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Macbeth Final TEST Review

Total questions: 105

Worksheet time: 2hrs 37mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the effect of the line "Had he not resembled my father as he slept, I had done't"?

a)

It shows Lady Macbeth hiding the daggers.

b)

It shows Lady Macbeth calling Macbeth a coward.

c)

It shows Lady Macbeth's brutality, which was introduced in Act 1 Scene 5.

d)

It shows Macbeth's guilt and shock.

2.

What does Macbeth bring back from Duncan's room?

a)

The daggers he used to kill Duncan with

b)

The King's crown

c)

Nothing

d)

The guards possets (drinking pouches).

3.

What is Macbeth's state of mind in this scene?

a)

Calm and composed

b)

Excited to be closer to the throne

c)

Angry

d)

Guilty

4.

Why does Shakespeare show Macbeth is unable to say 'Amen'?

a)

Macbeth has killed the king and therefore broken his connection with God.

b)

Macbeth is too busy killing the King to pray

c)

Macbeth didn't hear the guards say Amen

d)

Macbeth is evil, therefore he doesn't care about saying amen

5.

What motif represents innocence and a clear conscience in this scene?

a)

Water

b)

Sleep

c)

Darkness

d)

Blood

6.

What does Lady Macbeth tell Macbeth to do, which shows she is still plotting to deceive those around them? There are two right answers.

a)

Wash the blood off his hands

b)

Kill Donaldbain as well

c)

Go back to bed so that no one catches them awake

d)

Run away and hide

7.
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the witches in Act 1;scene 1.
a)
To set the mood of the play
b)
To introduce the character of Macbeth
c)
To scare the audience with the witches' appearance
d)
To introduce supernatural influences, paradoxes, and the stormy fate of Scotland
8.
Which characters are present in Act 1, Scene 1?
a)
The witches
b)
Macbeth and Banquo
c)
Duncan and Malcolm
d)
Ross and Angus
9.
In Scene 2 _________ awards Macbeth with the title, Thane of Cawdor.
a)
Duncan
b)
Malcolm
c)
Ross
d)
Lennox
10.
In scene 4, Duncan awards the title, Prince of Cumberland, (i.e. next in line to be king) to . . .
a)
Macbeth
b)
Banquo
c)
Malcolm
d)
Donalbain
11.
Macbeth has second thoughts about killing Duncan because of each of the following reasons EXCEPT:
a)
He's related to Duncan.
b)
He has sworn allegiance to Duncan.
c)
He has gotten many compliments from others.
d)
He doesn't want to upset his wife, who can't stand violence of any kind.
12.
Before breaking an oath to her husband, Lady Macbeth would violently murder . . .
a)
her own suckling baby.
b)
herself.
c)
her husband.
d)
Banquo.
13.
Lady Macbeth's plan to kill Duncan includes which of the following:
a)
getting the guards drunk.
b)
poisoning Duncan.
c)
strangling Duncan in his sleep.
d)
pushing Duncan from the tower.
14.
Why was the original Thane of Cawdor executed?
a)
He cheated on his wife.
b)
He committed treason against King Duncan and Scotland
c)
He killed the Queen.
d)
He refused to go into battle because he was a coward.
15.
What prediction from the witches is false?
a)
Banquo's sons would be king.
b)
Macbeth will be the Thane of Cawdor.
c)
Malcolm will kill Macbeth.
d)
Macbeth will be King of Scotland.
16.
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.
17.
True or False:
According to the Three Witches, Macbeth and his sons will be kings.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
Who is the King of Scotland?
a)
James
b)
Poldark
c)
Duncan
d)
Banquo
19.
Where is the play set?
a)
England
b)
Wales
c)
Ireland
d)
Scotland
20.
Macbeth decides not to kill King Duncan because
a)
He fears he would be caught
b)
Lady Macbeth could not plan for everything
c)
He is his host and a loyal subject
d)
Banquo will suspect him of murder
21.

Who is executed in Act 1

a)

Thane of Cawdor

b)

Thane of Glamis

c)

Thane of Fife

d)

Prince of Cumberland

22.

