ELA 10 Macbeth Summative 1

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In Act 1, Scene 1 the witches inform the audience that

They will see Macbeth after the battle

Trouble is coming to Scotland

There will be a new king of Scotland

Macbeth has acted bravely in battle

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In Act 1, how is Macbeth seen? Why?

As a cowardly soldier, he ran away in battle

As a valiant soldier, he fought bravely against Norway

As an average soldier, he did not do anything special

As an evil traitor, he helped the Thane of Cawdor

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In Act 1, what positions/titles do the witches say Macbeth will hold in the future?

Thane of Cawdor, King of England

Thane of Cawdor, King of Scotland

Prince and King of Scotland

Thane of Ross, Thane of Glamis

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In Act 1, what do the witches say will happen to Banquo?

He will become King

He will be betrayed

His children will rule Scotland

He will become Thane of Cawdor

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How does Lady Macbeth know that Duncan is coming to her castle?

A messenger tells her that he is coming

Macbeth includes the information in a letter

She sees him while looking out the window

Macbeth tells her when he reaches home

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In Act 1, 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

He arranged to see her hastily

She plans to murder him

He criticized her to other characters

She wants him to leave

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Why does Macduff say that Malcolm and Donalbain are suspected of hiring their father’s murderers?

They displayed few signs of grief

They fought about who was the rightful heir

They were friendly with the servants

They left without telling anyone

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What do Macbeth and his wife do to make sure that Duncan’s guards are blamed for his death?

Make sure the guards are seen drinking

Convince the drunk guards that Duncan is evil

Dress in the guards’ clothes to commit the murder

Use the guards’ daggers to stab Duncan

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The porter serves to provide ____________ in the play. Whom does the porter pretend to let into “hell” at the beginning of Act 2 Scene 3?

Dramatic irony: People who have betrayed the king through their actions

Comic relief: Noblemen who have been invited to visit the castle

Dramatic irony: Tradesmen who have worked and sold goods at the castle

Comic relief: People who have done wrong things for personal gain

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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” (Act 2, Scene 3). These lines convey Macbeth’s

Happiness at the death of the king

Fear of the murderers in his castle

Rage that drive him to kill the guards

Admiration for the goodness of the king

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In Act 2 Scene 3, line 38, Macduff greets Macbeth as a “worthy thane.” This is an example of dramatic irony because the audience knows that

Macbeth has been a poor host before

Macbeth has just killed the king

Macduff suspects that Macbeth is a murderer

Macduff wants to steal the throne from Macbeth

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In Act 3 Scene 1, Macbeth most likely questions Banquo about his journey because Macbeth

Seeks information that he can tell the murderers

Has to plan the dinner for the evening at the castle

Hopes he will find evidence of disloyalty

Wants to engage in friendly conversation

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In Act 3, who escapes being murdered?

Macduff

Banquo

Fleance

Ross

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The ghost at dinner in Act 3 Scene 4 causes Macbeth to

Become agitated and upset

Become physically ill and vomit

Question his guests’ loyalty

Question his wife’s ambitions

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Why does Macbeth worry he has killed King Duncan more for Banquo’s sake than for his own?

Macbeth lacks any heirs and Banquo has children

The prophecies about Banquo contain happiness instead of guilt

The people would rather have Banquo as their king

Macbeth is a tyrant and Banquo is honorable

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In Act 3, after being visited by Hecate, the witches agree to meet in the morning because they expect ___________ will come to visit them.

Lady Macbeth

Macduff

Fleance

Macbeth

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In Act 3, who is suspected of the murder of Banquo? Why?

Fleance, he fled after the incident

Macduff, he is in England

Lennox, he stayed after the incident

Ross, he did not like Banquo

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At the end of Act 3, why is Macbeth preparing for war?

Lennox and the Lord are threatening to overthrow him

Malcolm and Macduff are preparing to fight him

He wants to conquer more territory to the west

His thanes from the north plan to rebel against him

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In Act 4 when Macbeth visits the witches, what do they use to answer his questions?

Written notes

3 apparitions / ghosts

They do not answer his questions

A potion

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In Act 4, who is Macbeth warned to “beware of” by the witches?

Lady Macbeth

Macduff

Himself

Ross

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In Act 4, when visiting the witches, Macbeth is told that no one ______________.

