Chapter 3B Shakespeare (Macbeth)

Question 0

Macbeth’s impact is based not only on its artistry but also on its ___________ _______

Answer 0

Biblical Values

Question 1

Because or Macbeth’s treason Macbeth forfeits _____, ____, and ______.

Answer 1

Sleep
Love
Honor

Question 2

Macbeth resembles the effective type of medieval drama as _____ _________ _____.

Answer 2

The morality play

Question 3

______ , the ______, and ______ are all images of evil that are primarily associated with Duncan’s murder,

Answer 3

Night
Raven
Blood

Question 4

In Act 1, the appearance of the _________ foreshadows the struggles between good and evil in the human soul.

Answer 4

Witches

Question 5

Shakespeare used witches rather than devils because?

Answer 5

They are more realistic and weren’t considered comical in Elizabethans theater (like Devils).

Question 6

What is the one request Lady Macbeth makes of the spirits that is not granted?

Answer 6

To make her unable to feel remorse

Question 7

At the end of Act 1 what is the only prophecy of the three witches that is not fulfilled?

Answer 7

That Macbeth would be king

Question 8

What is the primary function of the porter in Act 2?

Answer 8

To provide comic relief to the audience

Question 9

What prompts Macbeth’s soliloquy in Act 2?

Answer 9

The sight of an imaginary dagger

Question 10

Why does macbeth call the dagger a “fatal vision” in his soliloquy?

Answer 10

1. It prompts him to murder Duncan

2. Duncan’s murder will be fatal to Macbeth both physically and spiritually

Question 11

Up to Act 3 Banquo has served as a ______ to Macbeth.

Answer 11

Foil

Question 12

Why does Macbeth call the dagger a “fatal vision” in his soliloquy?

Answer 12

1. It prompts him to murder Duncan

2. Duncan’s murder will be fatal to Macbeth both physically and spiritually

Question 13

Up to Act 3 Banquo served as _____ to Macbeth.

Answer 13

Foil

Question 14

Why doesn’t Lady Macbeth murder Duncan herself?

Answer 14

He looks like her father in his sleep

Question 15

What is the function of the Old Man in Act 2?

Answer 15

The role of the Greek Chorus, giving the facts and expressing public opinion

Question 16

What Act contains the tuning point of the play?

Answer 16

Act 3

Question 17

What are Macbeth’s motives for murdering Banquo?

Answer 17

1. Banquo’s regal nature
2. Banquo’s brave attitude
3. Macbeth’s fears that he has sold to give the throne to Macbeth’s heirs

Question 18

How is it ironic that Macbeth invites Banquo to the banquet?

Answer 18

He intends to prevent Banquo from attending by murdering him

Question 19

The appearance of Banquo’s ghost at the banquet in his honor is an example of ____________ _______.

Answer 19

Situational irony

Question 20

Macbeth’s visit to the witches cave reflects what belief?

Answer 20

That he is not able to retreat from his course of evil

Question 21

According to Hecate what is the most primary enemy of mortals?

Answer 21

Overconfidence

Question 22

What is the symbol of treachery?

Answer 22

Scorpion

Question 23

Who provides an objective on the actions of the play?

Answer 23

Lennox

Question 24

How many times does Macbeth see Banquo’s ghost?

Answer 24

3

Question 25

What three things does the witches brew accomplish 0?

Answer 25

1. Establish an atmosphere of horror

2. Prepares the audience for Macbeth’s violent demands and the slaughter if Macduff’s family

Question 26

Macbeth’s actions in Act 4 disrupt _______, _______, and the _______.

Answer 26

Nature
Society
Family

Question 27

Why is Macduff prevented from getting complete revenge on Macbeth?

Answer 27

Macbeth has no children

Question 28

What are the three prophecies Macbeth receives?

Answer 28

1. Beware Macduff
2. None born of a woman shall harm him
3. Birnam wood

Question 29

What are the three apparitions Macbeth sees at the witches cave?

Answer 29

1. An armed head
2. A bloody child
3. A crowned child

Question 30

What does the mirror represent in the parade of Banquo’s heirs?

Answer 30

The perpetuity of his line

Question 31

True or False: the witches are not able to destroy Macbeth with their powers

Answer 31

True

Question 32

Lady Macbeth _____, _____, and _____ while she sleeps

Answer 32

Walks
Talks
Writes

Question 33

What does Lady Macbeth carry in Act 5?

Answer 33

A lighted candle

Question 34

When Lady Macbeth is sleep walking she is mostly preoccupied with?

Answer 34

Washing blood off her hands

Question 35

Concerning Duncan’s murder, Lady Macbeth remarks?

Answer 35

1. The sound of the bell
2. Macbeth’s hesitancy
3. The amount of blood

Question 36

Macbeth asks the doctor to not only cure his wife but also?

Answer 36

Scotland

Question 37

What prompts Macbeth’s famous “Tomorrow” speech?

Answer 37

The news of Lady Macbeth’s death

Question 38

In Macbeth’s “tomorrow” speech Macbeth describes life as?

Answer 38

A candle, shadow, and an actor

Question 39

Blood symbolizes?

Answer 39

Murder and ineradicable guilt

Question 40

What now “hangs loose about Macbeth, like a giants robe, upon a dwarfish thief” is?

Answer 40

His title or kingship

Question 41

Who gives the last speech of the play and why is it significant?

Answer 41

Malcolm, he is the new king and promises he will restore order to Scotland, and complete the circular structure of the play

Question 42

True or false: the doctor was not hopeful that Lady Macbeth can be cured.

Answer 42

False

Question 43

True or False: Macbeth faces his death without cowardice, he knows he is going to die.

Answer 43

True