Macbeth - Act 1+2 Quiz

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Open book reading check. Review the first two Acts and evaluate your mastery of this section of Macbeth. 

Which of the following motifs are introduced in the first scene? (Check all that apply)

Supernatural influences

Fairness of fate 

Man is inherently evil 

Fair being Foul (the corruption of goodness) 

What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hears about how Macbeth violently defeated Macdonwald?

"Your Majesty, Lord of all Scotland!" 

"Treacherous rebel! Despised rogue!"

"Valiant Cousin! Worthy gentleman!"

"Murderous beast! Evil of soul!

Who does the king sentence to death?

The Thane of Cawdor

Ross

Duncan 

Macbeth 

What do the witches predict in I.iii?

Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor and eventually the king. Banquo's descendants  will be king, although he will not. 

Macbeth will remain Thane of Glamis. Banquo will be Thane of Cawdor, neither  will ever be king. 

Macbeth will be king. Banquo will be Thane of Glamis and Cawdor

Macbeth will be conqueror of Norway, Banquo will be king. 

What news does Ross bring Macbeth?

Lady Macbeth has had a son 

The army has just lost the battle with the Norwegians.

The Thane of Glamis has been killed 

Macbeth now holds the title of the Thane of Cawdor 

What does Banquo say about the motives of the "instruments of darkness?" (1.iii.136)

They often tell of good things without telling the bad consequences. 

The witches are just crazy women, and don't know what they are saying.

Good conquers evil, and their wicked predictions will not come true. 

They are greedy and only make predictions when someone pays enough. 

Malcom describes Cawdor's last moments before execution. What is Duncan's reply?

You should never turn your back, even on a friend. 

You shouldn't sympathize for one who has committed evil deeds.

You should always be ready for you never know when death will strike 

You can't tell what is in a person's heart by looking at his face.

After Lady Macbeth reads the letter, what does she say (in her soliloquy) is her opinion of Macbeth, and how does she plan to help him?

She thinks he could be a good king, but he lacks the hard-heartedness which  would allow him to get the position. She will talk him into it.

She doesn't think he would be a good king, but since he is her husband, she will  support him in whatever he wants to do. 

She does not want him to be king, and vows to take power from him once he becomes king and become queen herself. 

She thinks Banquo would be a better king, she plans to convince Macbeth to  support Banquo instead.

What is Lady Macbeth's "prayer" after she learns Duncan is coming"?

She prays to spirits to be made "not a woman," and filled with cruelty and the hard heart and thick blood necessary to do what has to be done to make Macbeth king.

She asks God for a sign from heaven that her decision is the right one for her husband and for the country.

She prays that Duncan will die on the way to see Macbeth. She asks the witches, her "weird sisters," to create a terrible storm to drown the king and his sons in wind and rain. 

She prays to hell to make her husband's nerve stronger so that she will not have to do the actual stabbing. 

What are Macbeth's arguments with himself against killing Duncan?

There are too many witnesses in the castle. He could never get away with it.

If anyone found out he did it, they would just kill him. He is better off being a  Thane and being alive.

Macbeth is Duncan's kinsman and subject. Duncan is a good and popular king;  his death would bring sorrow to Scotland. 

Macbeth doesn't really have the ambition to be king. He is doing this to please  his wife. He may be able to change her mind. 

What arguments does Lady Macbeth use to convince Macbeth to commit the murder?

She says that the people of Scotland will grow to love Macbeth even more than  they love Duncan. He should go ahead for the good of the country. 

She reminds him that when they got married he promised to always make her  happy, and she won't be happy until he is the king.

She tells him that if Duncan suspects anything and they aren't successful they will lose their lives, so he should go ahead with the plan 

She tells him not be to a coward, but to "man up" and go and get what he wants.

What is Lady Macbeth's plan?

They will bribe the guards and offer them money and power to kill the king. 

She will put poison in the king's food. He will die in his sleep and it will look like  a natural death. 

She will drug the king's guards. Macbeth will then go into the king's room and kill  him and plant the daggers as evidence. 

Macbeth's soldiers will come into the banquet disguised as robbers. They will  commit the murder and wound Macbeth so that it doesn't look suspicious.

In Act 2, What is Macbeth's lie to Banquo about the witches' predictions?

He says he does not remember what they said. 

He says he does not even think about them. 

He says only fools and women believe such nonsense.

He says they made a lucky guess on their predictions, almost tipping his hand, but recovers by saying "he'd never be made king" 

Which of the following is TRUE?

