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1
Who fears divine punishment because he can not say amen?
Lady Macbeth
Donalbain
Mcduff
Macbeth
2
Macbeth's guilt causes him to hallucinate Banquo's ghost. This is an example of...
internal conflict
climax
external conflict
dramatic irony
3
After the king is killed, the drunken porter scene is used to
build suspense
provide a distraction
provide comic relief
allow time for Macbeths to wash hands & change
4
What does Macbeth mean when he says he will “sleep no more”?
He will soon die.
He will have heavy responsibilities as king.
He must run away and always look out for people chasing him.
His conscience will never let him sleep.
5
Why does Banquo have hope his prophecy will come true?
Everything else the witches have said came true
The Macbeth's have no children
He believes Macbeth will make Banquo's sons kings
Macbeth promised Fleance the throne
6
Which is
NOT
a theme from Macbeth?
Romance
Ambition
Betrayal
Madness
7
Who is frightened the daggers will reveal who killed the king?
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
Donalbain
Malcolm
8
“Fair is foul, and foul is fair.” This is an example of…
conflict
rhythm
allusion
Paradox
9
What plot development occurs because Mcduff is in England?
He sees 3 prophecies that predict his future
Fish and chips and vinegar
He is unable to protect his family when they are attacked
Ross delivers the heartbreaking news in front of Malcolm.
10
At what point does Macbeth realize he has been tricked by the witches?
When he confronts and kills young siward.
When Lady Macbeth is discovered dead
When he hears that Birnam Wood is moving to the castle
When Mcduff informs him that he was a cesarean delivery
11
What is the central idea of Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act II?
A murderer must live with his conscience.
Women have very little influence over their husbands.
Crime does not pay.
Ambition leads to suicide.
12
Why is Macbeth preparing for war at the end of Act III?
Malcolm and Mcduff are invading
He wants to squash the rebellion
Lennox has challenged him for the throne
He wants to rule England
13
Why does Lady Macbeth choose not to kill King Duncan herself?
The sleeping king reminds her of her father.
She does not believe a woman should kill.
She wants her husband to prove himself
The witches said she should not.
14
Which action is the resolution of the plot?
Macduff kills Macbeth
Macbeth agrees to fight Macduff
Death of Lady Macbeth
When the curtain closes
15
What is the literary device used to hint at a future event in the story?
Suspense
Hyperbole
Foreshadowing
Dramatic Irony
16
What finally convinces Malcolm that Mcduff is loyal?
His rebuttal to all Malcolm's self-declared vices
Mcduff professes he hatred of Macbeth
Mcduff's reaction to his family's murder
Mcduff deems Malcolm unfit to rule and "not fit to live"
17
Why does Macbeth decide to kill Banquo?
Banquo wants Malcolm and Donalbain to be kings
The witches had predicted that Banquo's son would be king.
Banquo wants him to stand trial for killing King Duncan.
Banquo wants to kill him and become king himself.
18
Who is afraid of "the daggers in men's smiles" and being murdered next?
McDuff
Macbeth
McDonald
Donalbain
19
Lady Macbeth persuades Macbeth to kill the king by telling him that
Duncan will attack Macbeth
Macbeth is not a man if he fears to commit the murder.
Duncan is old and hateful
Macbeth has a legal claim to the throne.
20
How has Macbeth changed from beginning of Act I to end of Act III?
He no longer hesitates to use treachery to achieve his ends.
He no longer doubts his ability to rule justly.
He no longer regrets having killed King Duncan.
He has gained the respect and loyalty of his friends.
21
When the audience is aware of something, but the characters/ actors are not that is called...
Suspense
Hyperbole
Foreshadowing
Dramatic Irony
22
"All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand." -Lady Macbeth
Perfume can not mask the bloody smell.
She believes Macbeth will never love her again.
No measure of virtue will undo her guilt.
Soap & water won't remove blood easily
23
Why is King Duncan so grateful to Macbeth?
He captured Scotland for Darth Vader.
He saved King’s kingdom from rebels and the Norwegian king.
He defeated Banquo, who was rebelling against King Duncan.
He refused to join rebels in fighting against King Duncan.
24
As she reads her husband’s letter, Lady Macbeth is
fearful because her husband has talked to witches
determined to convince Macbeth to murder the king.
upset because the king is coming to visit
worried because her husband is ill
25
What does Macbeth's slaughtering of Mcduff's entire family illustrate about Macbeth?
represent witches' prophecy
Provide motive for his escape
He has bloody friends.
Emphasizes how ruthless he has become.
26
What are the three types of plays Shakespeare wrote?
Tragedy, History, Comedy
Tragedy, Calamity, and Heartbreak
Tragedy, Romance, and Comedy
Tragedy, Sci-fi, and Horror
27
Why does Shakespeare have Banquo & Macbeth talk one last time before King Duncan is killed?
To provide comic relief before the murder takes place.
To represent the last chance for Macbeth to change his mind.
To introduce Fleance, who accompanies Banquo.
He uses Banquo to convince Macbeth to proceed with murder
28
Before Macbeth goes to kill Duncan, he sees before him a
dagger
witch
soldier's head
bloody child
29
Why is Macbeth glad to hear Banquo & his son will be returning after dark?
He wants Banquo to be late for the banquet.
They will get lost in the night and miss the banquet.
It will be easier to murder them under cover of darkness
Banquo will be the guest of honor at the banquet.
30
What is the reason Macbeth gives his wife for not wanting to kill Duncan?
Banquo will know he did it
Duncan looks like his father
The witches warned him to be cautious of ambition
Duncan is a virtuous king, a guest and good friend/family
31
When the witches say, "something wicked this way comes," readers know
They fear Macbeth
The witches' master is approaching
Even the witches consider Macbeth evil
The apparitions are about to appear
32
After hearing all the apparitions why does Macbeth decide against killing Macduff?
He is fearless.
2nd apparition said "no one of woman born" could hurt him
The witches will protect him
He has lost his mind.
33
Why does Lady Macbeth think Macbeth has little chance of becoming king?
King Duncan is still a young man.
Banquo will become king after Duncan.
She is going to kill him and become queen
Macbeth is not ambitious enough.
34
How did Macbeth convince the murderers to kill Banquo?
He guaranteed they would not be punished for the murder.
He reminded them that Banquo had caused all their troubles
He offered them a large amount of money.
He promised to make them officials in his court.
35
What is the term for a long speech delivered like no one is on stage?
Solidify
Aside
Soliloquy
Couplet
36
What is the reason for Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking?
One is doomed to relive evil deeds
Illness comes to evil people
A guilty conscience is not easily mended
Wives should forgive husbands misdeeds
37
A short comment, often inner dialogue, delivered to audience without other characters hearing
Solidify
Couplet
Soliloquy
Aside
38
Why does Lady Macbeth drug the servants in Scene II?
She wants them dead so they will not tell what they saw.
She does not want their help in killing King Duncan.
She wants them to sleep while King Duncan is being killed.
She wants to stop them from killing King Duncan.
39
King Duncan disturbs Macbeth by announcing that...
He wants to continue the war.
Malcolm will be the future king of Scotland.
He will visit Macbeth at his castle, Inverness.
He will make Banquo a prince.
