51.

Who decides not to attend Macbeth’s crowning?

a)

Lennox

b)

Ross

c)

The Porter

d)

Macduff

52.

Which of the following characteristics best showcases Macbeth’s tragic flaw? In other words, what is Macbeth’s downfall?

a)

His ambition

b)

His indecision

c)

His jealousy

d)

His pride

53.

Who does King Duncan name the new Thane of Cawdor?

a)

Malcolm

b)

Macduff

c)

Banquo

d)

Macbeth

54.

What do the witches predict in Act I for Banquo?

a)

His children will be kings

b)

Banquo will be king

c)

Birnam Wood will come to Dunsinane Hill

d)

Beware Macduff

55.

After Lady Macbeth reads the letter from her husband in Act I explaining his first encounter with the three witches, what does she tell us is her opinion of Macbeth?

a)

She thinks he is too full of the milk of human kindness to do what is necessary

b)

She is afraid of what Macbeth might do

c)

She hates her husband

d)

She is excited he is coming home and they can forget about war

56.

Why is Macbeth crowned king after Duncan is murdered and not Duncan's sons?

a)

Duncan's sons have run away and seem guilty

b)

Duncan has no children

c)

The witches told them to

d)

Duncan has named Macbeth his heir

57.

Why does Macbeth want to kill Banquo and Fleance?

a)

Lady Macbeth wants him to

b)

Macbeth is threatened by them because of the witches prophecy

c)

Banquo is a traitor

d)

Fleance conspired to kill Macbeth

58.

Who or what did Macbeth see at the banquet table?

a)

Banquo's ghost

b)

the witches

c)

Lady Macbeth's ghost

d)

Duncan's ghost

59.

What do the doctor and the gentlewoman see Lady Macbeth doing?

a)

sleeping "as though dead"

b)

stabbing Banquo

c)

planning the murder of her husband

d)

sleepwalking and constantly "washing" her hands

60.

What does it mean that Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane?

a)

The advancing army rides to Dunsinane holding branches from Birnam Wood.

b)

It is a meaningless riddle meant only to confuse

c)

Macbeth's banquet hall in Dunsinane is made from the trees of the Birnam forest.

d)

Macbeth's body will be burned in Dunsinane in a casket made from the trees of the Birnam forest.

61.

In what ways is Macduff not of woman born?

a)

His mother was Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft

b)

The phrase is an insult that implies his mother was a prostitute.

c)

He was born by cesarean section (C-section)

d)

He was adopted as a baby.

62.

In what ways is Macduff not of woman born?

a)

His mother was Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft

b)

The phrase is an insult that implies his mother was a prostitute.

c)

He was born by cesarean section (C-section)

d)

He was adopted as a baby.

63.

Who kills Macbeth and puts his head on a spike?

a)

Fleance

b)

Fleance

c)

Macduff

d)

Siward

64.
Why does Macbeth have Banquo killed?
a)
Because the witches said his children would be king.
b)
Because he suspects that Macbeth killed Duncan.
c)
Because Macbeth think Banquo's honorable nature makes him dangerous.
d)
Because Banquo also wants the throne.
65.
Which of these happens in the scene after they find Duncan's body?
a)
Lady Macbeth hides the dagger on the guards' bodies.
b)
The three witches meet with Macbeth.
c)
Someone mentions that Duncan's horses break free and go on a rampage.
d)
The night becomes so dark that no stars are visible.
66.
Why has Macduff left for England in Scene 6?
a)
To request help from Northumberland and Siward.
b)
To find Malcolm and Donalbain.
c)
To find Fleance.
d)
To escape from Macbeth.
67.
How does Macbeth FIRST respond to his wife's plan to kill Duncan?
a)
He argues that Duncan is their guest
b)
He says they will discuss it later
c)
He agrees to kill Duncan
d)
He asks her to kill her baby
68.
Why do people suspect that Malcolm and Donalbain killed their father?
a)
They found the body
b)
They had bloody clothes
c)
They fought with him earlier
d)
They ran away after the murder
69.
Why is Macbeth not worried when he learns that 10,000 English troops are headed his way?
a)
Macbeth's army is bigger
b)
He doesn't believe the servant
c)
The witches make him overconfident
d)
He is safe as long as he stays in his castle
70.
What happens to the original Thane of Cawdor? 
a)
He commits suicide
b)
He is executed
c)
He is killed in battle
d)
He flees Scotland
71.
Where is the play primarily set?
a)
Ireland
b)
England
c)
Scotland
d)
Wales
72.
What two reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan?
a)
Duncan is the king and Macbeth loves him
b)
The prophecy will com true on its own, and he is likely to get caught
c)
Lady Macbeth is crazy, and Duncan has been a great guest
d)
Macbeth is his host and he is a kinsman
73.
What do Malcolm's men use as camoflague? 
a)
Mud
b)
Branches
c)
Armor used by Macbeth's soldiers
d)
Black paint
74.

