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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWho (what) did Macbeth see at the banquet table?The tree witches laughing at himBanquo's GhostBlood from the daggers in his wine cupThe image of Duncan's beating heart
- 2. Multiple ChoiceHow does Macbeth die?He is attacked by a group of Macduff's soldiersHe "accidentally" falls on his own swordMacduff beheads him (after killing him)One of his own soldiers mistakenly kills him.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWho is sentenced to death in Act I?DuncanThe Thane of CawdorRossThe Captain
- 4. Multiple ChoiceMacbeth most likely brings the bloody daggers to Lady Macbeth because he . . .needs to show how easy the deed was for himhas to prove that he has murdered Duncanwants to frighten her for encouraging himfeels distressed and shocked at his actions
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Banquo say about the motives of the "instruments of darkness?"They are greedy and only make predictions when someone pays enoughGood conquers evil, and their predictions will not come trueThey often tell of good things without telling the bad consequences"That witches be crazy, and don't know what they are saying!"
- 6. Multiple ChoiceAfter Lady Macbeth reads the letter, what does she tell us is her opinion of Macbeth, and how does she plan to help him?She doesn't think he would be a good king, but since he's her husband, she will support him in whatever he wants to do.She vows to stop him from being king.She thinks Banquo would be a better king.She doesn't think he has what it takes to be king. He's too full of the milk of human kindness, but she will help him.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceOne of the images or themes that runs throughout the play is that ofships at seabattle armorbrotherly loveblood
- 8. Multiple ChoiceMalcom describes Cawdor's last moments before execution. What is Duncan's reply?You should never turn your back, even on a friend.You shouldn't sympathize for one who has committed evil deedsYou should always be ready for you never know when death will strike.You can't tell what is in a person's heart by looking at his face.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Lady Macbeth say stopped her from killing Duncan?She believes Macbeth must do the murderThe shriek of an owl frightened herDuncan reminds her of her fatherShe fears the king's guards
- 10. Multiple ChoiceAt the end of the play who will become the King of Scotland?RossMacduffMalcomSiward
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Lady Macbeth's plan for Duncan's murder?She will poison his food and it will look like a natural deathShe will drug the king's guards and Macbeth will then go into the king's room and kill him.They will bribe the guards and offer them money to kill the king.Macbeth's soldiers will come into the banquet disguised as robbers and they will commit the murder.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat news does Ross bring to Macbeth in Act I?Lady Macbeth has had a sonThe Thane of Glamis has been killedMacbeth now holds the title of the Thane of CawdorThe army has just lost the battle with the Norwegians
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth when he arrives home?He shouldn't eat too much, because that would make him too sleepy to commit the murder quickly.He should let Banquo in on the plan so that he has more helpHe must learn to look innocent even when his heart is full of evil.This would not be a good time to murder Duncan. They should wait a few days.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceMacbeth says, "Stars, hide your fires. Let not light see my black and deep desires." What are Macbeth's desires?He wants to go home to see Lady MacbethHe wants to raise the taxes in the lands he rulesHe is very tired. He wants the stars to stop shining so he can sleepHe wants to be king
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Macbeth's reaction to Lady Macbeth's death?He is glad, because now his secret has died with her.He is calm, saying that she would have died sooner or later, anyway.He flies into a rage and kills the doctorHe calls on the witches to bring her back to life
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWho wrote The Tragedy of Macbeth?Henry HigginsWilliam ShakespeareJohn DonneJ. K. Rowling
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Duncan call Macbeth when he hears Macbeth has defeated Macdonwald"Treacherous rebel! Despised rogue!""Your Majesty, Lord of all Scotland!""My Precious!""Valiant Cousin! Worthy Gentleman"
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat do the doctor and gentlewoman see Lady Macbeth doing?She is crying and tearing at her clothesShe is sleepwalking and talking about the murdersShe is singing and dancing down the halls of the castleShe is making brownies for their company
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat three things does drinking provoke (according to the Porter)?"Sin, ill tempers, and ruin""Poor health, nightmares and poverty""Nose-painting, sleep and urine""Fighting, hatred and trouble"
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Macbeth's plan for killing Banquo and Fleance? Does it work?He has his soldiers attack them, Banquo is wounded but Fleance diesHe poisons their meal and they both dieHe plans to kill them that night. They find out and both escapeHe gets two convicted murderers to wait along the road and ambush them. Banquo is killed but Fleance escapes
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich idea or "motif" is not introduced in the first scene?Fair being foulMan as a sinnerFair is foul and foul is fairThe stormy fate of Scotland
- 22. Multiple ChoiceMacbeth says to Macduff, "But get thee back, my soul is too much charged with blood of thine already." To what is he referring?Macbeth doesn't want to fight Macduff; he has already killed Macduff's familyMacbeth has the urge to kill anyone who come near himMacbeth is wounded and wants compassionMacbeth is ready to stop the bloodshed and give up the throne
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Lady Macbeth's "prayer" to the spirits after she learns King Duncan is coming?She wants to be filled with cruelty, given the hard heart and thick blood necessary to do what has to be done to make Macbeth king.She prays that Duncan will die on the way.She asks for a sign that her decision is the right one for her husband and for the country.She want's her husband's nerve to become stronger.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat do the witches predict in Act I scene 3 for Macbeth? For Banquo?Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor and eventually king. Banquo's descendants will be king, although he will not.Macbeth will be conqueror of Norway, Banquo will be kingMacbeth will remain Thane of of Glamis, Banquo will be Thane of Cawdor, neither will ever be king.Macbeth will be king. Banquo will be Thane of Glamis and Cawdor
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