Macbeth Quiz
How well do you know Macbeth? Take this quiz on Character, themes, motifs, and the plot of Macbeth and find out.
- Who does Lady Macbeth frame for King Duncan’s murder and what happens to them?
Lady Macbeth frames King Duncan’s servants for the murder by placing a bloody knife on them as they sleep. Macbeth murders them after he “discovers” the evidence.
- After Macbeth secures the throne, he is still restless. Why?
The Witches prophesied Banquo’s heirs, not Macbeth’s, would eventually inherit the throne. He fears losing power.
- Although Macbeth is initially skeptical of the witches prophecies, why is he inclined to believe them?
The witches greeted him as “Thane of Chawdor” before he knew he was awarded the title. He t hen begins wondering if they could also be right about the future king prophecy as well.
- Why does Macbeth order the killing of Banquo and Fleance, and what does he arrange?
Macbeth orders the murder to prevent Banquo’s heirs from inheriting the throne as the witches prophesized. He hires two assassins to murder him on his way to the banquet.
- What three prophecies do the witches’ apparitions prophesize for Macbeth?
-”Beware Macduff”,
-“none of woman born shall harm Macbeth”,
-“never vanquish’d be until Great Birnam Wood to High Dunsinane Hill shall come against him” - Where and when does the majority of the play take place in?
Scotland and middle ages (11th century) - Why do Malcolm and Donablain flee Scotland and where do they flee to?
They fear Macbeth will try to kill them next because they are next in line to inherit the throne. They flee to England.
- Who kills Macbeth and how?
Macduff beheads Macbeth in the final battle.
- How does Macbeth react to news of Lady Macbeth’s death?
He is unaffected, unemotional.
“She should have died hereafter” (She was going to die soon anyway) - What is implied of how Lady Macbeth dies?
She committed suicide due to her guilt of her crimes.
- This character(s) represent fate, and are Macbeth’s puppeteer’s.
The witches.
- This character at first appears weak and uncertain, but turns out to be a serious threat to Macbeth.
Malcolm
- It is implied he and his heirs eventually take the throne.
Fleance
- This character is the largest obstacle to Macbeth and leads the attack against him.
Macduff
- This character is often seen as a foil to Macbeth.
Banquo
- This is a reoccurring motif that establishes and foreshadows evil doings. It is present when the witches meet and on the night of King Duncan’s murder.
Bad weather / storm
- These are supernatural reminders of Macbeth’s and Lady Macbeth’s guilt. They plague them throughout the novel.
Visions/hallucinations?
- This is evidence of Macbeth’s and Lady Macbeth crime and guilt, yet only they see it. It stains their hands, their minds, and their souls.
Blood?
- This action can see through Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s guilt. Macbeth kills this “innocent” action, and Macbeth’s lack of it is a sign of his guilt.
Sleep?
- The are the bodies separate from the actual murderer. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth blame them for committing the crime, because evidence always appear on them. Macbeth claims they act with a mind of their own.
Hands
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