Macbeth Test Review

Who hired murderers to kill Banquo and Fleance?

Macbeth.

Who is the Queen of the witches?

Hecate.

Who is Banquo's son who escapes being murdered?

Fleance.

Who killed Macbeth?

Macduff.

Who encouraged Macbeth to kill Duncan?

Lady Macbeth.

Who is the messenger who told Macduff his family was murdered?

Ross.

Who is Duncan's eldest son?

Malcolm.

Whose ghost appeared to Macbeth?

Banquo.

Whom did Macbeth assassinate?

Duncan.

Who attempted to kill Macbeth but was slain?

Young Siward.

What are the witches' prophecies for Macbeth and Banquo?

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

Macbeth says, "Stars, hide your fires, Let not light see my black and deep desires." What are Macbeth's desires?

He wants to be king.

What does Lady Macbeth think 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.

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

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

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

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

What is Lady Macbeth's plan?

She will drug the king's guards (get them drunk). Macbeth will then go into the king's room and kill him.

What does Lady Macbeth tell Macbeth to do after he hears a voice saying, 'Macbeth does murder sleep'?

Get cleaned up and forget about it.

How does Lennox describe the night of Duncan's murder, and what is Macbeth's response?

Lennox says it was a terrible night, and it predicted terrible, confusing times ahead. Macbeth brushes it off and says it was merely a rough night.

What is ironic about Macduff's statement, "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" to Lady Macbeth?

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

Why do Malcolm and Donalbain leave?

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

Why does Macbeth want Banquo and Fleance dead?

He is furious that he has done the work to become king, and Banquo's descendants will benefit by gaining the crown.

How does Lady Macbeth cover for Macbeth at the banquet?

She tells the guests he often has fits. When he really gets out of hand, she sends the guests home.

Which was the one thing the witches did NOT show Macbeth?

A crying child.

What does Hecate want the witches to do?

Give Macbeth some visions to give him false hopes for his safety so he will continue on his path of destruction.

What is Macbeth's attitude towards the witches the second time he meets them?

He is demanding, trying to take charge.

Who comes when Witch 2 says, 'By the pricking of my thumb, Something wicked this way comes.'?

Macbeth.

Macbeth says (about the witches), "Infected be the air whereon they ride, And damned all those that trust them!" What is he saying about himself?

He is damned.

Why does Macduff say, 'Oh, Scotland, Scotland'?

He fears for his country's future.

What do the doctor and gentlewoman see Lady Macbeth doing? What do they decide to do about it?

She is sleepwalking and talking about the murders. They decide to keep an eye on her, but not say anything.

What trick does Malcolm use to hide the number of men in his army?

He has them use tree branches as camouflage.

What is Macbeth's reaction to the news that Birnam Wood is moving?

He vows to fight to the bitter end.

What is Macbeth's reaction to Lady Macbeth's death?

He is calm, saying she would have died sooner or later, anyway.

Macbeth says to Macduff, "But get thee back, my soul is too much charged With blood of thine already." To what is he referring?

Macbeth doesn't want to fight Macduff; he has already killed Macduff's family.

When does Macbeth know he's in trouble?

Macduff tells him he was taken from his mother's womb instead of being 'born of woman.'

How does Macbeth die?

Macduff beheads him.

Who will be King of Scotland?

Malcolm.

Be sure to be able to explain how both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth develop (change) throughout the play.

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Be sure to be able to draw a symbol that can represent the play as a whole. Then explain how that symbol represents the play.

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Be sure to be able to write a paragraph about the theme (life lesson) of the play and support your response with summarized examples from the play.

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