Alive will harm him

Born of a woman can harm him

In Scotland will harm him

With a sword will harm him

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In Act 4, when visiting the witches, Macbeth is told that he won’t be conquered until ______________.

Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane

Fleance comes back

Birnam Wood goes to Ireland

Malcolm comes back

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In Act 4, when visiting the witches, the last thing to appear is __________________.

A parade of 8 kings, followed by the ghost of Banquo

A moving forest

A crown that floats to Macbeth’s head

A parade of 4 kings, followed by the ghost of Banquo

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In Act 4, after visiting the witches, what does Macbeth decide to do?

Find Fleance

Kill Malcolm and Donalbain

Kill Macduff’s family

Nothing

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What do Macduff and Macbeth have in common by the end of Act 4?

They both consider Ross to be a personal enemy

They both have a new awareness of their sins

Each wants to kill each other for his treachery

Each wants Malcolm to remain outside of Scotland

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Although invisible to others, in Act 5, Scene 1 Lady Macbeth tries to wash away

Ink from a letter

Dirt from a cut

Blood on her hands

Perfume on her clothes

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In Act 5, Scene 3, lines 50-54, Macbeth says, “If thou couldst, doctor, cast / The water of my land, find her disease, / And purge it to a sound and pristine health.” How is this request an example of dramatic irony?

Malcolm’s forces are about to cure Scotland of its illness, which is Macbeth

The Doctor now knows that Lady Macbeth’s illness is connected to Macbeth’s guilt

Macbeth has already given up hope of redeeming Scotland

The Doctor has already told Macbeth he is powerless to help

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Why does Macbeth decide to go outside the castle and fight in Act 5 Scene 5?

The Doctor says that the only way to cure his soul is to fight in the field

He believes he is in danger because Birnam Wood is moving

Lady Macbeth has given him a new reason to live

His servants who are helping him dress convince him it is a good plan

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In Act 5, what happens to Lady Macbeth?

She becomes better

She helps fight the English

She runs away

She dies

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How does Macbeth know in Act 5 Scene 8 that Macduff will be the one who kills him?

Macbeth realizes the apparitions told him lies

Macduff says he was removed from his mother (c-section)

Macbeth finally wishes his life to be over

Macduff needs to avenge the deaths of his family

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At the end of Act 5, who becomes king?

Donalbain

Macbeth is still king

Malcolm

Young Siward

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Pick the correct definition for the term: Soliloquy

The use of humor to break up emotionally intense scenes

A character is alone on stage and speaks their thoughts aloud

When the audience knows something a character in the play does not

Hints or clues a writer includes to help the audience guess what will happen next

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Pick the correct definition for the term: Dramatic Irony

When the audience knows something a character in the play does not

A character speaks to another character on stage or the audience, BUT NOT the rest of the characters on stage

An important characteristic of a tragic hero that will lead to their downfall

The use of humor to break up emotionally intense scenes

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Pick the correct definition for the term: Aside

When the audience knows something a character in the play does not

The use of humor to break up emotionally intense scenes

A character speaks to another character on stage or the audience, BUT NOT the rest of the characters on stage

A character is alone on stage and speaks their thoughts aloud

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Pick the correct definition for the term: Comic Relief

When the audience knows something a character in the play does not

An important characteristic of a tragic hero that will lead to their downfall

The use of humor to break up emotionally intense scenes

A character is alone on stage and speaks their thoughts aloud

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Pick the correct definition for the term: Foreshadowing

An important characteristic of a tragic hero that will lead to their downfall

A character speaks to another character on stage or the audience, BUT NOT the rest of the characters on stage

Hints or clues a writer includes to help the audience guess what will happen next

A character is alone on stage and speaks their thoughts aloud

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Pick the correct definition for the term: Tragic Flaw

A character is alone on stage and speaks their thoughts aloud

A character speaks to another character on stage or the audience, BUT NOT the rest of the characters on stage

An important characteristic of a tragic hero that will lead to their downfall

The use of humor to break up emotionally intense scenes

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What is the purpose of using a soliloquy in a play?

It allows everyone on stage to hear the character

It makes the character look crazy

It allows to characters to speak privately

It allows us to know a character’s thoughts

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What is the purpose of foreshadowing in a story or play?

It creates tension

It relieves tension

It is not possible to use foreshadowing in a play

It makes the play/story look dark

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a tragic hero?

