Question 1

Why does Lady Macbeth kill herself?

Accepted Answer

She cannot bear her guilt.

Answer

She knows Macbeth will lose his crown.

Answer

She is under attack by Malcolm's army.

Answer

She is afraid of Macbeth.

Question 2

Why does Malcolm tell his soldiers to cut down branches of trees to carry as they march?

Accepted Answer

so Macbeth will not know how many men are in the army

Answer

so they can use the branches to start a fire and burn down the castle

Answer

so Macbeth can see that Birnam Wood is moving

Answer

so his men will not see how formidable the castle is that they are to attack

Question 3

When does Macbeth first realize that he has been tricked by the prophecies of the witches?

Accepted Answer

when he sees Birnam Wood moving toward him

Answer

when he fights and kills Young Siward

Answer

when he learns that Lady Macbeth has killed herself

Answer

when he learns of Lady Macbeth's madness

Question 4

In her mad scene, Lady Macbeth declares, “Out, damned spot! Out, I say!” What spot is she talking about?

Accepted Answer

The spot is blood from King Duncan's murder that she imagines she has on her hands.

Answer

The spot represents Malcolm, who is now attacking Macbeth at Dunsinane Castle.

Answer

It is an imaginary spot that stands for the evil done by Macbeth.

Answer

The spot represents the gentlewoman who is spying on her with the doctor.

Question 5

What is Macbeth's tragic flaw?

Accepted Answer

ambition

Answer

lack of a conscience

Answer

hatred

Answer

envy

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