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WorksheetsMacbeth Final Exam
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
What century does Macbeth take place?
10th
11th
12th
13th
Duncan is the king of....
Ireland
England
Scotland
Portland
Who betrayed Duncan in battle?
Malcolm
Banquo
Macbeth
Thane of Cawdor
What do the three witches hail Macbeth as?
Thane of Glamis
Thane of Cawdor
King of Scotland
All the above
What is the first prophecy to come true?
Macbeth becoming king
Macbeth becoming Thane of Cawdor
Macbeth becoming Thane of Glamis
All the above
What does "sirrah" mean?
slave
brute
servant
peasant
Why does Macbeth hesitate to kill King Duncan?
He fears the witches prophecy will not come true
He is loyal to the king
He is afraid of getting caught
All the above
What do the witches predict for Banquo's future?
He will become king
He will have no heirs
His children will become kings
He will die in battle
What does "whence" mean?
where
why
what
when
Why is Lady Macbeth pleased about killing King Duncan?
She will become queen
She knows he was an awful king
He reminded her of her father
All the above
How does Macbeth feel after he kills King Duncun?
He is relieved and happy
He is remorseful and scared
He is angry at Lady Macbeth
He is indifferent to the murder
Macbeth killing King Duncan takes place during the...
rising action
climax
falling action
Where did Donalbain retreat to after King Duncan's murder?
Ireland
England
Portland
Netherlands
Who discovers King Duncan's body?
Lady Macbeth
Macbeth
Banquo
Macduff
What does Macbeth see before he kills King Duncan?
A ghost
A vision of his future
A dagger
Nothing; he was losing his mind
Why does Macbeth kill Banquo?
He is jealous of Banquo's success
He knew Banquo was never loyal
He fears Banquo's prophecy will come true
He is angry with Banquo for not supporting him
What does "wot" mean?
what
no
see
know
What mistake did Macbeth make when carrying out the plan to kill King Duncan?
He did not leave the daggers
He did not kill the guards
He did not hide Duncan's body
He did not hear the bell signal
How does Macbeth tell Lady Macbeth about the prophecy?
Through a sirrah
Through a letter
Through a messenger
He informs her in person
Macbeth sprialing at his dinner with Lady Macbeth and the lords is considered the...
exposition
rising action
climax
falling action
What does Macbeth see at the dinner that makes him go crazy?
A ghost
Banquo
Lady Macbeth
His own reflection
What does "hie" mean?
hi
hurry
heavy
how
Macbeth receives new prophecies in Act 4. What is one of the prophecies?
He will lose his kingdom
He will die in a war
No one born a woman will harm him
He needs to murder future traitors
What does "ere" mean?
effect
ever
after
before
Lady Macduff being killed takes place in the...
rising action
climax
falling action
conclusion
Why does Malcolm tell Macduff he will be a tyrant?
He wants to test Macduff's true intentions
He wants to use Macduff to avenge his father's death
He wants to protect Macduff's family
He believes Macduff spoke to the witches
When the witch says, "Something wicked this way comes," you know that
The witches consider Macbeth "wicked"
The witches are split on how they feel about Macbeth and his recent actions
This particular witch will haunt Macbeth for life
Lady Macbeth is approaching the witches
What does "an" mean?
when
if
no
do
What is the main message with Lady Macbeth’s sleepwalking/sickness scene?
Illness comes to evil people
Wives should be forgiven for their husbands’ misdeeds
One is doomed to relive evil deeds
A guilty conscience is not easily mended
Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking/sickness is considered the
rising action
climax
falling action
resolution
What does "anon" mean?
soon
hurry
last
very
Paraphrase the quote, "Fair is foul, and foul is fair/Hover through the fog and filthy air".
The witches are hovering through the air
The good can also be bad, and the bad can also be good
The point of being fair when someone is acting unfair to you
The air is dirty and foggy so the witches float above it
What does " 'a" mean?
she
they
he
it
The former Thane of Cawdor was a
hero
tyrant
prince
traitor
As Macbeth’s anxiety grows before the final war, he commands the doctor to
let Lady Macbeth rest for a few days
cure Lady Macbeth
medicate Lady Macbeth with hemlock
analyze Lady Macbeth’s ramblings
Why is Macbeth unconcerned about the thanes who leave him to fight with Malcolm?
These thanes are all born of women
Macbeth wants to fight only with loyal soldiers
Macbeth only wants to fight with Macduff
The prophecies make Macbeth fearless in battle
Until the very end, Macbeth believes that...
The witches’ prediction will save his life
His suffering people will support him
There is no one who can challenge him
His heirs will rule Scotland
Why doesn't Macbeth mourn the loss of his wife, Lady Macbeth?
He doesn't have the time to
He didn't love her anymore
He knew that she would eventually betray him
All the above
What does "wherefore" mean?
what
where
why
who
Finish Macbeth's line: "The time has been that when the brains were out [.................]
The man would sleep
The man would die
The man would be at rest
The man would be a ghost
