Question 1 (2 points)

In Act I, the witches make predictions for Macbeth. The prediction that most interests him suggests that he will one day be

Question 1 options:

the king of Scotland.

the duke of York.

the thane of Glamis.

the thane of Ross.
Question 2 (2 points)

Which of the witches' predictions in Act I most interests Macbeth?

Question 2 options:

He will one day be king of Scotland.

He will one day by thane of Glamis.

He will one day be thane of Ross.

He will one day be duke of York.

Unit Assessment: Macbeth, Part 1 Pool 2
Question 3 (2 points)

What do King Duncan's behavior and treatment of Macbeth suggest about his character?

Question 3 options:

He is striving and merciless.

He is bold and brave.

He is just and fair-minded.

He is arrogant and hasty.

Question 4 (2 points)

King Duncan's treatment of Macbeth and his behavior in general show him to be

Question 4 options:

a daring and valiant man.

an impartial and just man.

a silly, proud man.

a determined and unforgiving man.
Unit Assessment: Macbeth, Part 1 Pool 3
Question 5 (2 points)

Like the protagonists of all Shakespearean tragedies, Macbeth has

Question 5 options:

a tragic flaw.

an evil wife.

Scottish blood.

no enemies.
Question 6 (2 points)

What does Macbeth have in common with other Shakespearean protagonists?
Question 6 options:

His nature is marred by a tragic flaw.

He is of Scottish descent.

He is married to a wicked woman.

His popularity means that no one threatens him.

Unit Assessment: Macbeth, Part 1 Pool 4
Question 7 (2 points)

What is the tragic flaw that spurs Macbeth's actions?

Question 7 options:

dishonesty

vanity

ambition

pride
Question 8 (2 points)

Macbeth's actions are driven by the tragic flaw of

Question 8 options:

ambition.

deceitful words.

naïve hopes.

arrogance.
Unit Assessment: Macbeth, Part 1 Pool 5
Question 9 (2 points)

What is the name for a short speech made in the presence of other characters but intended only for the audience's hearing?

Question 9 options:

a conversation

an aside

a dialogue

a soliloquy
Question 10 (2 points)

When a character speaks briefly not to others on stage but to the audience directly, the character is using
Question 10 options:

a monologue.

a dialogue.

an aside.

an eavesdrop.
Unit Assessment: Macbeth, Part 1 Pool 6
Question 11 (2 points)

How are Lady Macbeth and Macbeth different in their initial views on killing Duncan?

Question 11 options:

He is hesitant and squeamish, while she is enthusiastic.

He is overly eager and boastful, while she is more reserved.

He wants to hire someone to kill Duncan, while she wants to do it herself.

He wants to murder Duncan in public, while she wants to do it in private.

Question 12 (2 points)

When Lady Macbeth first suggests killing the king,
Question 12 options:

she plans to carry out the murder herself, but Macbeth wants to pay assassins.

she advises acting privately, but Macbeth wants to kill Duncan openly.

she is cautious, but Macbeth is eager to act.

she is keen to act, but Macbeth hesitates.
Unit Assessment: Macbeth, Part 1 Pool 7
Question 13 (2 points)

How do ambition and power affect Macbeth's character?

Question 13 options:

They enlighten him.

They anger him.

They calm him.

They corrupt him.

Question 14 (2 points)

How do Macbeth's increasing ambition and power change him?

Question 14 options:

He becomes busy and exhausted.

He becomes demanding and angry.

He becomes corrupt and suspicious.

He becomes gracious and wise.

Unit Assessment: Macbeth, Part 1 Pool 8
Question 15 (2 points)

Macbeth hires murderers to kill Banquo and Fleance because

Question 15 options:

he wishes to make sure that he and Macduff remain friends.

he views Banquo and his descendants as threats to his crown.

he knows that Banquo is responsible for killing Duncan.

he wants to keep Lady Macbeth from hurting the Scottish king.