| The witches in Act I, scene i inform you that… | They will see Macbeth after the battle |
| In Act I, scene ii, Duncan orders Ross to… | Tell Macbeth he is the new Thane of Cawdor |
| In Act I, scene iii, Shakespeare most likely has the witches speak in rhyme instead of blank verse because… | The rhymes sound like witches spells |
| Macbeth shows his ambition and curiosity about becoming king in Act I, scene iii when he… | Questions the witches about the prophecies |
| Duncan says to Macbeth, “Would thou hadst less deserved,” in Act I, scene iv, line 18. What statement best clarifies Shakespeare’s unusual word order? | “If only you had deserved less.” |
| How does Lady Macbeth know that Duncan is coming or her castle? | A messenger tells her Duncan is coming |
| Lady Macbeth’s greeting in Act I, scene v, lines 51-55 shows that she… | Wants to help Macbeth in his plot |
| Why is Duncan’s reference to Lady Macbeth as a “noble hostess” in Act I, scene vi, line 24 of this tragedy an example of dramatic irony? | You know Lady Macbeth plans to murder him |
| What do both the summary of Act I, scene vii and the side note for lines 1-10 of this drama tell you? | Macbeth has second thoughts about the plan |
| What do Macbeth and his wife do to make sure that Duncan’s guards are blamed for his death? | Use the guards’ daggers to stab Duncan |
| Why is Banquo awake so late at night in Act II, scene i? | His restless thoughts keep him awake |
| The side note for Act II, scene i, lines 24-28 of this drama helps you understand that Banquo… | Puts his loyalty to the King ahead of ambition |
| What does Lady Macbeth say stopped her from killing Duncan? | Duncan reminds her of her father |
| Macbeth most likely brings the bloody daggers to Lady Macbeth because he… | Feels distressed and shocked at his actions |
| Who is the porter pretending to let into “hell”? | People who have done wrong things in business |
| Shakespeare most likely has Macduff compare the murdered Duncan to a Gorgon because… | The sight is frightening |
| In Act II, scene iii, Macduff refuses to tell Lady Macbeth what has happened because he… | Believes she will die of shock and grief |
| When Banquo says he will oppose and fight the unknown traitor who killed Duncan in Act II, scene iii, he becomes one of the tragedy’s… | Antagonists |
| Banquo has hope that his prophecy will come true because… | Everything else the witches said has come true |
| Macbeth most likely questions Banquo about his journey in Act III, scene I because Macbeth… | Needs information to give the murderers later |
| Which good quality does Macbeth say in Act III, scene i he most fears in Banquo? | Wise courage |
| The two murderers agree to carry out Macbeth’s plan in Act III, scene i because… | Difficult lives have made them violent men |
| Reread Act III, scene ii, lines 28-34 and the side noted this speech in the drama. Macbeth tells Lady Macbeth to… | Act especially nicely and attentively to Banquo |
| Which sentence best explains the events in Act III, scene iii? | Murderers confront Banquo and kill him but fail to kill Fleance |
| The ghost at dinner in Act III, scene iv causes Macbeth to… | Become agitated and upset |
| Reread Act III, scene iv, lines 130-140. Which excerpt best reveals the weakness in character that is Macbeth’s tragic flaw? | “For mine own good, / All causes shall give way.” |
| Which excerpt from Hecate’s speech in Act III, scene v foreshadows Macbeth’s downfall in this tragedy? | “This night I’ll spend / Unto a dismal and a fatal end.” |
| Why is Macbeth preparing for war at the end of Act III? | Malcolm and Macduff are preparing to fight him |
| What does the First Witch tell the witches to do in Act IV, scene i, lines 4-9? | Throw the poisoned entrails into the cauldron |
| Macbeth most likely lists the destructive effects of the witches’ wind in Act IV, scene i in order to… | Acknowledge their power over human beings |
| Act IV, scene i, lines 94-100 reveal that one aspect of Macbeth’s tragic flaw is… | Overconfidence in himself |
| Why is Lady Macbeth angry with her husband in Act IV, scene ii? | His leaving throws suspicious on his loyalty |
| Reread Act IV, scene ii, lines 77-78 and the side note for line 77 of this drama. Which sentence best paraphrases Lady Macduff’s insult? | The murderer is so bad that the only places he can go are unholy ones |
| Why does Malcolm claim in Act IV, scene iii that Scotland with suffer more troubles? | He has many flaws |
| King Edward’s special ability of healing disease through prayer shows that he… | Rules justly and well |
| Reread the side note for Act IV, scene iii, lines 210-211 in this drama. What does Malcolm want Macduff to do to keep his heart from breaking? | Express his grief over his family openly |
| In Act IV, scene iii, lines 224-230, Macduff blames the death of his wife and children on… | His own sinfulness |
MACBETH QUIZZES REVIEW (ACTS 1-4)
November 22, 2019