Which detail should be a part of the summary of the 1st half of Gawain/Green Knight?

Green Knight visits Arthur's court

Macbeth declares he will “sleep no more” because he believes

his conscience will never let him rest.

What is Sir Gawain’s internal conflict?

guilt over breaking the chilvaric code

“O full of scorpions is my mind, dear wife” means

He’s having dangerous, uncontrollable thoughts.

What is the best example of courtly love?

deeds done in the name of a woman

Macbeth says “all great Neptune’s ocean can't wash this blood clean.” He's REALLY saying?

Nothing can wipe away my guilt.

By the end of Act III, how has Macbeth changed since the beginning of the play?

He is now quick to use treachery to suit his ends.

a struggle between a character and an outside force

“the worm that's fled / Hath nature that in time will venom breed,” What does Macbeth mean?

Fleance isn't a danger to him now but will become one later.

Why is Banquo the last person to talk to Macbeth before he kills Duncan?

Macbeth's last chance to change his mind

How does Gawain violate the rules of the Christmas game?

lies about what he has received

Rising action in a piece of literature includes

the events leading to the climax

Lady Macbeth is afraid that Macbeth is too ____ to murder Duncan.

“full of of the milk of human kindness”

How have Malcolm and Donalbain implicated themselves?

They flee the castle without telling anyone.

Which aspect of the story conveys a sense of the supernatural?

Green Knight survives a beheading.

In medieval literature, what does the term “romance” mean?

remembering "the good ole days"

What is the main message of the sleepwalking scene?

A guilty conscience isn't easily mended.

When does Macbeth realize he has been tricked by the prophecies?

Birnam Wood is moving towards the castle

Which of the following lines spoken by Malcolm best conveys how he really feels about Scotland?

it bleeds, each new day a gash Is added to her wounds

What is the purpose of that symbol?

to remind him integrity is the most important thing

At the end of Act 3, Macbeth plans to visit the witches once more. What does he want to learn?