They have a tragic flaw

They often begin the story or play as a noble character in a high position

Most often, they recover and redeem themselves at the end of the story/play

They will make a series of decisions, because of their tragic flaw, that lead to their downfall

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Macbeth’s tragic flaw, and a theme we have studied so far in this play is:

Courage: Macbeth is too brave.

Ambition: Macbeth is taken over by it.

Ambition: Macbeth does not have enough.

Lack of wisdom: Macbeth is not wise.

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What is Shakespeare showing us about ambition? A theme statement that would fit the theme of Ambition in Macbeth is:

Ambition is worthless.

Ambition is harmless.

Someone who chases their ambition without morals/values will be ruined by it.

It is best to follow ambition at all costs.

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Another theme we have studied in the play Macbeth is _. Shakespeare makes us wonder ____.

Fate: if we are able to control our future.

Fate: if we are all controlled by witches.

Love: if love is all we need.

Friendship: if all friendships are destined to end.

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Characters change throughout the play. At the beginning of the play, Macbeth is . Toward the end of the play, Macbeth is _.

Valiant: A power-seeking murderer

Valiant: Indifferent

Evil: A power-seeking murderer

Noble: Valiant

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Characters change throughout the play. At the beginning of the play, Lady Macbeth is . Toward the end of the play, Lady Macbeth is _.

Noble: Evil

Noble: Kind

Power-seeking: Remorseful / feels guilty

Power-seeking: Still power-seeking

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Short Answer. For the following questions, write a 4-6 sentence response that fully addresses the question. Refer to at least 1 instance in the play to support your ideas. It’s okay if you don’t know the exact Act or Scene, just describe the situation. Your answer will be evaluated by how well your ideas are justified.

One theme in the play is Ambition. Describe a time it is obvious Macbeth’s ambition has increased. How do you know?

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Short Answer. For the following questions, write a 4-6 sentence response that fully addresses the question. Refer to at least 1 instance in the play to support your ideas. It’s okay if you don’t know the exact Act or Scene, just describe the situation. Your answer will be evaluated by how well your ideas are justified.

Describe how Macbeth OR Lady Macbeth changes throughout the play. What causes him/her to change in this way?

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ELA 10 Macbeth Summative 1

In Act 1, Scene 1 the witches inform the audience that

In Act 1, how is Macbeth seen? Why?

In Act 1, what positions/titles do the witches say Macbeth will hold in the future?

In Act 1, what do the witches say will happen to Banquo?

How does Lady Macbeth know that Duncan is coming to her castle?

In Act 1, 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

Why does Macduff say that Malcolm and Donalbain are suspected of hiring their father’s murderers?

What do Macbeth and his wife do to make sure that Duncan’s guards are blamed for his death?

The porter serves to provide ____________ in the play. Whom does the porter pretend to let into “hell” at the beginning of Act 2 Scene 3?

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” (Act 2, Scene 3). These lines convey Macbeth’s

In Act 2 Scene 3, line 38, Macduff greets Macbeth as a “worthy thane.” This is an example of dramatic irony because the audience knows that

In Act 3 Scene 1, Macbeth most likely questions Banquo about his journey because Macbeth

In Act 3, who escapes being murdered?

The ghost at dinner in Act 3 Scene 4 causes Macbeth to

Why does Macbeth worry he has killed King Duncan more for Banquo’s sake than for his own?

In Act 3, after being visited by Hecate, the witches agree to meet in the morning because they expect ___________ will come to visit them.

In Act 3, who is suspected of the murder of Banquo? Why?

At the end of Act 3, why is Macbeth preparing for war?

In Act 4 when Macbeth visits the witches, what do they use to answer his questions?

In Act 4, who is Macbeth warned to “beware of” by the witches?

In Act 4, when visiting the witches, Macbeth is told that no one ______________.

In Act 4, when visiting the witches, Macbeth is told that he won’t be conquered until ______________.

In Act 4, when visiting the witches, the last thing to appear is __________________.

In Act 4, after visiting the witches, what does Macbeth decide to do?

What do Macduff and Macbeth have in common by the end of Act 4?

Although invisible to others, in Act 5, Scene 1 Lady Macbeth tries to wash away

In Act 5, Scene 3, lines 50-54, Macbeth says, “If thou couldst, doctor, cast / The water of my land, find her disease, / And purge it to a sound and pristine health.” How is this request an example of dramatic irony?

Why does Macbeth decide to go outside the castle and fight in Act 5 Scene 5?