Lady Macbeth murders Duncan; Macbeth drugs the guards and sets up the daggers at the crime scene

Lady Macbeth drugs the guards and sets up the daggers at the crime scene; Macbeth murders Duncan 

Duncan's sons murder him with the daggers Lady Macbeth gave them at the party after she got them drunk (and drunk with ambition) 

Duncan mysteriously dies off stage... who murdered him is a mystery (at this point), but Lady Macbeth believes Macbeth did it. 

None of the above are true. 

After Duncan's death, Macbeth goes to Lady Macbeth and is concerned about not being able to say "Amen." What is her advice to him?

He should keep trying and soon he will succeed 

It does not matter whether or not he can say it 

After things calm down they can both go to the priest and ask for advice and forgiveness

They shouldn't think about it or it will make them crazy 

What is Macbeth's mental state following the murder?

Gloating; empowered 

Confident; cocky 

Distressed; unsettled

Depressed; regretful 

According to the Porter... What three things does drinking provoke?

"Nose-painting, sleep and urine" 

"Fighting, hatred and trouble"

"Sin, ill tempers, and ruin" 

"Poor health, nightmares, and poverty" c

The porter's role in this scene is...

create tension/suspense 

create humor and comedic relief 

dispel the rumors around Macbeth's alcoholism 

confirm the rumors around Macbeth's secret alcohol production (bootlegging) 

What did Macduff discover?

A note containing the outline of a plot to kill Duncan. 

An unlocked gate and a drunk porter

Another omen -- dead flowers in the garden 

Duncan's body

Macduff says, "Oh, gentle lady, 'Tis not for you to hear what I can speak. The repetition, in a woman's ear, Would murder as it fell."

What is ironic about this?

He didn't know about Lady Macbeth's part in the murder

He sounded concerned about Lady Macbeth, but he really thought women were weak and foolish 

He tried to sound upset, but he was glad the king was dead. 

He pretended to be brave, but he really wasn't. 

This is an example of what type of irony?

Situational Irony 

Dramatic Irony

Verbal Irony

all of the above 

What excuse did Macbeth give for killing the guards (grooms)? What is his real reason?

The witches predicted it, and he could not help himself. He was afraid they would  not be loyal to him once he became king.

He was drunk and didn't realize what he had done. He didn't want anyone to  suspect Lady Macbeth. 

They were attacking him, and he did it in self defense. He wanted it to look like  a plot to murder him, too. 

He did it out of pain and rage, but he actually wanted to be rid of any possible  witnesses. 

Why do Malcom and Donalbain leave?

They want to start making the funeral arrangements.

They don't want to be accused of the crime. 

They are afraid the murderer will be after them, too. 

They are going to take the sad news to their mother. 

Why does Ross not believe Malcom and Donalbain were responsible for Duncan's murder?

They know that killing their father would only provoke a fight between themselves,  and one or both of them would probably be killed. 

It was against their personal natures and against nature as the ruling force in the  universe. 

He was with them and knows they are innocent. 

Both are too weak, cowardly, and unambitious to want to be king.

Across Act I, how is gender characterized? What does this play suggest about gender and gender roles? Is this a “true” perception of gender?

Cite the text at least once across Act 1 and 2 in your response.

(Hint: check out the two major soliloquies by Lady Macbeth and Macbeth)

What is your opinion about the Macbeth couple? How would you characterize their marriage?

Refer to specific examples from Act 1 and 2 in your response.

Which of the following motifs are introduced in the first scene? (Check all that apply) 

Supernatural influences

Fairness of fate 

Man is inherently evil 

Fair being Foul (the corruption of goodness) 

What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hears about how Macbeth violently defeated Macdonwald?

"Your Majesty, Lord of all Scotland!" 

"Treacherous rebel! Despised rogue!"

"Valiant Cousin! Worthy gentleman!"

"Murderous beast! Evil of soul!

Who does the king sentence to death?

The Thane of Cawdor

Ross

Duncan 

Macbeth 

What do the witches predict in I.iii?

Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor and eventually the king. Banquo's descendants  will be king, although he will not. 

Macbeth will remain Thane of Glamis. Banquo will be Thane of Cawdor, neither  will ever be king. 

Macbeth will be king. Banquo will be Thane of Glamis and Cawdor

Macbeth will be conqueror of Norway, Banquo will be king. 

What news does Ross bring Macbeth? 

Lady Macbeth has had a son 

The army has just lost the battle with the Norwegians.

The Thane of Glamis has been killed 

Macbeth now holds the title of the Thane of Cawdor 

What does Banquo say about the motives of the "instruments of darkness?" (1.iii.136) 

They often tell of good things without telling the bad consequences. 

The witches are just crazy women, and don't know what they are saying.

Good conquers evil, and their wicked predictions will not come true. 

They are greedy and only make predictions when someone pays enough. 

