When Macbeth starts acting crazy at the dinner, what does Lady Macbeth do?

Tries to cover for Macbeth and eventually fails.

Humanism was an outlook that was previously explored by what group of people?

Ancient Greek and Roman writers

Lady Macbeth would kill King Duncan herself, but cannot because _____________.

she thinks Duncan looks like her father while he sleeps.

Macbeth orders Banquo's murder because __________.

he worries Banquo is suspicious and his son will take over

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Unit #2: England's Renaissance and Shakespeare's Macbeth

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Use this Quiz, in addition to your notes and the text, to study for your Unit #2 test. Only Acts I - III will be on the test.

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1
Who says, “Things without all remedy should be without regard: what's done is done.”?
Lady Macbeth
Macbeth
Banquo
Hecate
2
Who says, "We have scorched the snake, not killed it"?
Banquo
Lady Macbeth
Macduff
Macbeth
3
What group of people were responsible for closing the Globe Theater in 1642?
The Roundheads (supporters of Parliament)
Communists
The Cavaliers (supporters of King Charles I)
Puritans
4
Shakespeare had to divide his time between work in London and his family in ____________.
Cambridge
Stratford Upon Avon
Oxford
Canterbury
5
After Macbeth kills King Duncan, he can no longer _______.
say "amen."
go back to look at the body
sleep
all of the above
6
any spoken lines by actors that tell the story and conveys dramatic conventions.
dialogue
italics
stage direction
comedic relief
7
Consists of plot, tension, confrontation between characters, and resolution. Emotions are high.
Drama
Soliloquy
Comedic Relief
Comedy of Manners
8
Who says, "But screw your courage to the sticking-place, and we’ll not fail.”?
Banquo
Macbeth
Malcolm
Lady Macbeth
9
Who says, "That which hath made them drunk hath made me bold"?
Macbeth
The Guards
Banquo
Lady Macbeth
10
Who says, “My hands are of your color, but I shame to wear a heart so white.”?
Macbeth
Banquo
Hecate
Lady Macbeth
11
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plan to have ___________ blamed for the death of King Duncan.
Banquo and Fleance
Macduff
Malcolm and Donalbain
The Guards
12
The area of the Globe that is called "the pit" was reserved for __________________.
the low class (peasants).
the middle class.
the upper class.
13
According to the witches, Macbeth will hold all of the following positions except ___________.
King of Scotland
Thane of Glamis
Thane of Fife
Thane of Cawdor
14
Who was Queen Elizabeth I's successor? (Hint: their reign was from 1603 - 1625.)
King James I
King George I
King Charles I
King Edward VI
15
After the Queen died in 1603, Shakespeare's troop changed their name to __________.
The Jacobean Men
James' Men
The King's Men
The Lord Chamberlain's Men
16
The New Globe opened for its first official season in ____________.
1997
2001
1993
1988
17
Who says, "Is this a dagger which I see before me, The handle toward my hand"?
King Duncan
Macbeth
Banquo
Lady Macbeth
18
A long speech delivered by one character to another or to a group of characters.
Aside
Monologue
Soliloquy
Aside
19
Which of the following is not a prophecy that Banquo receives in Act I?
Banquo is not so happy, yet much happier.
Banquo's family line will have kings.
Banquo will be king.
Banquo is lesser than Macbeth, yet greater.
20
“Thou hast it now, all, as the weird women promised, and I fear thou ply’dst most foully for’t”
Lady Macbeth
Banquo
King Duncan
Macbeth
21
This type of play ends with the downfall or death of the protagonist or main character.
Drama
Comedy
Tragedy
Romance
22
Humanism questions _________________________.
what it means to be human.
what it means to believe in a religion.
what it means to believe in something.
what it means to follow tradition.
23
Who was queen of England from 1558 - 1603?
Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Victoria I
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Anne I
24
A period of time, after the birth of his twins, that we have no historical traces for W.S.
The Missing Years
The Lost Years
The Forgotten Years
The Empty Years
25
It is theorized that Shakespeare may have been ________________.
Protestant
Jewish
Agnostic
Catholic
26
Which of the following is not a category that Shakespeare's plays are broken into?
Histories
Tragedies
Musicals
Comedies
27
When Macbeth starts acting crazy at the dinner, what does Lady Macbeth do?
Confesses her own guilt to everyone at the party.
Sees the ghost too and freaks out.
Tries to cover for Macbeth and eventually fails.
