Macbeth Flashcards
What does Macduff declare in Act 4, Scene 3, when he learns about the murder of his family?
He declares, ‘O, I could play the woman with mine eyes and braggart with my tongue!’
True or False: Macduff is initially loyal to Macbeth before discovering his tyranny.
True
Fill in the blank: In Act 5, Scene 8, Macduff reveals that he was not ‘born of woman’ but was instead _______.
from his mother’s womb untimely ripped
What is Macduff’s most famous line that expresses his grief and desire for revenge?
‘I shall do so; But I must also feel it as a man.’
Multiple Choice: Which quote reflects Macduff’s reaction to Macbeth’s tyranny? A) ‘All hail, Macbeth!’ B) ‘I must also feel it as a man.’ C) ‘Out, out, brief candle!’
B) ‘I must also feel it as a man.’
What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, ‘Out, damned spot!’?
She is expressing her guilt and the overwhelming feeling of being unable to escape the consequences of her actions.
True or False: Lady Macbeth famously calls on the spirits to ‘unsex’ her.
True
Fill in the blank: In the quote ‘Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t,’ Lady Macbeth advises Macbeth to _____ his true intentions.
disguise
Multiple Choice: Which quote reflects Lady Macbeth’s ambition? A) ‘Come, you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here.’ B) ‘All the world’s a stage.’ C) ‘To be or not to be.’
A) ‘Come, you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here.’
Short Answer: What does Lady Macbeth mean by ‘I have given suck, and know how tender ‘tis to love the babe that milks me’?
She acknowledges the nurturing instinct of motherhood but wishes to set it aside for power.
What is the famous quote by the witches that describes their nature in ‘Macbeth’?
‘Fair is foul, and foul is fair.’
True or False: The witches in ‘Macbeth’ are known for their prophetic abilities.
True
Fill in the blank: The witches chant, ‘Double, double, _____ and trouble.’
toil
Which character first encounters the witches in ‘Macbeth’?
Macbeth
What does Macbeth mean when he says, ‘Out, out brief candle!’?
It signifies the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death.
What is the significance of the quote, ‘Is this a dagger which I see before me?’?
It reflects Macbeth’s hallucination and moral conflict before committing murder.
Multiple Choice: Who says, ‘Out, out brief candle!’? A) Macbeth B) Lady Macbeth C) Banquo D) Duncan
A) Macbeth.
What theme is highlighted in the quote, ‘All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!’?
The theme of ambition and the supernatural.
What does Banquo say about the witches’ prophecies in Act 1, Scene 3?
If you can look into the seeds of time, And say which grain will grow and which will not.
True or False: Banquo is skeptical about the witches’ intentions.
True
Fill in the blank: Banquo warns Macbeth that ‘Instruments of darkness tell us truths, Win us with ______.’
honest trifles
What is the significance of Banquo’s quote, ‘There’s husbandry in heaven; Their candles are all out’?
It reflects his awareness of the unnatural events surrounding them.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a theme reflected in Banquo’s dialogue? A) Ambition B) Guilt C) Fate D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is one of King Duncan’s famous quotes that reflects his trust in Macbeth?
‘There’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face.’
True or False: King Duncan expresses regret for trusting Macbeth after he is betrayed.
True
Fill in the blank: Duncan refers to Macbeth as ‘valiant’ and praises him for his _______.
bravery
Which quote by Duncan signifies his belief in the loyalty of his subjects?
‘I have begun to plant thee, and will labor to make thee full of growing.’
What does Duncan say about the importance of loyalty in his quote, ‘There’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face’?
He implies that it is difficult to discern a person’s true intentions or loyalty just by looking at them.
