Which of the following best explains why Malcolm and Donalbain flee Macbeth's castle at the end of Act II?

They fear that they may be killed next, and they want to protect themselves

What does the doctor say is wrong with Lady Macbeth?

She is spiritually weighed down by her sinful actions.

At the end of Act I, what is Lady Macbeth's plan?

Macbeth will kill the king as he sleeps.

What does Macbeth's "borrowed robes" symbolise in the play?

his unworthy position on the throne

"Fair is foul and foul is fair" means

things are different than they seem

What, also, causes Macbeth to realize that he has been misled by the prophecies?

the news that soldiers carrying boughs from Birnam Wood are approaching

What are the witches' predictions for Macbeth?

He'll be promoted to thane of Cawdor and king

What is the Great Chain of Being

The chain extending from lowest to humans to spiritual beings

What does Macbeth do when he hears Macduff has fled to England?

He orders the murder of Macduff's family.

Which is NOT a prediction the witches make for Banquo in Act 1, Scene 3?

He will become the future King.

Why does Lady Macbeth drug the servants?

She wants them to sleep while she kills Duncan

"Fair is foul, foul is fair" is:

a paradox saying things aren't always clearly good or bad

Which is an example of irony in Macbeth?

Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane.

What is an example of dramatic irony in Macbeth?

Lady Macbeth acts like a welcoming hostess to King Duncan.

What does the doctor say is wrong with Lady Macbeth?

a guilty conscience/misdeeds are keeping her mind awake

What does Lady Macbeth do when she is sleep walking?

She rubs her hands together in an attempt to get blood off

what causes Macbeth to realize that he has been misled by the prophecies?

finding out about how Macduff was born

What is an example of Dramatic Irony in Macbeth?

When Duncan says he trusts Macbeth.

The premise that every thing in the universe had a "place" in life.

What reason does Lady Macbeth give for not killing Duncan herself?

He looked too much like her father

Sleep in Macbeth is used to show:

Innocence/Peace, as the guilty suffer from sleep disorders

How does Malcolm test Macduff's loyalty?

He pretends he is not fit to be King due to his 'vices'