In Act 5, what happens to Lady Macbeth?

How does Macbeth know in Act 5 Scene 8 that Macduff will be the one who kills him?

At the end of Act 5, who becomes king?

Pick the correct definition for the term: Soliloquy

Pick the correct definition for the term: Dramatic Irony

Pick the correct definition for the term: Aside

Pick the correct definition for the term: Comic Relief

Pick the correct definition for the term: Foreshadowing

Pick the correct definition for the term: Tragic Flaw

What is the purpose of using a soliloquy in a play?

What is the purpose of foreshadowing in a story or play?

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a tragic hero?

Macbeth’s tragic flaw, and a theme we have studied so far in this play is:

What is Shakespeare showing us about ambition? A theme statement that would fit the theme of Ambition in Macbeth is:

Another theme we have studied in the play Macbeth is _________. Shakespeare makes us wonder ____________.

Characters change throughout the play. At the beginning of the play, Macbeth is __________. Toward the end of the play, Macbeth is ___________.

Characters change throughout the play. At the beginning of the play, Lady Macbeth is __________. Toward the end of the play, Lady Macbeth is ___________.

Extra Credit: Worth up to 5 points missed on the exam. Tell me anything you know about the play Macbeth you think I did not ask about.

In Act 1, Scene 1 the witches inform the audience that

In Act 1, how is Macbeth seen? Why?

In Act 1, what positions/titles do the witches say Macbeth will hold in the future?

In Act 1, what do the witches say will happen to Banquo?

How does Lady Macbeth know that Duncan is coming to her castle?

In Act 1, 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

Why does Macduff say that Malcolm and Donalbain are suspected of hiring their father’s murderers?

What do Macbeth and his wife do to make sure that Duncan’s guards are blamed for his death?

The porter serves to provide ____________ in the play. Whom does the porter pretend to let into “hell” at the beginning of Act 2 Scene 3?

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” (Act 2, Scene 3). These lines convey Macbeth’s

In Act 2 Scene 3, line 38, Macduff greets Macbeth as a “worthy thane.” This is an example of dramatic irony because the audience knows that

In Act 3 Scene 1, Macbeth most likely questions Banquo about his journey because Macbeth

In Act 3, who escapes being murdered?

The ghost at dinner in Act 3 Scene 4 causes Macbeth to

Why does Macbeth worry he has killed King Duncan more for Banquo’s sake than for his own?

In Act 3, after being visited by Hecate, the witches agree to meet in the morning because they expect ___________ will come to visit them.

In Act 3, who is suspected of the murder of Banquo? Why?

At the end of Act 3, why is Macbeth preparing for war?

In Act 4 when Macbeth visits the witches, what do they use to answer his questions?

In Act 4, who is Macbeth warned to “beware of” by the witches?

In Act 4, when visiting the witches, Macbeth is told that no one ______________.

In Act 4, when visiting the witches, Macbeth is told that he won’t be conquered until ______________.

In Act 4, when visiting the witches, the last thing to appear is __________________.

In Act 4, after visiting the witches, what does Macbeth decide to do?

What do Macduff and Macbeth have in common by the end of Act 4?

Although invisible to others, in Act 5, Scene 1 Lady Macbeth tries to wash away

In Act 5, Scene 3, lines 50-54, Macbeth says, “If thou couldst, doctor, cast / The water of my land, find her disease, / And purge it to a sound and pristine health.” How is this request an example of dramatic irony?

Why does Macbeth decide to go outside the castle and fight in Act 5 Scene 5?

In Act 5, what happens to Lady Macbeth?

How does Macbeth know in Act 5 Scene 8 that Macduff will be the one who kills him?

At the end of Act 5, who becomes king?

Pick the correct definition for the term: Soliloquy

Another theme we have studied in the play Macbeth is _. Shakespeare makes us wonder ____.

Characters change throughout the play. At the beginning of the play, Macbeth is . Toward the end of the play, Macbeth is _.

Characters change throughout the play. At the beginning of the play, Lady Macbeth is . Toward the end of the play, Lady Macbeth is _.

Another theme we have studied in the play Macbeth is _. Shakespeare makes us wonder ____.

Characters change throughout the play. At the beginning of the play, Macbeth is . Toward the end of the play, Macbeth is _.

Characters change throughout the play. At the beginning of the play, Lady Macbeth is . Toward the end of the play, Lady Macbeth is _.