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Macbeth Cumulative Test

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 4hrs 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Macbeth was considered a _________ for his victories in battle.
a)
coward
b)
king
c)
hero
d)
witch
2.
The setting of Macbeth take place in __________.
a)
England
b)
Norway
c)
Ireland
d)
Scotland
3.
Who also fought bravely with Macbeth in the battle at the beginning of the play?
a)
King Duncan
b)
Malcolm
c)
Banquo
d)
Lady Macbeth
4.
What title was Macbeth given for his heroic deeds (actions) in battle?
a)
Thane of Scotland
b)
Lord of Cumberland
c)
Thane of Cawdor
d)
Lord of Inverness
5.
What do Macbeth and Banquo see that is supernatural?
a)
a big storm
b)
three witches
c)
a bloody battle
d)
a letter
6.
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
7.
Who reads a letter from Macbeth describing what he saw and thinks about his future?
a)
King Duncan
b)
Lady Macbeth
c)
Banquo
d)
Angus
8.
What word(s) best describes Lady Macbeth in Act 1?
a)
humble and obedient
b)
ambitious and devious
c)
beautiful and innocent
d)
evil and angry
9.
What plan does Macbeth begin to develop in Act 1?
a)
to kill Banquo
b)
to fight in Norway again
c)
to kill King Duncan
d)
to divorce Lady Macbeth
10.
What important guest will visit Macbeth at his home (palace)?
a)
King Duncan
b)
King Arthur
c)
Malcolm
d)
Ross
11.
How many witches are there in Act 1?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
4
d)
3
12.
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.
13.
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.
14.
Who helps Macbeth come up with his plan to kill the king?
a)
Malcolm
b)
The witches
c)
Banquo
d)
Lady Macbeth
15.
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.
16.
Lady Macbeth believes in order to carry out the murder, she has to...
a)
get drunk
b)
hire a mercenary killer
c)
get the witches to help her
d)
act like a man
17.
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
18.
Lady Macbeth tells her husband to "Look like the innocent __________, but be the _________ under't."
a)
stone . . . insects 
b)
flower . . . serpent
c)
soil . . . beast 
d)
child . . . doormat
19.
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.
20.

What does Lady Macbeth need to do to summon Macbeth when she has got the guards drunk?

a)

Screech like an owl

b)

Come and fetch him

c)

Ring a bell

d)

Send a servant

21.
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
22.
What does Macbeth see on the dagger?
a)
Tarquin's strides
b)
Blood
c)
Water
d)
A wolf's fur
23.
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
24.
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
25.
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 
26.
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
27.
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
28.
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
29.
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
30.
At the end of Act II, who will be crowned king?
a)
Macbeth
b)
Macduff
c)
Donalbain
d)
Malcolm
31.
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
32.
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
33.
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

34.
Who was the first to discover Duncan's dead body?
a)
Malcolm
b)
Macduff
c)
The Porter
d)
Lennox
35.

What feeling does Banquo express about Macbeth?

a)

jealousy

b)

suspicion

c)

loyalty

d)

sadness

36.

Who does Macbeth hire after Banquo leaves the castle for the day?

a)

Thieves

b)

Cooks

c)

Murderers

d)

Guards

37.

What news does Macbeth choose to not tell his wife after Banquo rides away from the castle?

a)

Banquo is coming to the banquet.

b)

Banquo is unaware of their evil plots thus far.

c)

Banquo is in alliance with them.

d)

He has a plan to kill Banquo.

38.

What does Macbeth think his wife will do after she hears of Banquo's murder?

a)

Applaud him

b)

Faint

c)

Cry

d)

Laugh

39.

Who kills Banquo?

a)

Macbeth

b)

Banquo's servants

c)

Hired murderers

d)

Macduff

40.

Who escapes the ambush on Banquo?

a)

His son Fleance

b)

His guards

c)

Macduff

d)

His servants

41.

