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Macbeth Exam

The document is a study guide for a British Literature exam on Shakespeare's Macbeth. It provides 20 multiple choice questions about the plot details and events that occur in each of the 5 acts of the play. The questions cover topics like the witches' prophecies, Lady Macbeth's scheming, Macbeth's murders of Duncan and Banquo, and the final battle between Macbeth and Macduff. The document also includes a bonus question asking how many of Shakespeare's plays, sonnets, and narrative poems the student can name.

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Macbeth Exam

The document is a study guide for a British Literature exam on Shakespeare's Macbeth. It provides 20 multiple choice questions about the plot details and events that occur in each of the 5 acts of the play. The questions cover topics like the witches' prophecies, Lady Macbeth's scheming, Macbeth's murders of Duncan and Banquo, and the final battle between Macbeth and Macduff. The document also includes a bonus question asking how many of Shakespeare's plays, sonnets, and narrative poems the student can name.

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British Literature Macbeth Exam

Act 1 1. What are the witches planning at the beginning of the act? A. They are brewing a potion that will curse Banquo. B. They are planning on meeting with Macbeth. C. They are chanting a spell that will help Banquo gain the thrown. D. They are watching Duncan through their cauldron. 2. What do the witches mean when they say, 'Lesser than Macbeth, and greater. Not so happy, yet much happier. Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none'?

3. In Lady Macbeths unsex me scene, she says that she wishes she were a man. Why?

4. What has Lady Macbeth schemed to do to the current King? A. Kidnap the king until Macbeth can take his place B. Strangle him while he is weak with drunkenness C. Let fate take care of him D. Have Macbeth murder the king while he is sleeping Act 2 5. After committing the murder, Macbeth feels so guilty about it that he cant even make himself say what after his prayer? (Hint: One Word)

6. Macduff is the first one to react to the kings death. How did he react? A. Blissful happiness B. He didnt really care C. Absolute horror D. Regretful for not murdering him himself 7. What does Macbeth do to the supposed murderers? A. He lets them leave unharmed.

B. He imprisons them for life. C. He kills them in fury. D. He lets them leave only after they pay him restitution. 8. True or False: When Lady Macbeth faints during this scene, she has planned it.

9. Why do Malcolm and Donalbain decide to flee?

Act 3 10. Why does Macbeth have Banquo Killed? A. He is afraid that Banquos children will one day get the throne. B. He is afraid that Banquo will kill him instead. C. He has gotten the taste for murder and cant stop D. He has been driven mad by the witchs brew. 11. Why does Macbeth hire murders to kill Banquo instead of taking care of it himself?

12. After Banquo is dead, Macbeth feels powerful. How does Macbeth feel about his new found power? A. He wants more power! B. He wants to use it to make the kingdom a better place. C. He finally feels free for once in his life. D. He is afraid that his enemies will take it from him. He is paranoid. 13. The murderers are supposed to kill both Banquo and his son. Do they?

14. What does seeing the ghost of Banquo do to Macbeths paranoia? Why?

15. How does Lady Macbeth make her husband feel better after seeing the ghost? A. She gives him a strong drink.

British Literature Macbeth Exam

B. She hires the witches to brew him another potion. C. She attempts to get him to go to sleep. D. She does nothing. She no longer cares for him. Act 4 16. At the beginning of this act the witches and apparitions tell Macbeth three (3) thinks. Which of the following do they not tell him. A. Macbeth should fear Macduff. B. Macbeth shouldnt fear any man born of a woman. C. Lady Macbeth will never be happy. D. Nothing will affect him reign until Birnam Wood (the forest) moves. 17. How does Macduff react to the news that his family has been slaughtered?

Act 5 18. Why doesn't Macbeth put his armor on when he goes out to do battle? A. He is so sure of his abilities that he fears no other person. B. He knows that he cant be killed by a man born of woman. C. He fights best when free of heavy weight. 19. What does Macduff tell Macbeth about his birth that frightens Macbeth?

20. At the end of the play, who is the new king? A. Macduffs run away son B. Lady Macbeth C. Malcolm D. Donalbain Bonus *** William Shakespeare wrote a total of 36 plays, 154 sonnet, and 2 narrative poems. How many can you name? ***

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