WorksheetsFinal: The Tragedy of Macbeth
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins
Why does Macbeth become Thane of Cawdor?
He is the son of the last Thane of Cawdor.
He kills the last Thane of Cawdor.
Duncan rewards him for bravery and loyalty.
The witches predicted it.
What is Lady Macbeth’s attitude toward the murder of Duncan before it
happens?
She encourages it.
She is torn between loyalty to the king and ambition for her husband.
She is worried about the consequences.
She urges Macbeth not to do it.
Why do people suspect Malcolm and Donalbain of being behind Duncan’s
murder?
Lady Macbeth smears blood on them.
Lady Macbeth hides the bloody daggers in their belongings.
They often fought with their father.
Their running away makes them look guilty.
What is the main reason that Macbeth kills Banquo?
jealousy
fear that Banquo saw him kill Duncan
Banquo’s lack of loyalty
the witches’ prediction that Banquo’s sons and grandsons will be kings
From Macbeth’s point of view, what goes wrong at Banquo’s murder?
Banquo escapes.
Fleance escapes.
A third murderer appears.
The guards cry “Murder!”
After Banquo’s murder, who shows up at Macbeth’s palace and ruins the
banquet?
Fleance
Macduff
Banquo’s ghost
Birnam Wood
Why does Macduff go to England and join Malcolm?
to get revenge for the murder of his family
to fight the tyrant Macbeth with Malcolm
to find out if Malcolm killed Duncan
all of the above
What are the main emotions that Lady Macbeth shows in her sleepwalking
scene?
love and loyalty
love and grief
guilt and fear
anger and hatred
Which of these predictions come true in the end?
“None of woman born shall harm Macbeth.”
“Beware the Thane of Fife.”
“Macbeth shall never be conquered until the Forest of Birnam comes to
Dunsinane Hill and fights against him.”
all of the above
How does Macbeth deal with Macduff in the end?
He bravely fights Macduff.
He tries to run away in fear.
He lies about his crimes.
He apologizes for his crimes.