What does Macbeth see at the banquet that no one else does?

a)

Banquo's ghost

b)

Blood in the wine

c)

The three witches

d)

A procession of devils

42.
Why does Macbeth decide to murder Banquo?
a)
The witches predicted that Banquo's son would become king.
b)
He believes that Banquo wants to kill him and become king himself.
c)
He knows that Banquo wants King Duncan’s sons to become king.
d)
He knows that Banquo wants him to stand trial for killing King Duncan.
43.
Before the banquet, Macbeth becomes unhappy and distracted. Lady Macbeth says to him, “Gentle my lord, sleek o’er your rugged looks; / Be bright and jovial among your guests tonight.” What does she mean?
a)
Be careful. Your guests are angry and not to be trusted.
b)
Don’t look so gloomy. Be cheerful with your guests.
c)
You look very rugged. Go clean up before seeing your guests.
d)
Don’t be so rough with people. They are your guests, not your enemies.
44.
The murderer appears at the banquet to report to Macbeth. He says that Banquo is dead but not his son Fleance. Macbeth says in an aside, “the worm that’s fled / Hath nature that in time will venom breed, / No teeth for th’ present.” What does Macbeth mean?
a)
Fleance is a weak person whom he does not fear.
b)
Fleance is not a danger to him now, but he will become one later.
c)
Fleance is an evil person but no one to fear.
d)
Fleance is a coward for not staying to defend his father.
45.
At the end of Act III, Macbeth plans to visit the witches once more. What does he want to learn?
a)
What troubles are still in store for him.
b)
Why they did not tell him he would have to kill Banquo.
c)
Why they prophesied that he would be king.
d)
Where Macduff is hiding.
46.
How has Macbeth changed between the beginning of Act I and the end of Act III?
a)
He has gained the respect and loyalty of his friends.
b)
He no longer hesitates to use betrayal to achieve his ends.
c)
He no longer doubts his ability to rule justly.
d)
He no longer regrets having killed King Duncan.
47.
Macbeth’s guilt that causes him to imagine he sees Banquo’s ghost at the banquet is an example of
a)
External conflict
b)
Internal conflict
c)
Theme
d)
Poetic license
48.
What is the name of the witch leader/ goddess who was upset at what the witches had done?
a)
Polixenes
b)
Hecate
c)
Macdonwald
49.
Macbeth sees Banquo’s ghost because he was:
a)
plagued by guilt
b)
drunk
c)
tricked by the thanes
d)
poisoned by Fleance
50.

How many murderers attempt to kill Banquo and Fleance?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

51.

When Banquo's ghost first appears, and Macbeth starts ranting, Lady Macbeth asks him what question?

a)

What is wrong?

b)

Are you a man?

c)

Are you OK?

d)

Is it Banquo?

52.

Finish Macbeth's line:

"The time has been that when the brains were out [.................]"

a)

The man would sleep

b)

The man would die

c)

The man would be at rest

d)

The man would be a ghost

53.

How does Lady Macbeth try to explain Macbeth's behavior at the banquet?

a)

She explains that it is an illness he has always had.

b)

She says it results from the pressures of kingship.

c)

She explains that it is a puzzle he designed to amuse the guests.

d)

She says it is a form of madness that he inherited from his father.

54.
According to the Lord, where is Macduff?
a)
England 
b)
Ireland
c)
Russia
d)
America
55.
How many apparitions appear in front of Macbeth?
a)
one
b)
two 
c)
three
d)
four
56.
Why is Lady Macduff angry with her husband?
a)
His travel with the children has worried her.
b)
His leaving throws suspicion on his loyalty
c)
His behavior as a traitor means he must leave.
d)
His absence is causing his children to worry.
57.
What is the second apparition?
a)
An armed head.
b)
A child with a crown holding a tree.
c)
A bloody child.
58.
What is NOT one of the three warnings that the witches gave Macbeth in this scene?
a)
No man born of a woman can hurt Macbeth
b)
Macbeth shall never have children
c)
Beware the Thane of Fife (Macduff)
d)
Macbeth will not be defeated until the woods move to Dunsinane Hill
59.
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
60.
How do Macduff and Malcolm plan to overthrow Macbeth?
a)
They will send an assassin to poison Macbeth
b)
They will persuade the noblemen of Scotland to stop paying taxes
c)
They will break into his castle together and kill him
d)
They will join forces with England and defeat Macbeth's army
61.
The first vision tells Macbeth:
a)
Beware of Lady Macbeth.
b)
Beware of Macduff.
c)
Beware of Lennox.
62.
The third vision tells Macbeth he can only be defeated when:
a)
He refuses to change.
b)
His castle burns down.
c)
The forest moves to the hills.
d)
The hills turn to gold.
63.
After seeing the first three apparitions, Macbeth feels
a)
mad
b)
invincible
c)
happy
d)
suprised
64.
What do Malcolm and Macduff settle on at the end of Act 4?
a)
To fight each other so they know who the better leader is
b)
To invade Scotland
c)
To stay in London
d)
To run away
65.