On whom are Macbeth and Lady Macbeth going to blame Duncan's murder?

a)

Banquo

b)

Macduff

c)

Malcolm

d)

The guards

23.
What does the dagger scene reveal about Macbeth's state of mind?
a)
Macbeth has drunk too much wine at dinner and is hallucinating
b)
Macbeth has a mental illness that causes him to kill the king
c)
Macbeth has been drugged by Lady Macbeth
d)
Macbeth is uncomfortable and troubled about the prospect of killing Duncan
24.
What does Macbeth see on the dagger?
a)
Tarquin's strides
b)
Blood
c)
Water
d)
A wolf's fur
25.
Which best describes the mood of the dagger scene?
a)
celebratory and excited
b)
Curious and questioning
c)
calm and serene
d)
dark and horrific
26.
What does Macbeth mean in this line?
MACBETH:  "Sleep no more!  Macbeth doth murder sleep, the innocent sleep, that knits up the raveled sleeve of care."
a)
It was cowardly to kill the king as he was knitting
b)
Someone was talking about knitting so I couldn't sleep.
c)
I heard a voice saying that I have killed sleep! I'll never sleep well again!
d)
I killed Duncan, and now I deserve death and to sleep forever
27.
Lady Macbeth tells her husband THREE things in this short monologue.  What is NOT something she tells him?
a)
Wash the blood off your hands
b)
Take the daggers back and smear the blood on the servants
c)
Take a drink of water
d)
Don't ruin your courage by thinking about stupid things 
28.
How does Lady Macbeth react to the blood?
a)
She feels guilty for her part in the crime and regrets plotting the murder
b)
She tells her husband to get washed and stop being cowardly
c)
She explains that he's hallucinating again--there is no blood!
d)
She is suddenly scared when she sees blood on her own hands
29.
How do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth react when the king's body is discovered?
a)
They appear upset and horrified that the king has died in their home
b)
The hear the hooting of an owl flying through the castle
c)
They remain nonchalant and tell everyone to remain calm
d)
Lady Macbeth begins hallucinating about a dagger
30.
According to Macbeth's monologue here, why does he kill the servants?
a)
He was overcome with rage when he saw them and killed them because he loved the king so much
b)
The servants attacked Macbeth, and he killed them in self-defense
c)
He overheard them plotting to kill Malcolm and Donalbain
d)
He had talked to eye-witnesses who testified that the servants did it
31.
Malcolm and Donalbain decided to leave Scotland because
a)
they didn't want to choose the next king
b)
they were afraid they might be killed next or be suspected
c)
they had committed the murder
d)
they suspected that the other brother did it
32.
At the end of Act II, who will be crowned king?
a)
Macbeth
b)
Macduff
c)
Donalbain
d)
Malcolm
33.
What does Lady Macbeth mean by "Had he not resembled my father as he slept, I had done't"?
a)
If we are caught killing my father, we'll be the ones to die
b)
Macbeth is a coward and probably won't be able to kill my father or the king.
c)
I almost killed Duncan myself, because he looks so much like my wretched father.
d)
I'd have killed him myself except that he reminds me of my father.
34.
Macbeth refused to return the daggers to smear the servants wih blood because
a)
He thought it was cowardly to blame them
b)
He was afraid to look at Duncan's dead body
c)
He thought no one would believe the servants were guilty anyway
d)
He doesn't want to be spotted roaming about the castle
35.
How is Macbeth acting immediately after the King's death (before Macduff arrives)?
a)
Relieved that the murder is finally over
b)
Nervous and distressed at what he'd done
c)
Angry that Lady Macbeth didn't murder Duncan herself
d)
Excited that he will soon be king
36.
What does Lady Macbeth do with the daggers?
a)
She clean them and returns them to the kitchen
b)
She buries them in the woods
c)
She forces Macbeth to return them to the King's side
d)
She plants them on the king's servants and smears the servants with blood
37.
What error did Macbeth make after the murder
a)
he brought the daggers back to his room
b)
he forgot to make sure that the king was actually dead
c)
he left is sword in Duncan's room
d)
he was seen by Banquo exiting the King's chamber
38.
Of what place does the Porter say he is the gatekeeper?
a)
Macbeth's castle
b)
Hell
c)
Heaven
d)
King Duncan's castle
39.
What did Macbeth say was his reason for killing the guards?
a)
He was so upset that he couldn't control himself.
b)
