Macbeth Flashcards
What does Macbeth mean when he says ‘Is this a dagger which I see before me’?
It signifies his hallucination and internal conflict about killing Duncan.
True or False: Lady Macbeth calls on the spirits to ‘unsex’ her.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘Out, out brief candle! Life’s but a ______.’
walking shadow
What key theme is highlighted in the quote ‘Fair is foul, and foul is fair’?
The theme of appearance versus reality.
Who says ‘All the perfumed oils of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand’?
Lady Macbeth
What is the significance of the quote ‘Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow’?
It reflects Macbeth’s despair and the meaninglessness of life.
Multiple Choice: Who says ‘There’s daggers in men’s smiles’? A) Duncan B) Macbeth C) Donalbain D) Banquo
C) Donalbain
What does Macbeth mean by ‘I am in blood / Stepped in so far that should I wade no more’?
He feels trapped by his violent actions and cannot turn back.
True or False: Macbeth’s ambition is a primary driving force in the play.
True
Complete the quote: ‘When you durst do it, then you were a man. And, to be more than what you were, you would be so much more the ______.’
man
Who is referred to in the quote ‘Out, out brief candle!’?
Life
What does the quote ‘Look like th’ innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t’ suggest?
The theme of deception and betrayal.
Fill in the blank: ‘The lady doth protest too much, ______.’
methinks
What does Lady Macbeth mean by ‘Come, you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts’?
She is calling for supernatural forces to aid her in her ambition.
Who expresses the idea that ‘Life’s but a walking shadow’?
Macbeth
True or False: The witches predict that Macbeth will become king.
True
What is meant by the phrase ‘Something wicked this way comes’?
It refers to Macbeth’s transformation into a tyrant.
Multiple Choice: Which character says ‘I have no spur / To prick the sides of my intent but only / Vaulting ambition’? A) Banquo B) Macbeth C) Lady Macbeth D) Duncan
B) Macbeth
What does the quote ‘All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!’ foreshadow?
Macbeth’s rise to power and subsequent downfall.
Fill in the blank: ‘I am in blood / Stepped in so far that should I wade no more, / Returning were as ______.’
tedious as go o’er
Who says ‘We have scorched the snake, not killed it’?
Macbeth
What does the quote ‘What’s done is done’ imply about Lady Macbeth’s character?
It shows her pragmatic attitude towards their actions.
True or False: The motif of blood represents guilt throughout the play.
True
What does ‘Beware the Thane of Fife’ refer to?
A warning about Macduff, who poses a threat to Macbeth.
Complete the quote: ‘The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, / But in ourselves, that we are ______.’
underlings
What is a key moment that happened in act 1?
The witches say that Macbeth will be king and Banquo sons will be kings
What is a key moment in act 2?
Macbeth kills king Duncan
What is a key moment in act 3?
Macbeth sees Banquo’s ghost
What is a key moment from act 4?
Lady Macbeth dies
Burnham wood “moves” to Dunsinane
What is a key moment from act 5?
Macbeth dies
Malcom becomes king
Key quote from the witches - act 1
“Fair is foul, and foul is fair”
Key quote showing Macbeths honor
“O valiant cousin! Worthy gentleman!”
Key quote that shows Lady Macbeths growing ambition
“Look like the innocent flower, But be the servant under it”
Key quote from the scene with Banquos ghost
“Which might appeal the devil”
Key quote about Lady Macbeths death
“She should’ve died hearafter”
Key quote from Lady Macbeth’s mental breakdown
“Out dammed spot, out I say”
Key quote that shows the inevitability of Macbeths death
“Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day”
Key quote that shows Macduff pain after his families death
“What, all my pretty chickens and their dam
At one fell swoop?”
Key quote about Birnam wood
“Till Birnam forest come to a Dunsinane”
Key quote that shows why Macbeth wasn’t scared of being killed
“None of woman born shall harm Macbeth”
Quote that shows Malcolm’s leadership
“Whom we invite to see us crowned at scone”
Quote that shows Macbeths bravery
“I’ll fight till, from my bones my flesh be hacked. Give me my armour”