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

66.

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.

67.

Who says this quote? “Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble”

(Shakespeare 121).

a)

Macbeth

b)

King Edward

c)

The witches

d)

Hecate

68.

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).

69.

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.

70.

Malcolm gives Macduff a few reasons of why he would be a bad king. Which of the following is NOT one of those reasons?

a)

Malcolm would take advantage of all the women of the land.

b)

Malcolm would take everybody's money.

c)

He has no good qualities of a king like: justice, truth, moderation, stability, generosity, perseverance, mercy, humility, devotion, patience, courage, and bravery.

d)

Malcolm would allow the king of England to overthrow his (Malcolm's) rule.

71.

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

a)

Ross

b)

Malcolm

c)

Siward

d)

King Edward

72.

What news does Lennox bring to Macbeth after his visit with the witches?

a)

Macduff went to Scotland

b)

Macduff went to Fife

c)

Macduff went to England

d)

Macduff is missing

73.

Although invisible to others, in Act 5, Scene 1, what does Lady Macbeth try to wash away?

a)

Bits of wax from her candle

b)

Spots of blood on her hands

c)

Spots of her own blood

d)

Ink stains from a letter

74.

Why is Macbeth unconcerned in Act 5, Scene 3 about the thanes who leave him to fight with Malcolm?

a)

These thanes are all born of women.

b)

Macbeth only wants to fight with Macduff.

c)

The prophecies make Macbeth fearless in battle.

d)

Macbeth wants to fight only with loyal soldiers.

75.
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)
76.

Character obsessed with washing hands is...

a)

Gentlewoman

b)

Lady Macbeth

c)

Lady Macduff

d)

All of the above

77.

Until the very end, Macbeth believes that...

a)

The witches’ prediction will save his life

b)

His suffering people will support him

c)

He will somehow flee from all enemies

d)

His heirs will rule Scotland

78.

Macbeth tries to reassure himself that Malcolm and Macduff are not a threat to him because they...

a)

Are far away in England

b)

Do not have the military power that he has

c)

Have fled because of fear

d)

Are both “of woman born”

79.
Who kills Macbeth?
a)
Malcolm
b)
Donalbain
c)
Macduff
d)
Lennox
80.

What does the audience learn in Act 5, Scene 2 about Macbeth’s army? Is the army loyal to him?

a)

The army betrays Macbeth and is planning to overthrow him.

b)

The army joins the approaching English army that is being led by Malcolm.

c)

The army obeys and loves Macbeth and they’ll “go down with the sinking ship” with him.

d)

The army obeys Macbeth, but the soldiers don’t love him as much as Duncan was loved.

81.

Why does Lady Macbeth rub her hands together in Act 5?

a)

It's a symbol of her guilt

b)

She is cold-like she's in Dr. Murphey's room

c)

She is using hand sanitizer

d)

None of the above

82.

In the last scene of Act 5, what does Macduff come into the room carrying?

a)

His sword

b)

Macbeth's head

c)

The crown

d)

Young Siward's body

83.
Malcolm instructs the soldiers to do what action on the way to Macbeth's castle?
a)
Cut off branches and hold them up
b)
Hold their swords up as they march in
c)
Sing a chant so Macbeth can hear them arriving
d)
To be silent so that no one can hear them approaching the castle
84.

How have Macbeth and Lady Macbeth reversed roles by the end of the play? Use examples from the play to support your answer.

(Response should be at least 5 complete sentences and use examples from the text)

4 lines
85.

How does Shakespeare use symbolism in Macbeth to explore the effect of guilt on the human mind?

(Response should be at least 5 complete sentences and use examples from the text)

4 lines

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