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All of the following prophecies were made by the witches EXCEPT…
A. Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor
B. Banquo’s children will become kings
C. Macbeth will become king
D. Banquo will be granted a title, but it’s unclear what.
E. Banquo will be “lesser than Macbeth and greater.”
D
Why do Malcolm and Donalbain choose to flee Scotland immediately after Duncan’s death?
A. They want to avenge their father’s death
B. They believe Macbeth will help them escape
C. They hope to gather support for a rebellion
D. They plan to meet with the witches
E. They fear they will be targeted as the next victims
E
What news is delivered to Macbeth and Banquo in Act I, Scene iii?
A. Duncan announces Macbeth will be his descendant.
B. Duncan declares that Macbeth will now be the Thane of Cawdor.
C. Scotland lost the battle.
D. Banquo and Macbeth are granted the titles of Thane of Cawdor and Thane of Glamis, respectively.
E. Malcolm is revealed to be a traitor to Duncan (his own father)
B
How does Lady Macbeth persuade Macbeth to commit the murder of King Duncan?
A. She offers to kill Duncan herself to prove her loyalty.
B. She reminds him of the witches’ prophecy and promises they will not fail.
C. She assures him that no one will suspect them because Duncan trusts them.
D. She convinces him that his future as king is worth any moral consequence.
E. She questions his courage and manhood, calling him weak.
E
What is Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s plan?
A. They plan to poison King Duncan’s food during the banquet.
B. They intend to murder King Duncan while he is asleep and frame his guards.
C. Macbeth will challenge Duncan to a duel to seize the throne.
D. They will exile King Duncan and take control of the kingdom by force.
E. Lady Macbeth will secretly assassinate Duncan while Macbeth distracts the guards.
B
After King Duncan’s murder, an owl killed a falcon and two horses ate each other.
What do these odd events represent?
A. The inevitability of fate and destiny
B. The transition from peace to war
C. The disruption of the natural order
D. The strength of Macbeth’s rule over Scotland
E.The foolishness of the characters’ ambitions
C
Why does Macbeth fear Banquo, as revealed in his soliloquy in Act III, Scene 1?
A. Banquo is more respected by the thanes
B. Banquo has already discovered Macbeth’s secret
C. Banquo’s noble nature and prophecy that his descendants will inherit the throne
D. Banquo has more military experience than Macbeth
E. Banquo is plotting to overthrow Macbeth
C
What does Macbeth decide to do to secure his throne?
A. To kill Banquo himself
B. To commit suicide
C. To make Banquo a kinsmen to keep a closer eye on him
D. To have murderers kill Banquo and his son, Fleance
E. He is deciding to accept that what will be will be
D
Why does Macbeth want Fleance to be killed?
A. Fleance witnessed Banquo’s murder
B. To ensure no one knows the truth about Banquo’s death
C. To avenge Banquo’s betrayal
D. To please Lady Macbeth, who feared Fleance
E. To prevent Banquo’s lineage from fulfilling the witches’ prophecy
E
How does the banquet scene in Act III, Scene 4 contribute to Macbeth’s psychological decline?
A. The banquet reveals Macbeth’s ability to manipulate others
B. Lady Macbeth’s public defense of Macbeth highlights her weakening control
C. Macbeth realizes that his enemies are conspiring against him at the banquet
D. Macbeth’s outburst strengthens his position as a ruthless king
E. The appearance of Banquo’s ghost shatters Macbeth’s composure, making his guilt and paranoia visible to others
E
Why does Macbeth begin to visit the witches again after the events of Act III?
A. He wants to know more about his future and secure his reign
B. He seeks forgiveness for his actions
C. He believes they can help him find Fleance
D. He wants their assistance in defeating Malcolm
E. He is compelled by guilt and desperation to understand his fate
A
Why does Macbeth place such confidence in the witches’ prophecies, even as the English army approaches?
A. He trusts that he is destined to rule
B. He misreads the prophecies as allowing for negotiation
C. He assumes the prophecies are metaphorical
E. He doesn’t believe in the prophecies
D. He believes he is invincible based on their assurances
E
The murder of Lady Macduff and her children marks a shift in Macbeth’s morality. What does this shift suggest?
A. He is now solely focused on political enemies
B. He is exacting revenge for personal betrayals
C. He has descended from ruthless ambition to senseless cruelty
D. He wants to send a warning to Macduff
E. He has finally abandoned all loyalty to his country
C
Malcolm’s soldiers disguise themselves with branches from Birnam Wood. How does this detail relate to the play’s theme of prophecy?
A. It fulfills the witches’ prophecy about Birnam Wood moving
B. It symbolizes the power of Malcolm’s forces
C. It proves that Macbeth cannot escape his own mistakes
D. It represents Macbeth’s ultimate defeat by nature
E. It shows Malcolm’s ingenuity and military skill
A
In Acts 4 and 5, Macbeth’s actions increasingly defy moral boundaries to protect his power. How does this escalating violence underscore the play’s commentary on unchecked ambition?
A. It portrays ambition as a natural and necessary trait of effective rulers
B. It suggests that ambition alone is harmless without supernatural influence
C. It shows that ambition must be hidden from others to be successful
D. It implies that ambition’s rewards always outweigh its consequences
E. It illustrates how ambition, without ethical restraint, leads to self-destruction
E