Who (what) did Macbeth see at the banquet table?

a)

The three 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

e)

Lady Macbeth calling him a coward

75.

How does Macbeth die?

a)

He is attacked by a group of Macduff's soldiers

b)

He "accidentally" falls on his own sword

c)

Macduff beheads him (after killing him)

d)

One of his own soldiers mistakenly kills him.

e)

Wait, he dies?

76.

Who is sentenced to death in Act I?

a)

Duncan

b)

The Thane of Cawdor

c)

Ross

d)

The Captain

e)

The bloody sergeant

77.

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

e)

wanted to kill her to make sure there were no witnesses

78.

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

e)

wanted to kill her to make sure there were no witnesses

79.

What does Banquo say about the motives of the "instruments of darkness?"

a)

They are greedy and only make predictions when someone pays enough

b)

Good conquers evil, and their predictions will not come true

c)

They often tell of good things without telling the bad consequences

d)

"Them witches be crazy, and don't know what they are saying, sis!"

80.

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 get there

81.

One of the images or themes that runs throughout the play is that of

a)

ships at sea

b)

battle armor

c)

brotherly love

d)

blood

e)

real ghosts

82.

Malcom describes Cawdor's last moments before execution. What is Duncan's reply?

a)

You should never turn your back, even on a friend.

b)

You shouldn't sympathize for one who has committed evil deeds

c)

You should always be ready for you never know when death will strike.

d)

You can't tell what is in a person's heart by looking at his face.

83.

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

84.

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.

e)

She will drug the king's guards and she will go into the king's room and kill him

85.

What advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth when he arrives home?

a)

He shouldn't eat too much, because that would make him too sleepy to commit the murder quickly.

b)

He should let Banquo in on the plan so that he has more help

c)

He must learn to look innocent even when his heart is full of evil.

d)

This would not be a good time to murder Duncan. They should wait a few days.

86.

Macbeth says, "Stars, hide your fires. Let not light see my black and deep desires." What are Macbeth's desires?

a)

He wants to go home to see Lady Macbeth

b)

He wants to raise the taxes in the lands he rules

c)

He is very tired. He wants the stars to stop shining so he can sleep

d)

He wants to be king

e)