Malcom describes Cawdor's last moments before execution. What is Duncan's reply? 

You should never turn your back, even on a friend. 

You shouldn't sympathize for one who has committed evil deeds.

You should always be ready for you never know when death will strike 

You can't tell what is in a person's heart by looking at his face.

After Lady Macbeth reads the letter, what does she say (in her soliloquy) is her opinion of Macbeth, and how does she plan to help him? 

She thinks he could be a good king, but he lacks the hard-heartedness which  would allow him to get the position. She will talk him into it.

She doesn't think he would be a good king, but since he is her husband, she will  support him in whatever he wants to do. 

She does not want him to be king, and vows to take power from him once he becomes king and become queen herself. 

She thinks Banquo would be a better king, she plans to convince Macbeth to  support Banquo instead.

What is Lady Macbeth's "prayer" after she learns Duncan is coming"? 

She prays to spirits to be made "not a woman," and filled with cruelty and the hard heart and thick blood necessary to do what has to be done to make Macbeth king.

She asks God for a sign from heaven that her decision is the right one for her husband and for the country.

She prays that Duncan will die on the way to see Macbeth. She asks the witches, her "weird sisters," to create a terrible storm to drown the king and his sons in wind and rain. 

She prays to hell to make her husband's nerve stronger so that she will not have to do the actual stabbing. 

What are Macbeth's arguments with himself against killing Duncan? 

There are too many witnesses in the castle. He could never get away with it.

If anyone found out he did it, they would just kill him. He is better off being a  Thane and being alive.

Macbeth is Duncan's kinsman and subject. Duncan is a good and popular king;  his death would bring sorrow to Scotland. 

Macbeth doesn't really have the ambition to be king. He is doing this to please  his wife. He may be able to change her mind. 

What arguments does Lady Macbeth use to convince Macbeth to commit the murder?

She says that the people of Scotland will grow to love Macbeth even more than  they love Duncan. He should go ahead for the good of the country. 

She reminds him that when they got married he promised to always make her  happy, and she won't be happy until he is the king.

She tells him that if Duncan suspects anything and they aren't successful they will lose their lives, so he should go ahead with the plan 

She tells him not be to a coward, but to "man up" and go and get what he wants.

What is Lady Macbeth's plan? 

They will bribe the guards and offer them money and power to kill the king. 

She will put poison in the king's food. He will die in his sleep and it will look like  a natural death. 

She will drug the king's guards. Macbeth will then go into the king's room and kill  him and plant the daggers as evidence. 

Macbeth's soldiers will come into the banquet disguised as robbers. They will  commit the murder and wound Macbeth so that it doesn't look suspicious.

In Act 2, What is Macbeth's lie to Banquo about the witches' predictions?

He says he does not remember what they said. 

He says he does not even think about them. 

He says only fools and women believe such nonsense.

He says they made a lucky guess on their predictions, almost tipping his hand, but recovers by saying "he'd never be made king" 

Which of the following is TRUE? 

Lady Macbeth murders Duncan; Macbeth drugs the guards and sets up the daggers at the crime scene

Lady Macbeth drugs the guards and sets up the daggers at the crime scene; Macbeth murders Duncan 

Duncan's sons murder him with the daggers Lady Macbeth gave them at the party after she got them drunk (and drunk with ambition) 

Duncan mysteriously dies off stage... who murdered him is a mystery (at this point), but Lady Macbeth believes Macbeth did it. 

None of the above are true. 

After Duncan's death, Macbeth goes to Lady Macbeth and is concerned about not being able to say "Amen." What is her advice to him? 

He should keep trying and soon he will succeed 

It does not matter whether or not he can say it 

After things calm down they can both go to the priest and ask for advice and forgiveness

They shouldn't think about it or it will make them crazy 

What is Macbeth's mental state following the murder? 

Gloating; empowered 

Confident; cocky 

Distressed; unsettled

Depressed; regretful 

According to the Porter... What three things does drinking provoke? 

"Nose-painting, sleep and urine" 

"Fighting, hatred and trouble"

"Sin, ill tempers, and ruin" 

"Poor health, nightmares, and poverty" c

The porter's role in this scene is... 

create tension/suspense 

create humor and comedic relief 

dispel the rumors around Macbeth's alcoholism 

confirm the rumors around Macbeth's secret alcohol production (bootlegging) 

What did Macduff discover? 

A note containing the outline of a plot to kill Duncan. 

An unlocked gate and a drunk porter

Another omen -- dead flowers in the garden 

Duncan's body

Macduff says, "Oh, gentle lady, 'Tis not for you to hear what I can speak. The repetition, in a woman's ear, Would murder as it fell." 

