Macbeth Albert.io Qs

Which of the following is twice used to symbolize kindness or feminine nurturing in Act 1, Scene 5?

Milk

When Macbeth and Banquo first meet the Three Wtiches, what do they learn about their futures?

Macbeth and Banquo’s descendants will be kings, but Banquo will not

Why does Lady Macbeth ask the spirits to unsex her?

She thinks her feminine nature is weak and unsuited for this situation.

Which of the following acts did Macbeth commit during the battle against the Norwegians?

He disemboweled and beheaded Macdonwald.

Who does Macbeth meet upon leaving the battlefield in Act 1?

A group of three witches

What is Banquo’s problem at the beginning of Act 2?

He cannot sleep as horrible thoughts are bothering him.

At the beginning of the scene, what is the ‘that’ Lady Macbeth refers to when she says:

That which hat made them drunk hath made me

bold.

What hat quenched them hat given me fire.

Hark! -Peace. (2.2.1-4)

The guards’ wine

Which of the following actions does Macbeth take in order to avoid arousing suspicion in Act 2?

He kills the guards responsible for protecting Duncan.

Which of the following BEST reflects why Malcolm and Donalbain flee following their father’s murder?

They are worried that someone will kill them next.

What exuse does Lady Macbeth provide for not doing the deed of murdering Duncan herself?

She feels Duncan looks like her father

Which of the following is the reason Lady Macbeth provides for Macbeth’s outburst at the banquet?

Macbeth has always had fits since his youth.

How does Macbeth first know that the murderers were successful?

Macbeth sees blood on the first murderer’s face

Which of the following reflects why Hecate is MOST angry with the witches?

They are not gaining anything from the exchange with Macbeth.

Which of the following statements BEST reflects what Macbeth states has occurred with Duncan’s sons?

They have fled to other countries and are lying about being involved with Duncan’s murder

Which of the following BEST exemplifies Macbeth’s plan for dealing with Banquo?

He will have Banquo murdered away from the castle.

Which of the following vices does Malcolm NOT mention would make him a worse king than Macbeth?

Gluttony

What has Malcolm received from the king of England?

A commander and ten thousand soldiers

When the witches chant, Something wicked this way comes… “, to whom are they referring?

Macbeth

How many prophecies does Macbeth receive during his second interactions with the witches?

Three

Which of the following does the messenger warn Lady Macduff about?

Something dangerous is coming

Why has the gentlewoman called for the doctor in Act 5, scene 1?

Lady Macbeth has been sleepwalking

What reason does Macduff give for wanting to be the one to kill Macbeth?

His wife and children will haunt him if he doesn’t try.

Which of the following does Macduff present to Malcom?

Macbeth’s head

What news is Macbeth given in Act 5, scene 5?

Lady Macbeth is dead

What does Malcolm tell every soldier to do?

To cut down a branch and carry it.