He wants to be fairest of them all

87.
What do the doctor and gentlewoman see Lady Macbeth doing?
a)
She is crying and tearing at her clothes
b)
She is sleepwalking and talking about the murders
c)
She is singing and dancing down the halls of the castle
d)
She is making brownies for their company
88.
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
89.
Macbeth says to Macduff, "But get thee back, my soul is too much charged with blood of thine already." To what is he referring?
a)
Macbeth doesn't want to fight Macduff; he has already killed Macduff's family
b)
Macbeth has the urge to kill anyone who come near him
c)
Macbeth is wounded and wants compassion
d)
Macbeth is ready to stop the bloodshed and give up the throne
90.
What is Lady Macbeth's "prayer" to the spirits after she learns King Duncan is coming?
a)
She wants to be filled with cruelty, given the hard heart and thick blood necessary to do what has to be done to make Macbeth king.
b)
She prays that Duncan will die on the way.
c)
She asks for a sign that her decision is the right one for her husband and for the country.
d)
She want's her husband's nerve to become stronger.
91.
What do the witches predict in Act I scene 3 for Macbeth? For Banquo?
a)
Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor and eventually king.  Banquo's descendants will be king, although he will not.
b)
Macbeth will be conqueror of Norway, Banquo will be king
c)
Macbeth will remain Thane of of Glamis, Banquo will be Thane of Cawdor, neither will ever be king.
d)
Macbeth will be king.  Banquo will be Thane of Glamis and Cawdor
92.
What is the significance of Lady Macbeth's line: "My hands are of your color, but I shame to wear a heart so white"?
a)
Lady M's hands are red from planting the daggers on the guards, but she claims that her heart is not as weak and remorseful as Macbeth's
b)
Lady Macbeth helped Macbeth kill King Duncan, so they both have blood on their hands
93.
How does Macbeth respond to Banquo bringing up the witches?
a)
He pretends not to be thinking about them and their prophecies
b)
He yells at Banquo and tells him to keep it down
c)
He eagerly starts talking about his plans to murder the King
d)
He asks if Banquo's children are in good health
94.
How do Malcolm and Donalbain react to their father's murder?
a)
They kill the guards
b)
They cry and curse his murderer
c)
Malcolm claims the throne, and Donalbain vows loyalty
d)
They flee, fearing for their own safety
95.
In Act I Scene I, Macbeth envisions a dagger during one of his famous soliloquies. What purpose does this serve for the audience? Choose the best answer.
a)
It demonstrates Macbeth's indecision about killing Duncan, and it ultimately foreshadows that he will commit the murder.
b)
It shows that Macbeth is losing his mind.
96.
What is the primary emotion that Macbeth feels after murdering King Duncan?
a)
relief
b)
fear
c)
pride
d)
guilt
97.
What reason does Macbeth give for killing the guards?
a)
He killed them out of grief and rage inspired by Duncan's murder
b)
He killed them to cover his own tracks
98.
How does Shakespeare create a sense of urgency and intensity during the murder scene in Act II Scene II?
a)
The sound of knocking
b)
The guards wake up and call for help
c)
Lady Macbeth and Macbeth are running around
99.
What do we find out at the end of Act II?
a)
Macduff has died.
b)
Malcolm will become King.
c)
Macbeth confesses to murdering Duncan.
d)
Macbeth will become King
100.
What has Lady Macbeth started doing in her sleep?
a)
walking
b)
talking
c)
writing
d)
all of the above
101.
What does Lady Macbeth always carry with her now?
a)
a letter
b)
a light
c)
a dagger
d)
a sponge
102.
What seems to surprise Lady Macbeth about the old man she speaks of?
a)
that he is haunting her dreams
b)
that he had greater strength than they expected
c)
that he had so much blood in him
d)
that his death should have been so mourned
103.
Why does the doctor say he cannot help Lady Macbeth?
a)
he has run out of medicine
b)
he cannot treat her without Macbeth's agreement
c)
he thinks she deserves this punishment for her crimes
d)
he says her problem is spiritual, not medical
104.
Where have the Scottish forces agreed to meet the English army?
a)
near Macbeth's castle
b)
near Birnam Wood
c)
on the heath where Macbeth met the witches
d)
near Dunsinane
105.
Why does Macbeth say he is not afraid?
a)
His castle is built to withstand a siege
b)
He has more soldiers than the rebel Thanes
c)
He believes the witches' prophecy means no man can harm him
d)
His bravery is legendary
106.
What does Malcolm tell his men to carry as they march on Macbeth's castle?
a)
their swords and shields
b)
courage in their hearts
c)
the wounded
d)
a branch to use as camouflage
107.
When Macbeth hears the cry of women inside the castle, what does this noise signify? 
a)
that the Thanes are preparing for battle
b)
they have seen the enemy approach
c)
that the queen is dead
d)
that a messenger approaches
108.
When does Macbeth say his wife should have died?
a)
hereafter
b)
years ago
c)
before she persuaded him to take Duncan's life
d)
after the battle has ended
109.
What does Macbeth do when he hears Birnam Wood is marching towards him?
a)
runs away
b)
calls for his armor and prepares to fight
c)
calls for the castle gates to be shut and prepares for a siege
d)
nothing, he is still too upset about Lady Macbeth's death
110.
Who does Macduff say he will fight?
a)
anyone who supports a tyrant
b)
anyone who threatens him
c)
anyone connected with Macbeth
d)
no one but Macbeth
111.
Who does Macduff say he will fight?
a)
anyone who supports a tyrant
b)
anyone who threatens him
c)
anyone connected with Macbeth
d)
no one but Macbeth
112.
Why is Macduff able to kill Macbeth?
a)
He takes him by surprise
b)
He has been practicing
c)
He receives supernatural help from the witches
d)
He was not born of woman
113.
What special honor does Malcolm give to those Thanes who remained loyal to him after they defeat Macbeth?
a)
lords
b)
earls
c)
dukes
d)
knighthood
114.

When Macbeth finds out Lady Macbeth is dead, he

a)

says life is just a meaningless path to death.

b)

kills the doctor who couldn't heal her.

c)

kills himself.

d)

refuses to believe it.

115.

Why does Macduff say that HE must be the one to kill Macbeth?

a)

To get revenge because Macbeth killed Macduff's family

b)

To get revenge because Macbeth killed King Duncan.

c)

To get revenge because Macbeth killed Banquo.

d)

To get revenge because Macbeth killed Malcolm.

116.

Which apparition/prophecy comes true when Malcolm's army cuts down trees to hide their numbers?

a)

Fear Macduff.

b)

No man borne of woman will harm Macbeth.

c)

Macbeth will never be defeated until Birnam Wood marches to fight.

d)

Banquo's son is crowned the new king.

117.

What is Macbeth's downfall?

a)

Anger

b)

Ambition

c)

Love

d)

Money

118.

