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Macbeth Acts IV and V
Macbeth Acts IV and V
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1
Fill in the blank: "Out, Out, brief candle, life's but a walking ________________"
spirit
ghost
player
shadow
2
Who brings Macduff the news of his family's murder?
Angus
Ross
Lennox
Menteith
3
According to Malcolm, how did Lady Macbeth die?
Suicide
She was murdered
No one knows
Macbeth poisoned her
4
Where is Macduff in Act IV?
Scotland
England with Malcolm
Ireland with Donalbain
France
5
Where does Lady Macbeth's death take place?
In the middle of the battle
Offstage
In the castle courtyard
In front of her husband
6
Why is Lady Macbeth constantly trying to wash her hands?
It's a nervous habit
She is a germophobe
It brings her comfort
She is trying to wash the blood of her victims off
7
Who is King of Scotland at the end of the play?
Macduff
Malcolm
Siward
Donalbain
8
How does Macbeth punish Macduff for his supposed treason?
He has the Macduff family murdered
He formally banishes Macduff from Scotland
He holds the Macduff family hostage
He puts a price on Macduff's head
9
What trait does Macbeth display most prominently when he hears the three prophecies?
Fear
Arrogance
Confusion
Indifference
10
Which prophecy comes true first?
"Beware Macduff"
Macbeth will live until "Birnam Wood come to Dunsinane Hill"
"None of woman born shall harm thee"
"Beware the Thane of Fife"
11
Who says "Something wicked this way comes"?
The witches
Lady Macbeth
Banquo
Macduff
12
What has Lady Macbeth been doing recently that has people concerned?
Refusing to speak to anyone
Cutting herself
Wandering out of the castle alone
Sleepwalking
13
How do we know Macbeth has been killed?
Macduff walks onstage with his head
We see him die
Malcolm describes the scene of his death
We hear other characters say he's dead
14
Why is Macduff the only one who can kill Macbeth?
He is the only one strong enough
He is the only one who has a true motive
He was "ripped" from his mother's womb, not born naturally
He has a special sword
15
To whom is the witch referring when she says "Something wicked this way comes?"
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
Macduff
Banquo
16
After he is told of his wife's death, what does Macbeth say about life?
It's a "tale told by an idiot"
It's pointless
It's too short
It's worth living
17
Which of the following Biblical stories shares similarities with
Macbeth?
The Prodigal Son
Samson and Delilah
David and Goliath
Adam and Eve
18
What does Malcolm say to Macduff when they hear of his family's murder?
"Dispute it like a man"
"They were all struck for thee"
"This butcher and his fiend-like queen"
"We are coming thither"
19
How does Macbeth display heroism in his battle with Macduff?
He fights hard even though he knows he will lose
He sacrifices himself for the good of Scotland
He lets Macduff kill him
He fights unarmed
20
What is Macbeth's tragic flaw?
Paranoia
Impulsiveness
Arrogance
Ambition
21
Who is Hecate?
A midwife
A friend of Banquo
Macbeth's mother-in-law
Queen of the witches
22
Which of the following is a recurring image (motif) throughout the play?
Mirrors
Swords
Crows
Blood
