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1
When Macbeth decides not to kill Duncan, Lady Macbeth persuades him by
Insulting his manhood
All of these
Saying she would do whatever she swore to do
Saying he is a coward
2
Malcolm and Donalbain flee because they
killed the guards
know they will be accused of the murder of their father
are uncaring sons
fear they will be murdered too
3
Which of these titles is NOT said by the witches to Macbeth in Act I?
King
Thane of Cawdor
Father of Kings
Thane of Glamis
4
The main setting of Macbeth is
Holland
Scotland
Ireland
England
5
"Look like the innocent flower but be the serpent under it" is said by
First Witch
Banquo
Lady Macbeth
Macbeth
6
Why does Malcolm describe ways in which he is unworthy to be king?
Honesty forces him to admit his flaws.
He wants to avoid Macbeth for fear of losing his life.
He wants to test Macduff's loyalty to him.
He wants to test Macduff's honesty and loyalty to Scotland.
7
The first scene of the play conveys an atmosphere of
Jealousy and Betrayal
Joyous and Bright
Evil and Gloom
Romantic and Serene
8
Lady Macduff saying "all liars should be killed" just before her death shows
hyperbole
metaphor
alliteration
irony
9
Which of these is NOT a vision that the witches show Macbeth at the beginning of Act IV?
child with tree says he's safe till Birnam Wood approaches
bloody, child says "none of woman born shall harm Macbeth"
ghost of Banquo tells hims he "shall have blood for blood"
armored head says "beware Macduff"
10
The audience knowing that murder is planned inside a "heavenly" castle creates
Dramatic Irony
Similes
Hyperbole
Verbal Irony
11
Which of the following best describes Macbeth's tragic flaw?
arrogance and conceit
an unchecked greed for power
a willingness to trust in sorcery
a tendency to act without much thinking
12
Which character is killed by Macbeth in battle, making him more confident in the prophecy?
Siward
Young Siward
Ross
Donalbain
13
Macbeth is considered which type of literature:
tragedy
comedy
epic poem
novel
14
Which character knocks and discovers Duncan's body?
Macduff
Malcolm
Macbeth
Donalbain
15
How does Lady Macbeth first hear about the witches' prophesies?
Macbeth speaks to her
A talking raven
A messenger
A letter
16
Which character emerges as a new foil to Macbeth in Acts III-V?
Malcolm
Macduff
Banquo
Ross
17
At the beginning of Act III, what feeling does Banquo express about Macbeth?
loyalty
envy
sadness
suspicion
18
Which character is said to be "not so happy yet much happier" than Macbeth?
Lady Macbeth
Duncan
Banquo
Fleance
19
Which character serves as a foil to Macbeth in Acts I and II?
Lady Macbeth
Macduff
Banquo
Malcolm
20
In Macbeth, the owl and raven symbolize
Macbeth and evil
wisdom
love
nature
21
"...the instruments of darkness tell us truths, win us with honest trifles...to betray us"
Donalbain
Macbeth
Macduff
Banquo
22
What literary device is shown here: "Blood-boltered Banquo"?
Personification
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Alliteration
23
Which character is NOT killed due to Macbeth's desire for power?
Duncan
Fleance
Banquo
Macduff's son
24
Which of these occurs during the murder of Duncan?
Someone is praying in the next room.
Macbeth can't say "amen"
All of these
Macbeth hears "sleep no more! Macbeth doth murder sleep."
25
Equivocation, a motif in Macbeth, means
the use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth
returning evil for good
death by beheading
tocommunicate
26
The apparitions tell Macbeth
you're safe untill Birnam Wood moves to your castle
all of these
beware Macduff
none of woman born shall harm you
27
What aspect of Macbeth's nature does Lady Macbeth fear will stop him from murder?
Too loyal
Too careful
Too full of kindness
Too fearful
28
After observing Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking, her doctor appears to believe that she
is in danger from Macbeth
may harm herself
may harm other people
is under a witch's spell
29
The person chiefly responsible for planning Duncan's murder is
Banquo
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
Malcom
30
Lady Macbeth did not perform the murder herself because
She faints easily.
She knew that the guilt would get to her.
Sleeping Duncan looked like her father.
She suddenly was too afraid.
31
During her sleepwalking scene, Lady Macbeth seems most consumed by feelings of
guilt
longing
rage
fear
32
_____is when a character "whispers" to himself or another but unheard by characters on stage.
A soliloquy
An aside
Dialogue
A monologue
33
When Duncan arrives at Macbeth's castle, the atmosphere outside is
Bougie
Peaceful and heavenly
Dark and sinister
Threatening
34
The porter is used in the play for
a witness of murder
comic relief
nothing;he is pointless
a foil to Macbeth
35
Macbeth does not fear death at the hands of the rebels because he has
little reason to want to go on living
faith in the witches' prophecies
extensive battle experience
no awareness of their strength