He killed Duncan and they were going to tell on him.
c)
His wife made him do it.
d)
They were trying to kill him.
40.
What symbolizes Macbeth's guilt after the murder of Duncan?
a)
the swords that he took with him
b)
the clothes he wore while killing him
c)
the knocking on the door
d)
the blood on his hands
41.
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
42.
Who was the first to discover Duncan's dead body?
a)
Malcolm
b)
Macduff
c)
The Porter
d)
Lennox
43.
What does Banquo mean when he says, "I must become a borrower of the night"?
a)
He doesn't know if he can continue being Macbeth's friend.
b)
He plans on stealing money from Macbeth at night.
c)
He must meet Macbeth to borrow money from him.
d)
He will ride all night.
44.
What is meant by, "Let every man be master of this time"?
a)
you must learn to enjoy freedom
b)
you must learn a new skill
c)
you have time to yourself
d)
you have to control your actions
45.
What 2 literary elements are used, "...the swift, the slow, the subtle,"?
a)
parallel structure and metaphor
b)
smile and personification
c)
metaphor and alliteration
d)
parallel structure and alliteration
46.
Why does Macbeth know he must kill Banquo?
a)
A good man is a threat to him.
b)
He knows Macbeth killed Donalbain.
c)
He is tired of his disloyalty.
d)
He worries Banquo will kill him. first.
47.
Macbeth tells the murderers that if they kill Banquo...
a)
he will pay them in gold
b)
he will give them a high office
c)
he will consider them his friend
d)
he will own them a favor
48.
"...dreams that shake us nightly..." is an example of:
a)
personification
b)
alliteration
c)
metaphor
d)
allusion
49.
"You know your own degrees; sit down." means...
a)
you know what is coming in the future
b)
you know the temperature outside
c)
you know your rank
d)
you are going to be called upon to speak
50.
Macbeth says, "We have scorched the snake not kill'd it." means...
a)
we won the battle not the war
b)
we did the job we set out to do
c)
bad things happen to bad people
d)
beware of what's coming
51.
Who does Macbeth see at the banquet?
a)
the 3 witches
b)
King of Scotland
c)
Duncan's ghost
d)
Banquo's ghost
52.
What are kites?
a)
hawks
b)
falcons
c)
worms
d)
fish
53.
What does this line reveal? "...for now I am bent to know..."
a)
what Banquo wants to ask the witches
b)
Macbeth's dark side
c)
Macbeth's tragic flaw
d)
Lady Macbeth's deep desires
54.
What is the significance of this line: "...this night I'll spend unto a dismal and a fatal end."
a)
foreshadows Macbeth's downfall
b)
tells Macbeth the 3 witches are coming for him
c)
foreshadows Lady M.'s committing suicide
d)
creates an allusion of the end of the play
55.
In Scene 1, what does Banquo express a desire from the witches prophecies?
a)
a desire to hear more
b)
a wish they not be fulfilled
c)
fear they will be disastrous for Scotland
d)
that they prove true for him as for Macbeth
56.
In Scene 1, what feelings does Banquo express about Macbeth?
a)
envy
b)
suspicion
c)
loyalty
d)
sadness and worry
57.
Since Duncan's death, Macbeth's statements and behavior suggest...
a)
deceived
b)
smugly satisfied
c)
uneasy and fearful
d)
indecisive and hesitant
58.
Macbeth uses all of the following ways to motivate the murderers EXCEPT...
a)
threatening them
b)
appealing to their pride
c)
filling them with hatred
d)
showing his gratitude
59.
When Macbeth claims to see a ghost, Lady Macbeth reacts with...
a)
scorn
b)
horror
c)
amusement
d)
bewilderment
60.
Who has been Macbeth's foil in the first 3 acts?
a)
Banquo
b)
Duncan
c)
Lady Macbeth
d)
Macbeth himself
61.
At the end of Act 3, who emerges as Macbeth's new foil?
a)
Lennox
b)
Macduff
c)
Lady Macduff
d)
the murderer of Banquo
62.
Macbeth's resentment and fear of Banquo is due to his...
a)
"royalty of nature"
b)
"dauntless temper"
c)
"wisdom that doth guide his valor"
d)
prophecy he "father a line of kings"
63.
Lady Macbeth's statement "what's done is done" (about Duncan's murder) is ironic because...
a)
she played a major role
b)
she is not as calm as she pretends
c)
Macbeth's claim to the throne is still shaky
d)
the consequences of Duncan's murder are just unfolding
64.
The most significant consequence of Fleance's escape is that now...
a)
avenge his father's death
b)
expose Duncan's murderer
c)
fulfill the witches' prophecy
d)
lend support to Duncan's sons
65.
The royal feast ends abruptly as a result of...
a)
Banquo's absence
b)
Macduff's absence
c)
Macbeth's emotional state
d)
Lady Macbeth's emotional state
66.