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1
What does Macbeth see at the Banquet?
Duncan's ghost
A decapitated head
Banquo's ghost
A dagger
2
Which of the following best explains why Malcolm and Donalbain flee Macbeth's castle at the end of Act II?
They fear that they may be killed next, and they want to protect themselves
They want to meet privately together to figure out who the murderer is.
They want to go to the authorities to tell them who the murderer is.
They are guilty of Duncan's murder and afraid of being found out.
3
What does the doctor say is wrong with Lady Macbeth?
The stress of being queen is too much for her.
She is possessed.
Her mind is diseased.
She is spiritually weighed down by her sinful actions.
4
At the end of Act I, what is Lady Macbeth's plan?
She wants Macbeth to challenge the king.
She will poison wine that she serves the king.
She will flatter King Duncan and become his mistress.
Macbeth will kill the king as he sleeps.
5
What does Macbeth's "borrowed robes" symbolise in the play?
the death of children
ambition
guilt
his unworthy position on the throne
6
How does Lady Macbeth die?
Macduff kills her out of revenge
Fleance kills her out of revenge
She commits suicide
Macbeth arranges her murder
7
"Fair is foul and foul is fair" means
things are different than they seem
the air smells bad
the witches are confused
blood will have blood
8
What, also, causes Macbeth to realize that he has been misled by the prophecies?
the presence of Banquo’s sons in the approaching army
the announcement that Lady Macbeth is dead
the revelation of how Macduff was born
the news that soldiers carrying boughs from Birnam Wood are approaching
9
Which is NOT one of the three prophecies the apparitions give Macbeth?
No man born of woman can harm him.
He won't be vanquished til Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane.
No mortal man can harm him.
Beware Macduff!
10
Why does Shakespeare use dramatic irony in Macbeth?
To allow characters to lie to each other.
For entertainment.
To create suspense.
So the characters appear stupid.
11
"Fair is foul, and foul is fair" is:
Fate
Honour
Supernatural
Deceptive appearances
12
What are the witches' predictions for Macbeth?
He'll be promoted to thane of Cawdor and king
He will murder King Duncan for his titles
He will begin a new line of kings after his future rule
He'll be promoted to thane of Cawdor
13
What characters open the play of Macbeth?
The three witches
The captain and the King
Hecate and her spirits
Macbeth and Banquo
14
What is the Great Chain of Being
The chain extending from lowest to humans to spiritual beings
Lions, tigers, bears, plants
It keeps the world in chaos
It's connected to animals and vegetation only
15
What does Macbeth do when he hears Macduff has fled to England?
He orders the murder of Macduff's family.
He enlists Malcom's help in fighting Macduff.
Cristal
he rushes to England to kill him.
16
Which one is not one of the three apparitions?
a child wearing a crown and holding a branch
A bloody child
An armed head
A bloody knife
17
In the first scene one of the major themes of the play is introduced. Select the theme.
Sleep is disrupted by a guilty conscience
Unchecked ambition leads to corruption
With great power comes great responsibility
Fair is foul and foul is fair
18
Which is NOT a prediction the witches make for Banquo in Act 1, Scene 3?
He will not be as happy as Macbeth, yet happier.
He will be lesser than Macbeth, but greater.
His sons will become King.
He will become the future King.
19
Why does Lady Macbeth drug the servants?
She wants them dead
She wants them to sleep while she kills Duncan
She wants to stop them
She wants them to help
20
'Why do you dress me in borrowed robes?' In Macbeth, clothes are a symbol of
Death
Guilt
Innocence
Titles
21
What is King Duncan's fatal flaw?
His anger
His trust
His love
His Cowardice
22
"Fair is foul, foul is fair" is:
a paradox saying things aren't always clearly good or bad
a metaphor how life is unfair sometimes
a simile saying someone can be both good and bad
verbal irony because it means the opposite of what it says
23
Which is an example of irony in Macbeth?
Lady Macbeth reads a letter.
Banquo's ghost appears at a banquet.
Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane.
Macbeth is crowned king.
24
To whom does Duncan give the title of Thane of Cawdor?
Banquo, his beloved warrior.
Macbeth, his trusted thane
Malcolm, his eldest son
Donalbin, his youngest son
25
What is an example of dramatic irony in Macbeth?
Macbeth receives two prophecies, one of which comes true.
Macbeth is granted the title Thane of Cawdor.
Lady Macbeth acts like a welcoming hostess to King Duncan.
Macbeth already has the title Thane of Glamis.
26
How does Lady Macbeth characterize her husband?
Ambitious, but reluctant to act
That he is cowardly
Too full of the milk of human kindness
All of the these
27
What is the 'horrid image' that Macbeth begins to imagine?
The raven that is hoarse
Macbeth murdering Duncan
Lady Macbeth cursing Macbeth
Duncan as king
28
What causes Macbeth's irrational behavior at the banquet?
he wants to scare the men
his guilty conscience
he is pretending
lack of sleep
29
Which is not one of the three apparitions that Macbeth sees?
Procession of Eight Kings
Armed Head
Crowned Child with Tree
Bloody Child
30
What does the doctor say is wrong with Lady Macbeth?
she sleeps too much
a guilty conscience/misdeeds are keeping her mind awake
she's washing her hands to the point where they're bloody
being too pushy when it came to her husband
31
What does Lady Macbeth do when she is sleep walking?
She rubs her hands together in an attempt to get blood off
She searches the castle for Duncan's body
She only talks about Macbeth
She paces through the hallway
32
In Act II what does Macbeth mean when he says that the blood on his hands will redden all the seas and oceans?
He is afraid to wash the blood off his hands
Lady Macbeth will not be able to wash off the blood
He is afraid of being found out
He feels his guilt is enormous
33
what causes Macbeth to realize that he has been misled by the prophecies?
that Fleance escaped
finding out about how Macduff was born
seeing Banquo's army approaching
that Lady Macbeth has died
34
What is an example of Dramatic Irony in Macbeth?
When Duncan says he trusts Macbeth.
When Macbeth wins the battle.
When the 3 Witches tell of Macbeth's future.
When Macbeth becomes Thane of Cawdor
35
What does sleep in Macbeth represent?
depression
peace and innocence
mental and physical deterioration
tiredness
36
GREAT CHAIN OF BEING
A highly formatted 14 line poem with a specific rhyme scheme.
a brief and indirect reference in literature
The premise that every thing in the universe had a "place" in life.
A conversation between two or more people as a feature of a play.
37
What reason does Lady Macbeth give for not killing Duncan herself?
He looked too much like her father
He woke up before she could
She loved him too much
He was too big for her to kill
38
What did the ringing of the bells symbolize in Macbeth?
It’s time to sleep
Death
Someone is getting married
Rebirth
39
Sleep in Macbeth is used to show:
Fear, as Lady Macbeth reveals her crimes while sleep-talking
Weakness, as the unconscious man is vulnerable
Innocence/Peace, as the guilty suffer from sleep disorders
Danger, as most of the characters die at night
40
How does Malcolm test Macduff's loyalty?
He tells him he is going to surrender to Macbeth
He pretends he is not fit to be King due to his 'vices'
He says that Macbeth is good for Scotland
He tells Macduff that Macduff himself should be King

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