Macbeth Practice Test

Macbeth Practice Test

Mr. Flaim's Gr. 11 English Class. This is a practice test featuring information from both Macbeth and Mr. Flaim's notes.

published on November 08, 2012
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Where are deceased kings buried?

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An officer of the king's household who goes ahead to prepare for the king's reception and accommodation

Sewer
Thane
Harbinger
Equivocator
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What title is Malcolm given by Duncan?

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What is the name of Banquo's son?

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"I have begun to plant thee, and will labour to make thee full of growing." is an example of what motif?

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Where was the sailor headed?

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Which animals are associated with evil? (3)

Hint: 3 choices
Owls
Swallows
Martlets
Ravens
Crickets
Toads
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Which animals do witches hate?

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Horses eating each other after Duncan's murder is an example of what dramatic device? (Hint: Not irony)

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Where does Hecate tell the witches to meet Macbeth?

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The reference to bearbaiting is an example of what?

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What is the ornament of life?

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Who lies and says he has no virtues?

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What Scottish territory did the Norwegians conquer?

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What country does Donalbain go to?

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What is a Graymalkin?

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What is a Paddock?

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What country is Sweno the king of?

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Which king does Malcolm go to for help in England?

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"Brandish'd steel" is an example of what literary device?

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What is a funeral bell?

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Which thane is related to Macduff?

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"Why do you dress me in borrow'd robes?" is an example of what motif?

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Who is Bellona's bridegroom?

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What is the word for lines of dialogues that create the impression of chaos and/or fast speaking?

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What is Macduff's title?

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What is the number of the witch?

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What are the four humors?

Blood, Red Bile, Black Bile, Yellow Bile
Blue Bile, Yellow Bile, Black Bile, White Bile
Blood, Black Bile, Yellow Bile, Phlegm
Blood, Phlegm, Black Bile, White Bile
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What is a posset?

Night-cap
Monetary deposit
Bird of ill-omen
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Name the person who's son fights in the battle against Macbeth?

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Which character provides comic relief following the murder of Duncan?

Porter
Macduff
Macduff's son
Fleance
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"Make our face's vizards to our hearts, disguising what they are" is an example of what motif?

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Who is the leader of the English army?

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For whom was Macbeth written?

Hint: 1 choice
Shakespeare's lover.
King James.
The black lady.
Queen Elizabeth I.
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What snack was the witch denied?

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Where will the rebels meet before they attack Macbeth's castle?

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Who is responsible for putting Macbeth's armour on him?

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Where were the mercenaries from?

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Witches were said to control _ ?

Wind
Water
Fire
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What was the name of the traitor Macbeth beheaded?

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What do you call a soldier that kill themselves? (Historical allusion)

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How does Lady Macbeth die?

Stabbed
Suicide
Poisoned
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Where is Macbeth's castle?

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What is Macbeth's original title?

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What country does Malcolm go to?

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What is parricide?

The murder of one's parrot.
The murder of one's brother.
The murder of one's father.
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What is the name of Duncan's younger son?

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What ghost does Macbeth see in his seat?

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Who defined the tragic hero?

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What was the name of the ship?

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Who is suspicious of Macbeth's actions following Duncan's murder?

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How many predictions do the witches make for Macbeth when he visits them for the first time?

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If the thanes are pearls; who is the crown?

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Where are new kings crowned?

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What are the three significant questions Macbeth asks Banquo before he has him killed?

Hint: 3 choices
Goes Fleance with you?
What good could they pretend?
Ride you this afternoon?
Is't far you ride?
That you can let this go?
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Who is the goddess of witches, sorcerers, and ghosts?

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Which thane was working with Norway?

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What castle is the most fortified?

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How many rebels are there?

5,000
20,000
10,000
15,000
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What word means to stain red?