What is the "damned spot" that Lady Macbeth cannot wash away?

a)

Her guilt

b)

Her anger

c)

Her depression

d)

Her ambition

119.

Who ends up killing Macbeth?

a)

No one. He doesn't die.

b)

Macbeth kills himself.

c)

Macduff kills Macbeth.

d)

Malcolm kills Macbeth.

120.

Who ends up killing Macbeth?

a)

No one. He doesn't die.

b)

Macbeth kills himself.

c)

Macduff kills Macbeth.

d)

Malcolm kills Macbeth.

121.

Who is not of woman born?

a)

Macbeth

b)

Lady Macbeth

c)

Macduff

d)

Ross

122.

How does this apparition/prophecy from Act 4 come true in Act 5: Beware Macduff

a)

Macduff kills Macbeth.

b)

Macduff becomes the next king.

c)

Macduff steals all of Macbeth's money.

d)

Macduff kills Lady Macbeth.

123.

How does this apparition/prophecy from Act 4 come true in Act 5: “For no one born from a woman shall ever harm Macbeth”

a)

Macduff was born via c-section.

b)

The witches kill Macbeth.

c)

Macbeth lives at the end.

d)

Hecate kills Macbeth.

124.

How does this apparition/prophecy from Act 4 come true in Act 5: “Macbeth will never be defeated until Birnam Wood marches to fight you at Dunsinane Hill”

a)

Malcolm's army uses branches from the trees as camouflage as they march to Macbeth's castle.

b)

The witches cast a spell to make the trees move up the hill.

c)

It doesn't come true.

d)

The witches cast a spell on Macbeth's eyes to make it look like the trees are walking.

125.
What does Lady Macbeth always carry with her now?
a)
a letter
b)
a light
c)
a dagger
d)
a sponge
126.
What seems to surprise Lady Macbeth about the old man she speaks of?
a)
that he is haunting her dreams
b)
that he had greater strength than they expected
c)
that he had so much blood in him
d)
that his death should have been so mourned
127.
Why does the doctor say he cannot help Lady Macbeth?
a)
he has run out of medicine
b)
he cannot treat her without Macbeth's agreement
c)
he thinks she deserves this punishment for her crimes
d)
he says her problem is spiritual, not medical
128.
Where have the Scottish forces agreed to meet the English army?
a)
near Macbeth's castle
b)
near Birnam Wood
c)
on the heath where Macbeth met the witches
d)
near Dunsinane
129.
Why does Macbeth say he is not afraid?
a)
His castle is built to withstand a siege
b)
He has more soldiers than the rebel Thanes
c)
He believes the witches' prophecy means no man can harm him
d)
His bravery is legendary
130.
What does Malcolm tell his men to carry as they march on Macbeth's castle?
a)
their swords and shields
b)
courage in their hearts
c)
the wounded
d)
a branch to use as camouflage
131.
When does Macbeth say his wife should have died?
a)
hereafter
b)
years ago
c)
before she persuaded him to take Duncan's life
d)
after the battle has ended
132.
What does Macbeth do when he hears Birnam Wood is marching towards him?
a)
runs away
b)
calls for his armor and prepares to fight
c)
calls for the castle gates to be shut and prepares for a siege
d)
nothing, he is still too upset about Lady Macbeth's death
133.
Who does Macduff say he will fight?
a)
anyone who supports a tyrant
b)
anyone who threatens him
c)
anyone connected with Macbeth
d)
no one but Macbeth
134.
Why does Macbeth avoid Macduff?
a)
He is afraid of him as he has a fierce reputation
b)
He is too busy trying to find Malcolm to fight others
c)
Because he feels he has enough Macduff blood on his hands already
d)
He doesn't; he's trying to find him
135.
Why is Macduff able to kill Macbeth?
a)
He takes him by surprise
b)
He has been practicing
c)
He receives supernatural help from the witches
d)
He was not born of woman
136.
What special honor does Malcolm give to those Thanes who remained loyal to him after they defeat Macbeth?
a)
lords
b)
earls
c)
dukes
d)
knighthood
137.

At the beginning of the play, the witches set the theme with the paradoxical statement, “Fair is foul, foul is fair.” Which quotation is the best approximation of this statement?

a)

“Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow creeps in this petty day”

b)

“She should have died hereafter.”

c)

“Out, Damned spot, Out I say.”

d)

This supernatural soliciting cannot be ill, cannot be good”

138.

Macbeth says, “This supernatural soliciting cannot be ill, cannot be good” suggests

a)

Macbeth’s ambivalence

b)

Macbeth’s attitude regarding the reliability of the witches

c)

Macbeth’s concern about witchcraft

d)

Macbeth’s lust for power

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