Why does Macbeth say that Lady Macbeth will only bring forth "men-children"?

He is commenting on her violent spirit

When King Duncan first encounters Macbeth after the battle with England, how does Duncan react?

Duncan shows extreme gratitude towards Macbeth

What is Macbeth's internal conflict?

He feels remorse for his actions but can't rid his ambition

How is the conversation shared between Macduff and the Porter on drinking relevant to the play?

The attendants are being framed as murderers due to drinking

What are three weaknesses/flaws that influence Macbeth to make the wrong decisions?

The witches' prophecy, his blind ambition, his wife

What does Macbeth confess to doing before all the noblemen and king's sons?

Macbeth announces that he killed the two chamber men

What do the thunder, lightning, and storms throughout the play signify?

They serve as pathetic fallacy, foreshadowing events to come

When giving his soliloquy at the start of ACT II, what classical allusions does Macbeth make?

Hecate- Greek goddess of witchcraft, Tarquin- Roman tyrant

Where do Malcolm and Donalbain decide to go?

They decide to separate: Malcolm-England, Donalbain-Ireland

After Duncan's murder, how does the motif of water differ between MacB & Lady MacB? Select two.

Lady Macbeth is pleased with how easily blood can be cleaned, Macbeth feels that not even the ocean could clean his hands

The Union Jack was designed using flags honoring which three saints?

St. Andrew, St. Patrick, and St. George

What stops Lady Macbeth from killing King Duncan herself?

She comments that King Duncan resembles her father

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Macbeth ACTS I and II Review

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1
Why does Macbeth say that Lady Macbeth will only bring forth "men-children"?
It is part of the witches' prophecy
He believes Lady Macbeth is ill
He desires to have boys instead of girls
He is commenting on her violent spirit
2
When King Duncan first encounters Macbeth after the battle with England, how does Duncan react?
Duncan chastises Macbeth for committing treason
Duncan asks Macbeth for shelter from the storm
Duncan questions Macbeth on the whereabouts of the witches
Duncan shows extreme gratitude towards Macbeth
3
What is Macbeth's internal conflict?
He feels emotions deeply, but also hotheaded anger
He loves LadyMacbeth but doesn't appreciate her manipulation
He feels remorse for his actions but can't rid his ambition
He wants the King's love, but also his crowned power
4
What is the last step of the four points in the story arch of the tragic hero?
The tragic hero lives.
The tragic hero must die.
The tragic hero is exiled from the land by his lord.
The tragic hero repents for his sins and is forgiven.
5
Where was Shakespeare born?
Scotland
Stratford-upon-Avon
London
Paris
6
Shakespeare wrote 37 plays including comedies, tragedies, histories, and what other genre?
mysteries
romances
thrillers
biographies
7
How is the conversation shared between Macduff and the Porter on drinking relevant to the play?
The Prohibition of Scotland is underway
The attendants are being framed as murderers due to drinking
The Porter is violating the duties of his post and position
Macduff takes the matter sternly and dismisses the subject
8
At first, how does Macbeth react to the three witches and their prophecy?
He faints at the sight of them
He is entranced into silence
He motions to attack them with his sword
He asks them to share more of the future
9
What are three weaknesses/flaws that influence Macbeth to make the wrong decisions?
The witches' prophecy, his blind ambition, his wife
His sentimentality, nervous guilt, and paranoia
His wife, his lack of physical strength, his emotions
The witches, his wife's taunting, and his bad-boy image
10
Who was the first monarch to rule England, Scotland, and Ireland?
King Henry VIII
King Charles
King James I
Queen Elizabeth I
11
During the English Renaissance, who was interested in increasing their influence in society?
Warriors
Knights
Thanes
Courtiers
12
What does Macbeth confess to doing before all the noblemen and king's sons?
Macbeth announces that he killed King Duncan
Macbeth announces that he challenges Macduff to a duel
Macbeth announces that he killed the two chamber men
Macbeth announces that he will step up to become King
13
What do the thunder, lightning, and storms throughout the play signify?
They serve as an image of gloom, setting the mood
They serve as an allusion to the weather of Scottish battles
They serve as a detail of mystery, adding excitement
They serve as pathetic fallacy, foreshadowing events to come
14
When giving his soliloquy at the start of ACT II, what classical allusions does Macbeth make?
Mars- Roman god of war, Ares- Greek god of war
Beowulf- King of Geats, Hecate- Italian poet
Hecate- Greek goddess of witchcraft, Tarquin- Roman tyrant
Genghis Khan- Mongolian emperor, Tarquin- Roman tyrant
15
A tragic flaw is an error in judgement or defect in character. What is Macbeth's tragic flaw?
Blind ambition
Emotional passion
Weak physical ability
Hotheaded rage
16
What artistic movement inspired the English Renaissance Period?
The Anglo-Saxon epic poem, "Beowulf"
The Harlem Renaissance
Christian Monkism
The Italian Renaissance
17
What kind of gate does the Porter imagine he is tending to?
The gate of the King's Palace
The gate of heaven
The gate to happiness
The gate of hell
18
Where do Malcolm and Donalbain decide to go?
They both run away to safety in the castle of another Thane
They both flee the country to Denmark
They decide to separate: Malcolm-Norway, Donalbain-France
They decide to separate: Malcolm-England, Donalbain-Ireland
19
After Duncan's murder, how does the motif of water differ between MacB & Lady MacB? Select two.
Macbeth is ready to wipe away the reminder of his sin
Lady Macbeth is disgusted by the mess of the ordeal
Lady Macbeth is pleased with how easily blood can be cleaned
Macbeth feels that not even the ocean could clean his hands
20
King James I solidified which faith in his creation of the King James Bible?
Catholic
Lutheran
Protestant
Anglican
21
The Union Jack was designed using flags honoring which three saints?
St. Brendan, St. Agatha, St. Lucy
St. George, St. Matthew, St. Bernard
St. Patrick, St. Francis, St. Andrew
St. Andrew, St. Patrick, and St. George
22
What stops Lady Macbeth from killing King Duncan herself?
She comments that she feels regret and must undo the evil
She comments that she felt faint from the murderous deed
She comments that King Duncan resembles her father
She comments that it is Macbeth's destiny to fulfill

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