How many apparitions/prophecies do the witches show Macbeth in this act 4?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

67.

The 1st apparition tells Macbeth to fear Macduff. What does this apparition look like?

a)

An armed head

b)

A bloody child

c)

A crowned child holding a tree

d)

A line of kings resembling Banquo

68.

The 2nd apparition tells Macbeth that no one borne from a woman will harm him. What does this apparition look like?

a)

An armed head

b)

A bloody child

c)

A crowned child holding a tree

d)

A line of kings resembling Banquo

69.

The 3rd apparition tells Macbeth that he has nothing to fear until Birnam Wood marches up Dunsinane Hill to fight him. What does this apparition look like?

a)

An armed head

b)

A bloody child

c)

A crowned child holding a tree

d)

A line of kings resembling Banquo

70.

The 4th apparition doesn't speak. What does it show Macbeth?

a)

An armed head

b)

A bloody child

c)

A crowned child holding a tre

d)

A line of kings resembling Banquo

71.

As a result of these new apparitions from the witches, who does Macbeth decide to kill?

a)

Banquo

b)

Macduff

c)

Lady Macbeth

d)

Malcolm

72.

Why is Lady MACDUFF upset when the reader first meets her?

a)

She is King Duncan's sister and misses him.

b)

Her husband left her and her child defenseless.

c)

Macduff was killed by Macbeth.

d)

She knows that Macbeth is going to attack her town of Fife.

73.

What unique power does King Edward have?

a)

He can cure the sick if he lays his hands on them.

b)

He can hear the witches' prophecies when they speak to Macbeth.

c)

He can trace his line to Duncan and so they were kinsmen

d)

He has met with Hecate and can control the witches.

74.

Who will lead the attack against Macbeth?

a)

Banquo

b)

Macduff

c)

Siward

d)

Malcolm

75.

After Macduff finds out about his family's slaughter, Malcolm tells him to "fight it like a man." What is Macduff's response?

a)

"I am more of a man than the coward Macbeth."

b)

"I have no family; therefore, I am no man."

c)

"I must also feel it like a man."

d)

"I must join my family like a man."

76.

Why doesn't the slaughter of Macduff's family work as planned by Macbeth?

a)

Now Macduff is more motivated to get revenge on Macbeth.

b)

Macduff's son seeks revenge on Macbeth.

c)

The murderers were caught shortly after killing Macduff's family.

d)

Lady Macbeth is upset with Macbeth for having a child killed.

77.

Which quote foreshadows that Macbeth is about to enter the scene?

a)

“By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes” (Shakespeare 124 ).

b)

"Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble" (Shakespeare 122).

c)

"Seek to know no more" (Shakespeare 130).

d)

"Show him and make him grieve. You come like shadows -- like shadows leave!" (Shakespeare 131).

78.

Why does Malcolm pretend that he would be a worse king than Macbeth?

a)

He's testing Macduff to make sure he can be trusted.

b)

He doesn't really want the responsibilities that come with being king.

c)

He is afraid that Macbeth will kill him.

d)

He is now king of England and has no interest in being king of Scotland.

79.