Decides to drink to distract herself.
28
Who says, "It will have blood; they say, blood will have blood.”?
Lady Macbeth
Banquo
Macbeth
The Witches
29
Who flees to Ireland because he thinks, "There's daggers in men's smiles"?
Malcolm
Donalbain
Banquo
Macduff
30
What mistake does Macbeth make after killing King Duncan?
He puts the daggers in Malcolm's room.
He takes the daggers with him.
He forgot Lennox was coming to visit.
He left him still breathing.
31
Who is in charge of the witches or "the three weird sisters"?
Hecate
Macbeth
God
The Apparitions
32
It was believed that the original Globe could hold about how many people?
2,500 - 3,000 people
4,500 - 5,000 people
3,500 - 4,000 people
1,500 -2,000 people
33
Prior to the Globe theater being built, where were plays performed?
Open courtyards and inns
Alleyways
The Jacobean Theater
Taverns
34
“The bell invites me. Hear it not for it is a knell that summons thee to heaven or to hell.”
1st Witch
Macbeth
King Ducan
Lady Macbeth
35
A long speech expressing private thoughts, delivered by a character who is alone on stage.
Aside
Stage Direction
Soliloquy
Monologue
36
The witches act as the play's ____________.
comedic relief
chorus
tragic hero
stage direction
37
The original Thane of Cawdor was executed for what crime?
lechery
murder
losing a battle
treason
38
Humanism was an outlook that was previously explored by what group of people?
The Scandinavians
Anglo-Saxon monks
American colonists in the new world
Ancient Greek and Roman writers
39
Lady Macbeth would kill King Duncan herself, but cannot because _____________.
the guards wake up.
she hears Malcolm and Donalbain wake up.
she thinks Duncan looks like her father while he sleeps.
she cannot stand the sight of blood.
40
In order to play the part after the body is discovered, Lady Macbeth ___________.
screams
smiles
hides
faints
41
From 1594 - 1603, Shakespeare's acting troop was called _______________.
The Queen's Men
The King's Men
Queen Elizbabeth's Company
The Lord Chamberlain's Men
42
Which character says that they are "the keeper of Hell's gate?"
Lady Macbeth
Macbeth
The Porter
Hecate
43
This type of comedy presents a problem between lovers that is resolved in the end.
Burlesque
Comedy of Intrigue
Comedy of Character
Romantic Comedy
44
The first play performed in The New Globe was _____________.
Macbeth
Henry V
Romeo and Juliet
Hamlet
45
In 30 years, how many times did the religion of England change?
3
4
5
2
46
When do we celebrate Shakespeare's birthday?
May 3
April 16
April 23
April 28
47
Instead of going to the dinner party, where does Macduff go?
Ireland to speak with Donalbain
Glamis to storm Macbeth's old castle
England to speak with Malcolm
Fife to gather his wife and children
48
This type of play show ordinary people in conflict with society. Conflicts are always resolved.
Drama
Comedy
History
Tragedy
49
Macbeth orders Banquo's murder because __________.
he wants to pin Duncan's murder on Banquo.
Banquo does not come to his dinner party.
he worries Banquo is suspicious and his son will take over
Banquo commits treason and plans to take the thrown.
50
A part of the hero’s character that leads them to making a fatal mistake.
Sense of Self
Internal Conflict
External Conflict
Tragic Flaw
51
Who encourages Macbeth to kill King Duncan in the first place?
The Witches
Banquo
Lady Macduff
Lady Macbeth
52
Alls Well That Ends Well, Measure for Measure, Troilus & Cressida, & Hamlet are examples of ___
Histories
Comedies
Tragedies
Problem Plays
53
Who says, “Look like an innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t.”?
The Witches
Banquo
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
54
How did the theater change England for the better?
Allowed for the growth of careers - writers, actors, pub.
All classes could come together to be amused in one place.
All of the above
The theater brought far off lands to the stage (ex Scotland)
55
Malcolm and Donalbain flee the country because _____________.
They are accused of murder when the body is found.
Macbeth banishes them after he becomes King.
King Edward offers them money to declare war w/ Scotland.
They are afraid of being murdered next.
56
When Lady Macbeth wants to convince Macbeth to kill King Duncan, she insults his manhood by __
comparing him to a small bug.
comparing him to a woman.
comparing him to a baby calf.
comparing him to a nursing baby.
57
Who says, “False face must hide what the false heart doth know.”?
Lady Macbeth
Banquo
The Witches
Macbeth
58
In the opening act of the play, Duncan praises Macbeth as a __________.
war hero
Thane of Fife
future King
loyal husband
59
What is Macbeth's main tragic flaw?
his desire for power
