Macbeth Unit Test - Michelle Paquette | Library

Instructions

Answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Make sure you double check your answers before submitting.

2

Who are Macbeth and Banquo fighting against at the beginning of our play?

2

What do the witches mean when they say "fair is foul, and foul is fair"? (1.1.11)

2

What happens to the former Thane of Cawdor?

2

Which of the following is Macbeth NOT Thane of?

2

What do the witches tell Macbeth in Act 1? Choose all that apply.

2

The witches tell Banquo his children will become Kings

2

What is Lady Macbeth's issue with her husband in the beginning of the play?

2

What does Macbeth forget to do after he murders King Duncan?

2

What does Macbeth do after King Duncan's body has been found that is seen as suspicious?

2

Why are Malcolm and Donalbain considered guilty after the Kings death?

2

Now that Macbeth is King, who needs to be eliminated?

2

Who is able to escape when the Murderers ambush Banquo and Fleance?

2

What does Macbeth hallucinate at the dinner party?

2

What is Malcolm doing in England?

2

Which of the following is NOT one of the additional prophecies the three witches give Macbeth?

2

What happens to Banquo's family?

2

What is Lady Macbeth afflicted with in Act 5?

2

What is an essential part to Malcolm's battle plan?

2

What happens to Lady Macbeth in Act 5?

2

Which event makes Macbeth accept that his end is near?

2

Why is Macbeth extra courageous on the battlefield?

2

Who is able to eliminate Macbeth?

2

Why is the person from the above question able to harm Macbeth?

2

Who becomes King at the end of the play?

Required

6

Open Response:
Answer the following question using specific details from the play. Your response should contain AT LEAST 100 words.

Macbeth’s tragic flaws lead to his ultimate demise. Determine what you think Macbeth's tragic flaw(s) is/are and then argue whether or not Macbeth received what he earned at the end of the play (his demise). Use specific details from the play to support your argument.

…

Required

6

Open Response:
Answer the following question using specific details from the play. Your response should contain AT LEAST 100 words.

As soon as Macbeth gains power, he immediately takes action to ensure he keeps it. Detail how Macbeth abuses his power in order to keep his power. Use details from the play to support your answer.