What is A

The Witches’ first prophecy is that A. Macbeth shall be named Thane of Cawdor. B. Macbeth’s children shall not succeed him. C. Macbeth shall be named Thane of Ross. D. Macbeth shall not live to rule Scotland.

What is D

Who kills Macbeth, ending his tyrannical reign? A. Malcolm B. Donalbain C. Siward D. Macduff

What is B

The original Thane of Cawdor was A. Macbeth’s father. B. a traitor to Scotland. C. Macbeth’s fellow soldier. D. Duncan’s son.

What is D

Macbeth first meets the Witches when he is returning home from A. a meeting with King Duncan. B. a coronation ceremony. C. Banquo’s residence. D. a battle he has just won.

What is D

Before Macbeth murders Duncan, he sees A. the ghost of Banquo. B. an apparition of Duncan’s bloody head. C. bloody spots on his hands. D. an apparition of a bloody dagger.

What is A

Who is the goddess of witchcraft in the play? A. Hecate B. Athena C. Diana D. Hera

What is B

How do the murderers sent to kill Banquo leave the job incomplete? A. They leave Banquo in a ditch. B. Banquo’s son, Fleance, escapes. C. They forget to rob Banquo of his purse. D. Banquo’s valuable horses are not captured

What is B

When Lady Macbeth hears King Duncan is coming to see them, she A. is frightened that he may know the truth. B. is pleased by the opportunity it gives her and Macbeth. C. is happy because she expects him to name Macbeth his successor. D. is worried that Macbeth may commit a terrible deed.

What is A

Who flees Scotland immediately after Duncan’s murder? A. Malcolm B. Fleance C. Macduff D. Lennox

What is A

Who is knocking at the gates as the Macbeths complete the murder of Duncan? A. Macduff B. Ross C. Banquo D. Fleance

What is A

Who does Macbeth fear may benefi t from his murder of Duncan? A. Banquo’s sons B. Duncan’s sons C. Macduff D. England’s King

What is A

Which prophecy does not come true during the course of the play? A. Banquo’s sons will be kings. B. Macbeth will become the Thane of Cawdor. C. Macbeth will only be hurt when Birnam Wood moves. D. Only a man not born of woman will kill Macbeth

What is B

What nation’s army does Malcolm bring with him to Scotland to overthrow Macbeth? A. Ireland B. England C. Denmark D. Norway

What is A

After Duncan’s murder is discovered, his two sons immediately leave the country because they A. know they would be the prime suspects since they had the most to gain. B. fear that they may be murdered, too. C. are ordered to do so by Macbeth. D. are advised by the three Witches to do this. E. Both A and D

What is D

What problems does Duncan face at the opening of the play? A. Scotland is at war with Germany. B. Scottish kinsmen launch a protest against him. C. Scotland is at war with Norway. D. Both B and C

What is B

Why is Lady Macbeth unable to kill Duncan when she has the chance? A. She fears damning her soul. B. He reminds her of her father. C. She hears the guards stirring. D. Duncan has been too kind to her.

What is A

Malcolm lies to Macduff in order to A. test his loyalty B. trick Macduff into joining him. C. fi nd out Macbeth’s secrets. D. prevent Macduff from killing him.

What is D

Macbeth suggests the Doctor cure Lady Macbeth by: A. sending her away to somewhere peaceful. B. talking with her about her concerns. C. providing her with activities to occupy her mind. D. erasing troubling memories from her mind.

What is C

Why is Macbeth fearless in the final battle? A. He no longer cares whether he remains king. B. The Witches assured him of victory. C. The Witches told him no man born of woman could harm him. D. He wishes to avenge Lady Macbeth’s death

What is D

Coronations for Scottish Kings occur in A. Dunsinane. B. Fife. C. Edinburgh D. Scone.

What is A

The scene with the Porter at the gate is used to A. provide comic relief and a break in the tension. B. heighten the building tension. C. provide a break in the action so the sets could be changed. D. begin a subplot. E. Both B and C

What is D

When Macbeth returns to the banquet table, who does he find sitting in his chair? A. Lady Macbeth B. the ghost of Duncan C. Macduff D. the ghost of Banquo E. his father’s ghost

What is D

What symptom does Lady Macbeth exhibit to the Doctor? A. She is refuses to rise from bed at all. B. She lacks the ability to laugh. C. She will not eat anything. D. She rubs her hands together as if washing them

What is C

During his second visit with the Witches, what is the last piece of information Macbeth demands to know? A. if he will rule England as well as Scotland B. if Macduff will kill him. C. if Banquo’s sons will become kings D. if Lady Macbeth will recover

What is B

The scene of Duncan’s murder is described as A. a new Hecate. B. a new Gorgon. C. a new doomsday. D. a new Revelation.