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

He is commenting on her violent spirit

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

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

Duncan shows extreme gratitude towards Macbeth

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

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

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

They serve as pathetic fallacy, foreshadowing events to come

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

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

Where do Malcolm and Donalbain decide to go?

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

What is Macbeth's internal conflict?

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

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

Hecate- Greek goddess of witchcraft, Tarquin- Roman tyrant

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

The witches' prophecy, his blind ambition, his wife

What stops Lady Macbeth from killing King Duncan herself?

She comments that King Duncan resembles her father

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

Macbeth announces that he killed the two chamber men

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Macbeth ACTS I and II Review

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

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