This character breaks the news to Macduff about his family being slaughtered.

a)

Ross

b)

Malcolm

c)

Siward

d)

King Edward

80.
What are the witches doing at the beginning of ACT 4?
a)
Circling a cauldron  
b)
Hunting on the heath 
c)
Eating Chesnuts
d)
Visiting Hecate in Hell
81.
In Act 4 Scene 2, murderers enter the home of _________ and kill everyone there.
a)
Macduff
b)
Malcolm
c)
Lennox
d)
Ross
82.
According to the Lord, where is Macduff?
a)
England 
b)
Ireland
c)
Russia
d)
America
83.
What does Lady Macduff tell her son about Macduff?
a)
he is dead
b)
he will be home soon
c)
he loves him
d)
he is in the hospital
84.
Macbeth orders the deaths of Macduff's family and servants because:
a)
he wanted to punish Macduff for betraying him and joining with Malcolm
b)
Lady Macduff had had an affair with Banquo and might be pregnant with an heir
c)
he was afraid they would lead the rebellion to overthrow him
d)
Lady Macbeth was jealous of Lady Macduff
85.

Which of the following is NOT a quality of good kingship, according to Malcolm?

a)

Patience

b)

Humility

c)

Wisdom

d)

Strength

86.
What is Macbeth saying in his "tomorrow" speech?
a)
Life is full of ups and downs
b)
Life is full of surprises
c)
You only live once
d)
Life is meaningless
87.
Just before his death Macbeth
a)
prayed that God would forgive him of all his sins
b)
realized that he had been trapped by the witches' riddles
c)
thanked the witches and his wife for making him king
d)
still believed that the witches had been honest and innocent
88.
Why did the nurse call in the doctor for Lady Macbeth?
a)
Lady Macbeth had a high fever for days
b)
Lady Macbeth was having suicidal thoughts
c)
Lady Macbeth had been sleep walking
d)
Lady Macbeth was pregnant
89.
Why does Macbeth dismiss the reports about Malcolm's approaching army?
a)
He thinks that he is still invincible from the witches' prophecies
b)
He is too upset about Lady Macbeth's death
c)
Macbeth's army has 10,000 men
d)
He thinks they are lies
90.
Why does Macduff want to kill Macbeth?
a)
To avenge Duncan's death
b)
To avenge the deaths of his family
c)
To avenge Lady Macbeth's death
d)
To avenge Young Siward
91.
After Macbeth's death, the crown of Scotland goes to
a)
Malcolm
b)
Macduff
c)
Fleance
d)
Young Siward
92.
Other than Duncan, who else does Lady Macbeth mention in her sleepwalking state?
a)
Banquo
b)
Fleance
c)
The doctor
d)
The gentlewoman
93.
As Macbeth’s anxiety grows, he commands the doctor to
a)
a. let Lady Macbeth rest for a few days
b)
b. cure Lady Macbeth
c)
c. medicate Lady Macbeth with hemlock
d)
d. analyze Lady Macbeth’s ramblingsOption 4 (optional)
94.
What does Lady Macbeth do while asleep that symbolizes her guilt over killing Duncan?
a)
tries to wash her hands
b)
tries to commit suicide
c)
tries to kill Macbeth
d)
tries to escape
95.
What has Lady Macbeth started doing in her sleep?
a)
walking
b)
talking
c)
writing
d)
all of the above
96.
What does Lady Macbeth always carry with her now?
a)
a letter
b)
a light
c)
a dagger
d)
a sponge
97.
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
98.
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
99.
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
100.
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
101.
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
102.

Who ends up killing Macbeth?

a)

No one. He doesn't die.

b)

Macbeth kills himself.

c)

Macduff kills Macbeth.

d)

Malcolm kills Macbeth.

103.

Who is not of woman born?

a)

Macbeth

b)

Lady Macbeth

c)

Macduff

d)

Ross

104.

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.

105.

What Happens to Lady Macbeth?

a)

its reveled she's pregnant with Banquo's son

b)

She dies, by killing herself

c)

She becomes queen of Scotland after Macbeth dies

d)

She flees the country after the war is lost

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