what troubles are still in store for him

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1
Why does Macbeth say he will “sleep no more”?
He had a nightmare.
His conscience won't let him.
He drank too much coffee.
He's staying the night elsewhere.
2
Which detail should be a part of the summary of the 1st half of Gawain/Green Knight?
Gawain keeps the braided girdle
Green Knight leaps lightly to the ground
Green Knight visits Arthur's court
Green Knight coughs to clear his throat
3
An aside is
a struggle between a character and an outside force
a stage whisper
the turning point of the story
a struggle within the character himself
4
Macbeth declares he will “sleep no more” because he believes
he will not have sweet dreams.
he will now become a fugitive.
he will soon die.
his conscience will never let him rest.
5
What is the primary event that led to the rise of the middle class during the Renaissance?
Roanoke Colony
Black Death
Henry VIII's death
Spanish uprising
6
How could the “Mother Church” be described in one word?
corrupt
humble
simple
complicated
7
What is an image that runs throughout the whole play?
blood
candles
water
ice
8
What is Sir Gawain’s internal conflict?
love for the lady of the castle
guilt over breaking the chilvaric code
fear of the Green Knight
anger at King Arthur
9
By the end of Act 3, how has Macbeth changed since the beginning of the play?
He listens to Banquo.
He's more treacherous.
He's kinder.
He tells Lady Macbeth what to do.
10
"12 month & a day He shall have of me the same; Now be it seen Who dares take up this game.
supernatural involvement
courtly love
quest
chivalry
11
“O full of scorpions is my mind, dear wife” means
He wants to drink poison.
He fears Macduff.
He wants to kill Lady Macbeth.
He’s having dangerous, uncontrollable thoughts.
12
What is the best example of courtly love?
William Shakespeare
Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
deeds done in the name of a woman
Romeo and Juliet
13
Macbeth says “all great Neptune’s ocean can't wash this blood clean.” He's REALLY saying?
I am more powerful than even the god-created ocean.
Everyone will know that I did this.
I should have killed Lady Macbeth instead.
Nothing can wipe away my guilt.
14
By the end of Act III, how has Macbeth changed since the beginning of the play?
He is now comfortable with the witches' prophecies
He is now quick to use treachery to suit his ends.
He now has confidence in his ability to rule.
He now enjoys the respect of his comrades.
15
Batter my heart, three person'd God; for, you As yet but knock, breathe, shine, & seek to mend
Renaissance English
Old English
Medieval English
16
In terms of religious beliefs, the people of the Middle Ages were devoted to what church?
Roman Catholic Church
Pagan churches
Anglican Church
Presbyterian Church
17
External conflict is
the turning point of the story
a struggle between a character and an outside force
a stage whisper
a struggle within the character himself
18
Which of the following does NOT contribute to bringing about the Renaissance?
the Norman Invasion
the printing press
the Black Death
the Crusades
19
What do the events of Act 4 foreshadow?
Macduff's death
Lady Macbeth's death
the burning of Birnam Wood
Macbeth's downfall
20
“the worm that's fled / Hath nature that in time will venom breed,” What does Macbeth mean?
Fleance is a weak person whom he does not fear.
Fleance isn't a danger to him now but will become one later.
Fleance is an evil person but no one to fear.
Fleance is a coward for not staying to defend his father.
21
“Thus the joys of God/ Are fervent with life, where life itself/ Fades quickly into the earth.
Medieval English
Old English
Renaissance English
22
Why is Banquo the last person to talk to Macbeth before he kills Duncan?
Macbeth's last chance to change his mind
Banquo warns Duncan
Banquo wants to help
Macbeth tells Banquo everything
23
“The Duke came to Norwich today at 10 o’clock with some 500 men. And he sent for the mayor...
Old English
Renaissance English
Medieval English
24
How does Gawain violate the rules of the Christmas game?
kisses the lady willingly
kills the lord of the castle
lies about what he has received
rips the sash
25
When the witches say, “Something wicked this way comes,” shows the witches view Macbeth as
popular
a dreamer
kind
evil
26
Which of the following is NOT a style that describes medieval literature.
quest
romance
love of glory
supernatural involvement
27
Why does Lady Macbeth kill herself?
Macbeth made her.
It was an accident.
guilt
fear
28
The hand of a person deemed drowned grabbing a sword thrown in water shows which med. element?
courtly love
quest
chivalry
supernatural involvement
29
“Deliver me my destiny, & do it out of hand, for I shall stand to stroke and stir not an inch”
courtly love
supernatural involvement
quest
chivalry
30
Med. Element?: ‘Alas,this is to me a full heavy sight to see this noble duke die for my sake"
courtly love
supernatural involvement
romance
chivalry
31
Rising action in a piece of literature includes
the turning point of the story
the ending
the events after the climax
the events leading to the climax
32
Who warns “the instruments of darkness tell us truths win us with honest trifles to betray us”?
Duncan
Banquo
Lady Macbeth
the witches
33
Lady Macbeth is afraid that Macbeth is too ____ to murder Duncan.
“full of of the milk of human kindness”
“drenched with wine and wassail”
“fair is foul and foul is fair”
“top-full of direst cruelty”
34
What type of government system was used during medieval times?
feudalism
theocracy
clans
republic
35
Which element of medieval romance is missing from the Gawain/Green Knight story?
adventures and excitement
knights and kings
tests of courage
damsels in distress
36
How have Malcolm and Donalbain implicated themselves?
They fight each other over who will take the throne.
They threaten to kill Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
They kill the servants.
They flee the castle without telling anyone.
37
trait of a character that leads to his own downfall
tragic hero
tragic flaw
internal conflict
tragedy
38
Which aspect of the story conveys a sense of the supernatural?
Green Knight survives a beheading.
King Arthur is having a feast.
Guinevere is present.
Sir Gawain accepts the challenge.
39
In medieval literature, what does the term “romance” mean?
courtly love
saving a woman
finding the right mate
remembering "the good ole days"
40
What is the main message of the sleepwalking scene?
