1) Who is the initial traitor fighting against King Duncan in Scotland? Think about why this idea of treachery is important in the play! a) Macbeth b) Banquo c) Thane of Cawdor d) Macduff 2) When do the three witches plan to meet again? a) In the sunshine b) In the moonlight c) In thunder, lightning, or rain d) When the battle is finished 3) What do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth decide to do to seize power? a) Hold a grand feast b) Seek the help of the witches c) Murder Duncan d) Flee to England 4) What prophecy do the witches make for Macbeth's future when he first meets them on the heath? a) He will become the Prince of Cumberland b) His children will be kings c) He will never be defeated in battle d) He will be a great Thane of Cawdor 5) What title is given to Macbeth after the battle against the rebels and invaders? a) Thane of Glamis b) Thane of Cawdor c) King of Scotland d) Prince of Cumberland 6) How does Macbeth react to the news that Birnam Wood is moving toward Dunsinane? a) He is relieved and welcomes it. b) He is terrified and flees. c) He doesn't believe it. d) He joins the movement of Birnam Wood. 7) Who is ultimately crowned as the new king of Scotland at the end of the play, following Macbeth's death? a) Macduff b) Malcolm c) Banquo d) King Duncan's ghost 8) What is the significance of the line "Fair is foul, and foul is fair" from the Three Witches? a) It reflects the theme of ambiguity and deception in the play. b) It is a commentary on the weather in Scotland. c) It is a prophecy about Malcolm's future as king. d) It refers to the witches' appearance. 9) What does Macbeth mean when he says, "Out, out, brief candle"? a) He wants to extinguish his candle. b) He laments the shortness of life. c) He is asking for more light. d) He is referring to Macduff, who is a source of darkness. 10) Who is the first to suspect Macbeth of foul play after he becomes king? a) Lady Macbeth b) Banquo c) Macduff d) Duncan 11) What is the significance of Birnam Wood in the prophecy? a) Birnam Wood will bring riches to Macbeth b) Macbeth will become the ruler of Birnam Wood c) Macbeth will be safe as long as Birnam Wood doesn't come to Dunsinane d) Birnam Wood will be a place of refuge for Macbeth 12) How is Macbeth ultimately defeated? a) He is betrayed by Lady Macbeth b) He is killed in a battle with Macduff c) He succumbs to guilt and goes mad d) The witches curse him 13) In the play, who says the following line: "All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand"? a) Macbeth b) Lady Macbeth c) The Three Witches d) Banquo 14) Who delivers the line: "Is this a dagger which I see before me" in the play? a) Macbeth b) Lady Macbeth c) Banquo d) Macduff 15) When does Macbeth hear the words, "Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth, beware Macduff"? a) From the apparitions when he returns to the witches   b) From Lady Macbeth when she warns him about not trusting anyone c) From King Duncan before the murder d) From Seyton, his servant 16) Who utters the following quote: "Out, damned spot! Out, I say!" a) Macbeth b) Lady Macbeth c) Banquo d) King Duncan

Macbeth Review Quiz

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