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Act II Multiple Choice A
Act II Multiple Choice B
Theme, Symbolism, Irony
Act I Multiple Choice A
Characters
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In Scene 1, lines 19–20, Banquo tells Macbeth, “I dreamt last night of the three Weïrd Sisters. / To you they have showed some truth.” These lines most likely show that Banquo is wondering whether A Macbeth deserves more honors. B Macbeth has any difficulty sleeping. C defenses against intruders should be planned. D the rest of the prophecy will happen as foretold.
D the rest of the prophecy will happen as foretold.
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In Scene 3, line 38, Macduff greets Macbeth as a “worthy thane.” This is an example of dramatic irony because the audience knows that A Macduff wants to steal the throne from Macbeth. B Macduff suspects that Macbeth is a murderer. C Macbeth has just killed the king. D Macbeth has been a poor host before.
C Macbeth has just killed the king.
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This is a theme in Macbeth.
Fate Guilt Virtue Innocence
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Macbeth shows his ambition and curiosity about becoming king in Scene 3 when he A questions the witches about the prophecies. B listens to Banquo describe the witches. C invites Duncan to come to his home. D defeats many people in battle.
A questions the witches about the prophecies.
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Jokes about being the gatekeeper of hell.
Who is The Porter.
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In Scene 1, line 55, why does Macbeth ask the “sure and firm-set earth” to hide his movements? A He is listening for a sign from his wife. B The night is full of strange events. C He is on his way to kill the king. D The darkness frightens him.
C He is on his way to kill the king.
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Macduff refuses to tell Lady Macbeth about the murder because he A thinks she will blame him for what happened. B fears that she is in danger from the killer. C believes that she will die of shock. D suspects that she is guilty of the murder.
C believes that she will die of shock.
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The people sleeping during Duncan's murder symbolize this.
What is innocence
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In Scene 6, line 24, Duncan’s reference to Lady Macbeth as a “noble hostess” is an example of dramatic irony because the audience knows that A she wants him to leave. B she plans to murder him. C he arranged to see her hastily. D he criticized her to other characters.
B she plans to murder him.
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Mentions that Duncan's horses ate each other on the night of his murder.
Who is Ross?
300
In Scene 2, what does Lady Macbeth say stopped her from killing Duncan? A She knew she would get caught. B The shriek of an owl scared her. C The king reminded her of her father. D She feared the men standing guard.
C The king reminded her of her father.
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When Macduff asks Macbeth why he killed the servants, Macbeth replies, “Who can be wise, amazed, temp’rate, and furious, / Loyal, and neutral, in a moment? No man” (Scene 3, lines 102–103). These lines convey Macbeth’s A admiration for the goodness of the king. B rage that drove him to kill the guards. C fear of the murderers in his castle. D happiness at the death of the king
B rage that drove him to kill the guards.
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This is the type of irony shown when Lady Macbeth faints.
What is Dramatic Irony
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In Scene 7, lines 10–12, Macbeth says “To plague th’ inventor. This even-handed justice / Commends th’ ingredience of our poisoned chalice / To our own lips. He’s here in double trust.” These lines reveal Macbeth’s A unwillingness to kill anyone. B belief that the witches are like poison. C discomfort with his actions in the battle. D fear of being punished for killing Duncan.
D fear of being punished for killing Duncan.
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Is walking around Macbeth's castle on the night of Duncan's murder, unable to sleep.
Who is Banquo?
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Macbeth most likely brings the bloody daggers to Lady Macbeth because he A wants proof of his crime. B feels distressed about his actions. C thinks that she wants to finish the job. D knows that she wants to frame the servants.
B feels distressed about his actions
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Banquo shows that he will become an antagonist when he A suggests greed as the motive of the murderer. B recommends that no one leave the castle. C tells everyone to get dressed and talk later. D promises to discover and fight the traitor.
D promises to discover and fight the traitor.
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This is what the old man says he saw on the night of Duncan's murder and was symbolic of that murder.
What is the owl killing the hawk?
400
What do Macbeth and his wife do to make sure that Duncan’s guards are blamed for his death? A dress in the guards’ clothes to commit the murder B convince the drunk guards that Duncan is evil C use the guards’ daggers to stab Duncan D make sure that the guards are seen drinking
C use the guards’ daggers to stab Duncan
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Decides they can't kill Duncan because he looks like their father.
Who is Lady Macbeth?
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Whom does the porter pretend to let into “hell” at the beginning of Scene 3? A noblemen who have been invited to visit the castle B people who have betrayed the king through their actions C tradesmen who have worked and sold goods at the castle D people who have done wrong things for personal gain
D people who have done wrong things for personal gain
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Why does Macduff say that Malcolm and Donalbain are suspected of hiring their father’s murderers?\ A They left without telling anyone. B They displayed few signs of grief. C They were friendly with the servants. D They fought about who was the rightful heir.
A They left without telling anyone.
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This scene that Ross saw symbolized how Macbeth was killing other Scottish people, his kinsmen.
What is the horses eating each other.
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How does Lady Macbeth know that Duncan is coming to her castle? A She sees him while looking out the window. B Macbeth includes the information in a letter. C A messenger tells her that he is coming. D Macbeth tells her when he reaches home.
C A messenger tells her that he is coming.
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They are fearful that whoever killed Duncan will come after them next.
Who are Malcolm and Donalbain?