Macbeth Quiz 27 (20 MCQs)

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1. Duncan says to Macbeth, "Would thou hadst less deserved, " in Scene 4, line 18. Which sentence best paraphrases his meaning?

Correct Answer: D) If only you had deserved less.

2. Who said it? "Is this a dagger which I see before me, The handle toward my hand? "

Correct Answer: A) Macbeth.

3. Identify the character who is a supporter of Women's Rights in Sons and Lovers?

Correct Answer: A) Mrs. Morel.

4. Even though one of the apparitions told Macbeth not to fear any man who is born of a woman, Macbeth still decides to do which of the following?

Correct Answer: A) Have Macduff's wife and babies killed.

5. Who is Pip's friend in London?

Correct Answer: D) Jaggers.

6. At the beginning of Act III, following the murder of Duncan,

Correct Answer: A) Banquo is suspicious ofMacbeth's involvement.

7. Which stanza form did Shelley use in his famous poem 'Ode to the West Wind'?

Correct Answer: C) Terza rima.

8. At the time of this play, who was Scotland's main enemy?

Correct Answer: D) Norway.

9. Which poem of Coleridge is an opium dream?

Correct Answer: A) Kubla Khan.

10. Duncan's youngest son; he leaves Scotland and goes to Ireland after his father's murder

Correct Answer: B) Donalbain.

11. Macbeth isn't afraid of Macduff because

Correct Answer: A) Macduff is of woman born.

12. What is Lady Macbeth's reaction when she is told of the king's death the morning after?

Correct Answer: D) She faints.

13. This quote shows the theme of .....

Correct Answer: C) Ambition.

14. What does Macbeth see at the banquet table?

Correct Answer: D) Banquo's ghost.

15. One of the images or themes that runs throughout the play is that of

Correct Answer: D) Blood.

16. Head cut off by Macbeth and placed on a sword.

Correct Answer: C) MacDonwald.

17. One of Duncan's generals; Macbeth's best friend

Correct Answer: D) Banquo.

18. What does Macbeth see at the banquet?

Correct Answer: C) The ghost of Banquo.

19. What does Lady Macbeth say stopped her from killing Duncan?

Correct Answer: C) Duncan reminds her of her father.

20. Who is with Lady Macduff trying to inform her of what is actually going on with her husband?

Correct Answer: B) Ross.