Killing people makes one crazy.
Duncan's ghost is powerful.
A guilty conscience isn't easily mended.
Naps are good.
41
The end of Act IV foreshadows an important conflict between
Macbeth vs. Macduff
Malcolm and Ross
Lady Macbeth and Macbeth
Macduff and Malcolm
42
When does Macbeth realize he has been tricked by the prophecies?
Birnam Wood is moving towards the castle
Lady Macbeth dies.
King Duncan returns.
Banquo's ghost kills him.
43
“The days are gone When the kingdoms of the earth flourished in glory; Now there are no rulers,
Old English
Renaissance English
Medieval English
44
Why does Macbeth feel threatened by Banquo?
Banquo gets on his nerves.
He wants to adopt Fleance.
Lady Macbeth has an affair with Banquo.
the witches' predictions
45
What is the central theme of Act 1?
keeping marriage vows
listening to one's spouse
betrayal
loyalty to the king
46
Which of the following lines spoken by Malcolm best conveys how he really feels about Scotland?
yet my poor country Shall have more vices than it had before
it bleeds, each new day a gash Is added to her wounds
If such a one be fit to govern, speak I am as I have spoken.
were I King, / I should cut off the nobles for their lands
47
What is the purpose of that symbol?
to remember the lady of the castle
to remind him integrity is the most important thing
to show how rich he is
a gift for King Arthur
48
What event initiated medieval times?
the Norman invasion
the Black Plague
the birth of King John
the Emancipation Proclamation
49
Who is generally considered the greatest author during the Renaissance?
Shakespeare
Gutenberg
Henry VIII
John
50
At the end of Act 3, Macbeth plans to visit the witches once more. What does he want to learn?
what troubles are still in store for him
why they did not tell him he would have to kill Banquo
why they prophesied that he would be king
where Macduff is hiding
51
What element of medieval literature is shown when Sir Gawain takes King Arthur’s place?
a quest
courtly love
chivalry
supernatural element
52
What is another name for the medieval times?
Middle Ages
Days of Elijah
Dark Ages
Normandy
53
When Macbeth says, “Out, out, brief candle!” what does candle refer to?
light
life
air
Scotland
54
What conclusion does Macbeth draw when he finds out Malcolm is to be the next king?
“Hail, King that shall be!”
“I have begun to plant & will make thee full of growing”
“that is a step I must fall upon or else overleap”
“he died as one that had been studied in his death”
55
How does the Green Knight so easily forgive Gawain’s offense?
Gawain was worried for his life.
The Green Knight didn't like the lord of the castle.
Gawain promised to never do it again.
He once stole a sash, too.
56
What ironic title was given to King Henry VIII by the Roman Catholic Church?
Defender of the Faith
Father Abraham
Best King Ever
Single Man Forever
57
What important role do the witches play?
protecting Duncan
foreshadowing events
protecting Macbeth
loyalty to Scotland
58
How did Katherine Parr change the course of history?
raised her daughter Catholic
killed Henry VIII
raised 2 future monarchs as Protestant
killed Henry's other wives
59
How did the translation of the Bible into English help end the medieval era?
The people could see the corruption in the Church.
People learned English.
The people realized the Church was right.
It didn't.
60
What is Macbeth’s tragic flaw?
kindness
love
pride
ambition
61
In her mad scene, what spot is Lady Macbeth referring to?
a mosquito bite
Macbeth's blood
King Duncan's blood
a wine stain
62
What religious belief system started to take root in the Renaissance?
Catholicism
Protestantism
Atheism
Buddhism
63
What theme does "fair is foul and foul is fair" demonstrate?
the destructiveness of ambition
paradoxes rock
the ambiguity of evil
the expectations of masculinity
64
Which phrase is not part of the witches' prediction for Banquo?
lesser than Macbeth but greater
sadder than Macbeth but less sad
not so happy as Macbeth but happier
he shall get kings though he be none
65
When Macbeth says in Scene 5 that he’s impervious to fear and horror, what is the theme?
the destructiveness of blind ambition
Duncan still lives
love conquers all
hatred is better than love
66
What does Macbeth see as he says, “Let me clutch thee I have thee not, and yet I see thee still
a dagger
the crown
Duncan
Banquo
67
protagonist of a tragedy; often leads to his own downfall
climax
hero
tragic flaw
tragic hero
68
What event represents the resolution?
Lady Macbeth kills Macbeth.
Macduff becomes king.
Macduff kills Macbeth.
Fleance takes the throne.
69
The climax of a piece of literature is
the events after the climax
the ending
the events leading to the climax
the turning point of the story
70
What question does Lady Macbeth ask Macbeth when she realizes he’s having a hallucination?
“Lo! How say you?”
“Are you a man?”
“What is this night?”
“How darest thou invoke the spirits?”
71
Lady Macbeth again rebukes Macbeth’s masculinity by saying, “My hands are of your color, but I
“shall gild the faces of the grooms withal.”
“shame to wear a heart a so white.”
“heard the owl scream and the crickets cry.”
“know it must seem their guilt.”
72
Which time period is represented in Psalm 23 ("The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want....
Renaissance English
Medieval English
Old English
73
Why does the doctor tell Lady Macbeth’s servant to take from her “the means of all annoyance”?
Macbeth wants to kill her.
He's afraid of her.
He's afraid she'll hurt herself.
Lady Macbeth threatened Macbeth.
74
Which monarch other than Henry VIII best demonstrates the political upheaval and scandal?
the Duke of Normandy
Mary
Elizabeth
King Richard
75
At the end of Act 3, scene 4, what does Lady Macbeth say is Macbeth’s problem?
He has drunk too much.
He’s too burdened by their guilt.
He needs sleep.
She’ll kill Macduff.
76
What symbol does Gawain wear and bring back to the Knights of the Round Table?
a green shirt
green sash
Excalibur
a special shield
77
has a sad ending (for the main character)
tragic flaw
aside
tragic hero
tragedy
78
What does Lady Macbeth do to manipulate Macbeth into murder?
She questions his masculinity.
She tells him she’s had an affair with King Duncan.
She threatens to divorce him.
She bribes him with money.
79
Internal conflict is
a struggle within the character himself
a stage whisper
the turning point of the story
a struggle between a character and an outside force

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