Question 1

Which motif is not introduced in the first scene

Accepted Answer

Man as a sinner

Answer

Supernatural influences

Answer

The stormy fate of Scotland

Answer

Fair being foul

Question 2

What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hears Macbeth has defeated Macdonwald?

Accepted Answer

"Valiant Cousin! Worthy gentleman!"

Answer

"Treacherous rebel! Despised rogue!"

Answer

"Your Majesty, Lord of all Scotland!"

Answer

"Murderous beast! Evil of soul!"

Question 3

Who is sentenced to death?

Accepted Answer

The Thane of Cawdor

Answer

Duncan

Answer

Ross

Answer

The Captain

Question 4

What do the witches predict in I.iii for Macbeth?  For Banquo?

Accepted Answer

Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor and eventually the king.  Banquo's descendants will be king, although he will not.

Answer

Macbeth will remain Thane of Glamis,  Banquo will be Thane of Cawdor, and neither will ever be king.

Answer

Macbeth will be conqueror of Norway.  Banquo will be king.

Answer

Macbeth will be king.  Banquo will be Thane of Glamis and Cawdor.

Question 5

What news does Ross bring Macbeth?

Accepted Answer

Macbeth now holds the title of Thane of Cawdor.

Answer

The Thane of Glamis has been killed.

Answer

Lady Macbeth has had a son.

Answer

The army has just lost the battle with the Norwegians.

Question 6

What does Banquo say about the motives of the "instruments of darkness?"

Accepted Answer

They often tell of good things without telling the bad consequences.

Answer

They are greedy and only make predictions when someone pays enough.

Answer

The witches are crazy, and don't know what they are saying.

Answer

Good conquers evil, and their predictions will not come true.

Question 7

Malcom describes Cawdor's last moments before execution.  What is Duncan's reply?

Accepted Answer

You can't tell what is in a person's heart by looking at his face.

Answer

You shouldn't sympathize for one who has committed evil deeds.

Answer

You should always be ready for you never know when death will strike.

Answer

You should never turn your back, even on a friend.

Question 8

Macbeth says, "Stars, hide your fires.  Let not light see my black and deep desires."  What are Macbeth's desires?

Accepted Answer

He wants to be king.

Answer

He wants to go home to see Lady Macbeth

Answer

He is very tired.  He wants the stars to stop shining so he can go to sleep.

Answer

He wants to raise the taxes in the lands he rules.

Question 9

After Lady Macbeth reads the letter, what does she tell us is her opinion of Macbeth, and how does she plan to help him?

Accepted Answer

She thinks he could be a good king, but he lacks the hard-heartedness which
would allow him to get the position. She will talk him into it.

Answer

She doesn't think he would be a good king, but since he is her husband, she will
support him in whatever he wants to do.

Answer

She does not want him to be king, and vows to stop him.

Answer

She thinks Banquo would be a better king, she plans to convince Macbeth to
support Banquo instead.

Question 10

What is Lady Macbeth's "prayer" to the spirits after she learns Duncan is coming"?

Accepted Answer

She wants to be filled with cruelty, given the hard heart and thick blood
necessary to do what has to be done to make Macbeth king.

Answer

She prays that Duncan will die on the way to see Macbeth. She asks the witches
to create a terrible storm.

Answer

She asks for a sign that her decision is the right one for her husband and for the
country.

Answer

She wants her husband's nerve to become stronger so that she will not have to do
the actual stabbing.

Question 11

What advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth when he arrives home?

Accepted Answer

He must learn to look innocent even when his heart is full of evil.

Answer

He should not eat too much, because he does not want to get too tired and
sluggish, or he won't be able to commit the murder quickly.

Answer

This would not be a good time to murder Duncan. They should wait a few days.

Answer

He should let Banquo in on the plan so that he has more help.

Question 12

What are Macbeth's arguments to himself against killing Duncan?

Accepted Answer

Macbeth is Duncan's kinsman and subject. Duncan is a good and popular king;
his death would bring sorrow to Scotland.

Answer

There are too many witnesses in the castle. He could never get away with it.

Answer

Macbeth doesn't really have the ambition to be king. He is doing this to please
his wife. He may be able to change her mind.

Answer

If anyone found out he did it, they would just kill him. He is better off being a
Thane and being alive.

Question 13

What arguments does Lady Macbeth use to convince Macbeth to commit the murder?

Accepted Answer

She tells him not be to a coward, but to be a man and go and get what he wants.

Answer

She reminds him that when they got married he promised to always make her
happy, and she won't be happy until he is the king.

Answer

She tells him that if Duncan suspects anything and they aren't successful they will
lose their lives, so he should go ahead with the plan

Answer

She says that the people of Scotland will grow to love Macbeth even more than
they love Duncan. He should go ahead for the good of the country.

Question 14

What is Lady Macbeth's plan?

Accepted Answer

She will drug the king's guards. Macbeth will then go into the king's room and kill
him.

Answer

Macbeth's soldiers will come into the banquet disguised as robbers. They will
commit the murder and wound Macbeth so that it doesn't look suspicious.

Answer

They will bribe the guards and offer them money and power to kill the king.

Answer

She will put poison in the king's food. He will die in his sleep and it will look like
a natural death.

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