What is ironic about this? 

He didn't know about Lady Macbeth's part in the murder

He sounded concerned about Lady Macbeth, but he really thought women were weak and foolish 

He tried to sound upset, but he was glad the king was dead. 

He pretended to be brave, but he really wasn't. 

This is an example of what type of irony? 

Situational Irony 

Dramatic Irony

Verbal Irony

all of the above 

What excuse did Macbeth give for killing the guards (grooms)? What is his real reason? 

The witches predicted it, and he could not help himself. He was afraid they would  not be loyal to him once he became king.

He was drunk and didn't realize what he had done. He didn't want anyone to  suspect Lady Macbeth. 

They were attacking him, and he did it in self defense. He wanted it to look like  a plot to murder him, too. 

He did it out of pain and rage, but he actually wanted to be rid of any possible  witnesses. 

Why do Malcom and Donalbain leave? 

They want to start making the funeral arrangements.

They don't want to be accused of the crime. 

They are afraid the murderer will be after them, too. 

They are going to take the sad news to their mother. 

Why does Ross not believe Malcom and Donalbain were responsible for Duncan's murder? 

They know that killing their father would only provoke a fight between themselves,  and one or both of them would probably be killed. 

It was against their personal natures and against nature as the ruling force in the  universe. 

He was with them and knows they are innocent. 

Both are too weak, cowardly, and unambitious to want to be king.

Macbeth - Act 1+2 Quiz

Macbeth - Act 1+2 Quiz

Across Act I, how is gender characterized? What does this play suggest about gender and gender roles? Is this a “true” perception of gender?Cite the text at least once across Act 1 and 2 in your response. (Hint: check out the two major soliloquies by Lady Macbeth and Macbeth)

What is your opinion about the Macbeth couple? How would you characterize their marriage? Refer to specific examples from Act 1 and 2 in your response.

Which of the following motifs are introduced in the first scene? (Check all that apply)

What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hears about how Macbeth violently defeated Macdonwald?

Who does the king sentence to death?

What do the witches predict in I.iii?

What news does Ross bring Macbeth?

What does Banquo say about the motives of the "instruments of darkness?" (1.iii.136)

Malcom describes Cawdor's last moments before execution. What is Duncan's reply?

After Lady Macbeth reads the letter, what does she say (in her soliloquy) is her opinion of Macbeth, and how does she plan to help him?

What is Lady Macbeth's "prayer" after she learns Duncan is coming"?

What are Macbeth's arguments with himself against killing Duncan?

What arguments does Lady Macbeth use to convince Macbeth to commit the murder?

What is Lady Macbeth's plan?

In Act 2, What is Macbeth's lie to Banquo about the witches' predictions?

Which of the following is TRUE?

After Duncan's death, Macbeth goes to Lady Macbeth and is concerned about not being able to say "Amen." What is her advice to him?

What is Macbeth's mental state following the murder?

According to the Porter... What three things does drinking provoke?

The porter's role in this scene is...

What did Macduff discover?

Macduff says, "Oh, gentle lady, 'Tis not for you to hear what I can speak. The repetition, in a woman's ear, Would murder as it fell." What is ironic about this?

This is an example of what type of irony?

What excuse did Macbeth give for killing the guards (grooms)? What is his real reason?

Why do Malcom and Donalbain leave?

Why does Ross not believe Malcom and Donalbain were responsible for Duncan's murder?

Across Act I, how is gender characterized? What does this play suggest about gender and gender roles? Is this a “true” perception of gender?Cite the text at least once across Act 1 and 2 in your response. (Hint: check out the two major soliloquies by Lady Macbeth and Macbeth)

What is your opinion about the Macbeth couple? How would you characterize their marriage? Refer to specific examples from Act 1 and 2 in your response.

Across Act I, how is gender characterized? What does this play suggest about gender and gender roles? Is this a “true” perception of gender?

Cite the text at least once across Act 1 and 2 in your response.

(Hint: check out the two major soliloquies by Lady Macbeth and Macbeth)

What is your opinion about the Macbeth couple? How would you characterize their marriage?

Refer to specific examples from Act 1 and 2 in your response.

Macduff says, "Oh, gentle lady, 'Tis not for you to hear what I can speak. The repetition, in a woman's ear, Would murder as it fell."

What is ironic about this?

Across Act I, how is gender characterized? What does this play suggest about gender and gender roles? Is this a “true” perception of gender?

Cite the text at least once across Act 1 and 2 in your response.

(Hint: check out the two major soliloquies by Lady Macbeth and Macbeth)

What is your opinion about the Macbeth couple? How would you characterize their marriage?

Refer to specific examples from Act 1 and 2 in your response.