Macbeth

Question 1

What does Macbeth mean when he says ‘Is this a dagger which I see before me’?

Answer 1

It signifies his hallucination and internal conflict about killing Duncan.

Question 2

True or False: Lady Macbeth calls on the spirits to ‘unsex’ her.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: ‘Out, out brief candle! Life’s but a ______.’

Answer 3

walking shadow

Question 4

What key theme is highlighted in the quote ‘Fair is foul, and foul is fair’?

Answer 4

The theme of appearance versus reality.

Question 5

Who says ‘All the perfumed oils of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand’?

Answer 5

Lady Macbeth

Question 6

What is the significance of the quote ‘Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow’?

Answer 6

It reflects Macbeth’s despair and the meaninglessness of life.

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Who says ‘There’s daggers in men’s smiles’? A) Duncan B) Macbeth C) Donalbain D) Banquo

Answer 7

C) Donalbain

Question 8

What does Macbeth mean by ‘I am in blood / Stepped in so far that should I wade no more’?

Answer 8

He feels trapped by his violent actions and cannot turn back.

Question 9

True or False: Macbeth’s ambition is a primary driving force in the play.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

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 ______.’

Answer 10

man

Question 11

Who is referred to in the quote ‘Out, out brief candle!’?

Answer 11

Life

Question 12

What does the quote ‘Look like th’ innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t’ suggest?

Answer 12

The theme of deception and betrayal.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: ‘The lady doth protest too much, ______.’

Answer 13

methinks

Question 14

What does Lady Macbeth mean by ‘Come, you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts’?

Answer 14

She is calling for supernatural forces to aid her in her ambition.

Question 15

Who expresses the idea that ‘Life’s but a walking shadow’?

Answer 15

Macbeth

Question 16

True or False: The witches predict that Macbeth will become king.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

What is meant by the phrase ‘Something wicked this way comes’?

Answer 17

It refers to Macbeth’s transformation into a tyrant.

Question 18

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

Answer 18

B) Macbeth

Question 19

What does the quote ‘All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!’ foreshadow?

Answer 19

Macbeth’s rise to power and subsequent downfall.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: ‘I am in blood / Stepped in so far that should I wade no more, / Returning were as ______.’

Answer 20

tedious as go o’er

Question 21

Who says ‘We have scorched the snake, not killed it’?

Answer 21

Macbeth

Question 22

What does the quote ‘What’s done is done’ imply about Lady Macbeth’s character?

Answer 22

It shows her pragmatic attitude towards their actions.

Question 23

True or False: The motif of blood represents guilt throughout the play.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

What does ‘Beware the Thane of Fife’ refer to?

Answer 24

A warning about Macduff, who poses a threat to Macbeth.

Question 25

Complete the quote: ‘The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, / But in ourselves, that we are ______.’

Answer 25

underlings