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Macbeth | Quiz

William Shakespeare
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Macbeth | Quiz

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1)

What does a voice tell Macbeth he shall do no more after killing Duncan? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Kill.
Love.
Eat.
Sleep.
2)

Who is the first person killed by Macbeth in the battle at his castle? (from Act 5, Scene 7)

Angus.
Young Siward.
Malcolm.
Lennox.
3)

How old is the Old Man? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

70.
60.
80.
90.
4)

How is Lady Macbeth told of the king's murder the morning after? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

She sees him in his room.
A servant goes to her room.
Macbeth informs her in private.
A bell is tolled.
5)

What does Macbeth feel that Banquo has stripped him of? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

His victory in battle.
His regal nature.
His lineage.
His pride.
6)

Who appears at the door when the banquet first begins? (from Act 3, Scene 4)

A messenger.
The murderer.
Fleance.
Macduff.
7)

What does Macbeth decide he must do when he sees the army at his castle in Act 5, Scene 7? (from Act 5, Scene 7)

Flee.
Make a truce.
Surrender.
Make a stand.
8)

How was Macduff born? (from Act 5, Scene 8)

Born prematurely.
Extracted from his mother's dead corpse.
Ripped from his mother's womb.
Stillborn, and then revived.
9)

What does the person who escaped the ambush on Banquo in Act 3, Scene 3 do? (from Act 3, Scene 3)

Stands and fights.
Cry out to the village what is happening.
Pretends to be dead.
Ride away at top speed.
10)

Who is speaking with the Old Man when he first appears on stage? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

Malcolm.
Donalbain.
Ross.
Lennox.
11)

What is so surprising to Lady Macbeth about an old man in Act 5, Scene 1? (from Act 5, Scene 1)

How easily he died.
How loud his voice was in death.
How wise he is.
How much blood he has.
12)

What do the witches plan to show Macbeth the morning after Banquo's murder? (from Act 3, Scene 5)

His destiny.
His future disgrace.
His sins.
A prophecy of lies.
13)

Who is the chief guest at Macbeth's celebration feast? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

Lennox.
Banquo.
Macduff.
Malcolm.
14)

How does Macbeth feel about what his army has done while the army in Dunsinane prepares for battle? (from Act 5, Scene 4)

He is still confident that he will win.
He cares not at all.
He is proud of their cunning.
He is angered.
15)

What is Lady Macbeth's reaction when she is told of the king's death the morning after? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

She laughs.
She faints.
She pretends to cry.
She acts shocked.
16)

Why does Malcolm lie to Macduff about being a lusty man? (from Act 4, Scene 3)

He is testing Macduff.
He wishes he could be that way.
He wanted to lighten the mood.
He enjoys a good tale.
17)

What has most of Macbeth's army done while the army in Dunsinane prepares for battle? (from Act 5, Scene 4)

Fled.
Sent faulty information to the spies.
Found armor.
Switched sides.
18)

What is the third apparition to appear to Macbeth when he meets with the witches? (from Act 4, Scene 1)

The ghost of Duncan.
An armed head.
A child holding a branch.
A bloody child.
19)

Who will lead the first assault on the castle in Act 5, Scene 6? (from Act 5, Scene 6)

Macduff.
Siward.
Malcolm.
Angus.
20)

What does Macbeth say he will not do when he sees two angry and armed men approach him in the castle in Act 5, Scene 8? (from Act 5, Scene 8)

Retreat.
Fall on his sword.
Lose the battle.
Succumb to fear.
21)

Where is Banquo killed? (from Act 3, Scene 3)

On the road.
At an inn.
In a forest.
Near the palace.
22)

What happens to Macduff's family after he has fled the country? (from Act 4, Scene 2)

They are murdered.
They go into hiding.
They prepare to go see Macbeth.
They flee to join him.
23)

Who do the witches meet with the morning after Banquo's murder? (from Act 3, Scene 5)

Fleance.
Banquo.
Hecate.
Macbeth.
24)

What does Macduff do when he hears his family has been murdered? (from Act 4, Scene 3)

Puts on mourning apparel.
Faints.
Swears vengeance on Macbeth.
Puts together an army of English soldiers.
25)

What did Lennox tell Macbeth about the night of Duncan's murder? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

He was kept awake by strange noises and lamentations.
He had horrendous dreams.
He felt as if he had been drugged to sleep deep.
He had never had a more peaceful night in his life.
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