his desire for women
his desire for friendship
his desire for money
60
Many believe Shakespeare was educated at ___________________ due to where he lived.
King’s New School
St. Olave's Grammar School
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Tiffin School
61
The "barren scepter" Macbeth refers to in the Act 3 soliloquy is a symbol for implying that he
will never wield true power
prefers a simplistic scepter barren of decoration
will have no heirs to the throne
will soon be overthrown and slain
62
a private remark to one character or to the audience that breaks convention
Aside
Monologue
Soliloquy
Stage Direction
63
Who discovers King Duncan's dead body?
Macduff
Malcolm
Ross
Donalbain
64
This type of comedy satirizes social customs of a society.
Comedy of Manners
Slapstick
Romantic Comedy
High Comedy
65
Act III is the turning point in the play, as Macbeth starts to go insane. This is also called
the resolution
the rising action
the denouncement
the climax
66
Who misses the dinner party? As a result, Macbeth questions this person's loyalty.
Macduff
Ross
Banquo
Lennox
67
The original Globe did not have _______________.
electricity (sound systems, lights, etc.)
a roof over the pit
all of the above
set designs
68
Helps the cast & production staff to bring the text to life. In italics and includes direction
Soliloquy
Stage Direction
Dialogue
Aside
69
Why were beliefs being questioned during England's renaissance?
All of the above
There were many scientific discoveries during the time
People argued over the King James Bible
The national religion of England changed 4 times
70
Often included scenes or characters that provide humor to the play.
Romantic Comedy
Tragic Flaw
Comedic Relief
Comedy of Manners
71
How many children did William and Anne have?
2 children - a set of twins (1 boy and 1 girl)
3 children - 1 daughter, followed by twins (1 boy, 1 girl)
They did not have children
1 son
72
In 1613, this play was responsible for The Globe burning down due to a cannon being fired.
Henry V
Macbeth
Henry VIII
King Lear
73
Macbeth says that he is "bound in double trust" to Duncan. What does that mean?
trusted both as host and loyal follower.
trusted both as warrior and thane.
trusted both as follower and advisor.
trusted both as thane and future king.
74
Which of the following is not an area that Shakespeare is speculated?
authorship
His place of burial
sexuality
religion
75
King Duncan names ____________ Prince of Cumberland (meaning he will be his heir.)
Malcolm
Macbeth
Macduff
Donalbain
76
How old was Anne Hathaway when Shakespeare married her?
32
26
30
22
77
Shakespeare was baptized on ___________.
April 26
April 20
May 3
April 30
78
Macbeth is unnerved at his dinner party because _________________.
Macbeth sees the ghost of Banquo sitting in his chair.
the murders killed Fleance and they were not supposed to.
Lady Macbeth is upset with him for killing Banquo.
Banquo's ghost speaks to him, expressing his disgust.
79
Where is Shakespeare buried?
Hollybrook Cemetery
Holy Trinity Church
Westminster Abbey
Northanger Abbey
80
How old was Shakespeare when he married Anne Hathaway?
22
18
28
32
81
All of the following adjectives describe the witches except ______________.
lecherous
feminine
bearded
truthful
82
Who says, "fair is foul and foul is fair."
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
King Duncan
The Witches
83
A single character or group of characters whose words connect scenes or convey thoughts.
Stage Direction
Comedic Relief
Aside
Chorus
84
This play refers to The Globe Theater as a "wooden O."
Henry V
King Lear
Henry VIII
Julius Caesar
85
Why did writers turn their attention to rural (pastoral) topics?
London was growing fast and becoming overpopulated.
Writers turned to classical forms, which explored this topic
All of the above
Some people longed for simpler times.
86
During England's renaissance, what religion was practiced?
Judaism
No religion was practiced
Protestantism
Catholicism
87
Who says "Yet do I fear thy nature; It is too full o' the milk of human kindness."?
Macbeth
Banquo
Lady Macbeth
King Duncan
88
According to the Porter, drinking causes what three things?
dizziness, dehydration, and dry-heaving
urine, sleep and lack of performance
vomit, poor decisions, and arguments
future drug use, sex, and pregnancy
89
An outstanding person of high rank whose downfall is caused by his or her own flawed behavior.
Epic Hero
Comedic Relief
Legendary Hero
Tragic Hero
90
Plays at the original Globe were performed during _______________.
the evenings, any day of the week.
the daytime, any day of the week.

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