| Who said, “fair is foul and foul is fair?” | The 3 witches |
| Who said, “Look like the innocent flower but be the serpent under’t” | Lady Macbeth |
| Who said, “O never shall sun that morrow see?” | Lady Macbeth |
| Who said, “The Prince of Cumberland! That is a step on which I must fall down, or else o’erleap?” | Macbeth |
| Who said, “Make thick my blood, Stop up th’ access and passage to remorse” | Lady Macbeth |
| Who said, “My hands are of your colour; but I shame To wear a heart so white” | Lady Macbeth |
| Who said, “is this a dagger which I see before me” | Macbeth |
| Who said, “the worm that’s fled Hath nature that in time will venom breed, No teeth for th’ present” | Macbeth |
| Who said, “O, treachery! Fly, good Fleance, fly, fly, fly” | Banquo |
| Who said, “Gentle my lord, sleek o’er your rugged looks; Be bright and jovial among your guests tonight?” | Lady Macbeth |
| Who said, “We are yet but young in deed?” | Macbeth |
| What is the main theme of Act I of The Tragedy of Macbeth? | Betrayal |
| Before Macbeth makes his first appearance, what do we learn about him? | He is brave |
| What are the elements of a tragedy? | features protagonist, arouses pity, fear, and awe, ends with destruction of hero |
| Where does the play take place? | Scotland |
| Why is King Duncan so grateful to Macbeth? | Macbeth saved King Duncan’s kingdom from rebels and the Norwegian king |
| Define Dramatic Irony. | occurs when the words or actions of a character take on a meaning for the audience or readers different from the one the character intends |
| What is Macbeth’s character flaw? | ambition |
| Why does King Duncan decide to make Macbeth the Thane of Cawdor? | Because he did so well in battle |
| When Macbeth receives his new title of Thane of Cawdor, how does Banquo react? | Surprised |
| What can you infer about King Duncan? | He places a high value on bravery and loyalty |
| What does King Duncan value in his thanes? | … |
| Why does Macbeth have doubts about killing Duncan? | He is greatly admired by his subjects and it would betray trust in the eyes of God |
| The numbered side notes in The Tragedy of Macbeth help readers understand which aspect of the play? | Unfamiliar language |
| Why does Lady Macbeth think Macbeth has little chance of becoming king? | He does not have enough evil in him to murder someone to fulfill becoming king |
| What crime did the Thane of Cawdor commit? | Treason |
| Near the end of Act I, why does Macbeth express doubt about murdering the king? | He is the king’s subject and host |
| In Act I, Lady Macbeth’s remark that her husband is “too full o’ th’ milk of human kindness” indicates what? | He doesn’t have the guts in him to murder someone |
| When Macbeth begins to waver in his deadly purpose, what does Lady Macbeth do? | She stands firm |
| What important role do the witches play in Act I? | The foreshadow events to come |
| In Act II, Scene ii, what is Lady Macbeth’s purpose in drugging the servants? | So they will sleep through King Duncan’s murder |
| In Act II, why does Macbeth declare he will “sleep no more”? | His conscience will never let him rest |
| What does Macbeth really mean when he indicates that the blood on his hands will redden all the seas? | It is a comment on his profound guilt |
| What reason does Lady Macbeth give for not killing King Duncan herself? | He resembled too much of her Father |
| What does Macbeth mean when he says he will “sleep no more”? | He believes his conscience will never let him rest because of what he’s done |
| What does Macbeth mean when he says the blood on his hands will redden all the seas? | It it just a profound comment about his guilt |
| What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says to Macbeth, “My hands are of your color, but I shame / To wear a heart so white”? | She is just as guilty as Macbeth, but she doesn’t make it as obvious as he does |
| The porter’s complaining is ironic because | he invokes the devil without knowing about the crime |
| As soon as the murder becomes known, why do Malcolm and Donalbain flee Scotland? | They are fearing for their lives |
| The natural disturbances that continue all night—including the screaming and murderous owl, chimneys being blown down, and Duncan’s horses turning wild— symbolize what? | The evil of Macbeth’s deeds and the unrest among the noblemen |
| Who is afraid of “daggers in men’s smiles” and of being killed? | Donaldbain |
| Why do Ross and Macduff think King Duncan’s sons have killed their father? | They have run away which makes them look guilty |
| At the end of Act II, how does Macduff emphasize his opposition to Macbeth? | Not going to Scone |
| At the beginning of Act III, Macbeth learns that Banquo will not be returning to the castle until after dark. Why is this good news for him? | It will be easier to have Banquo murdered in the dark rather than during the day |
| Why does Macbeth decide to kill Banquo? | The witches predicted his son would become king |
| Why does Macbeth send along a third murderer to join the first two in killing Banquo? | To verify the actions of the other two |
| When Macbeth hears that Fleance has escaped the murderers, how does he react? | He gets very anxious |
| Why does Macbeth begin to act so oddly at the banquet? | He sees Banquo’s ghost |
| During the banquet, how does Lady Macbeth explain away her husband’s behavior? | She says it’s just a mental thing and he’s done it for as long as he can remember– it’s no big deal |
| When Macbeth begins talking to Banquo’s ghost, how does Lady Macbeth react? | She tells the others that he has an illness |
| How does Hecate intend to ensure Macbeth’s downfall? | By making him over-confident |
| At the end of Act III, Macbeth plans to visit the witches once more. What does he want to learn? | He wants to learn more of their prophecies |
| How has Macbeth changed between the beginning of Act I and the end of Act III? | He did not want to murder in the beginning but now he is more willing to kill |
| surmise | imaginings; speculation |
| imperial & soverign | of an empire; having supreme authority |
| valor | marked courage or bravery |
| treason | betrayals of one’s country |
| equivocate | to use terms that have two or more meanings to mislead purposely or deceive |
| augment | make greater; enlarge |
| predominance | superiority |
| palpable | capable of being touched or felt |
| stealthy | sly |
| predominant | foremost;powerful |
| malevolence | ill will; spitefulness |
| indissoluble | not able to be dissolved or undone |
| infirm | physical or mental detect; illness |
Macbeth Test- Acts I-III
August 30, 2019