Macbeth Lessonplan

Macbeth Lesson Plans
Macbeth by William Shakespeare

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Contents
Macbeth Lesson Plans................................................................................................................. 1
Contents...................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 4
Lesson Calendar.......................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter Abstracts...................................................................................................................... 18
Character Descriptions.............................................................................................................. 27
Object Descriptions.................................................................................................................... 32
Daily Lessons............................................................................................................................ 34
Fun Activities.............................................................................................................................. 63
Essay Topics.............................................................................................................................. 66
Short Essay Questions.............................................................................................................. 69
Short Essay Questions Key....................................................................................................... 78
Multiple Choice.......................................................................................................................... 88
Multiple Choice Key................................................................................................................. 117
Short Answer Questions........................................................................................................... 118
Short Answer Questions Key................................................................................................... 144
Oral Reading Evaluation Sheet................................................................................................ 170
Reading Assignment Sheet...................................................................................................... 171
Writing Evaluation Form........................................................................................................... 172
One Week Quiz A.................................................................................................................... 173
Two Week Quiz A..................................................................................................................... 176
Four Week Quiz A.................................................................................................................... 179
Four Week Quiz B.................................................................................................................... 182
Eight Week Quiz A................................................................................................................... 185
Eight Week Quiz B................................................................................................................... 188
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Eight Week Quiz C................................................................................................................... 191
Eight Week Quiz D................................................................................................................... 194
Eight Week Quiz E................................................................................................................... 197
Eight Week Quiz F................................................................................................................... 200
Eight Week Quiz G.................................................................................................................. 203
Mid-Book Test - Easy............................................................................................................... 206
Final Test - Easy...................................................................................................................... 212
Mid-Book Test - Medium.......................................................................................................... 218
Final Test - Medium.................................................................................................................. 225
Mid-Book Test - Hard............................................................................................................... 232
Final Test - Hard....................................................................................................................... 239
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Introduction
Teaching Macbeth
The Macbeth lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all
learning styles. Inside you'll find 30 Daily Lessons, 20 Fun Activities, 180 Multiple
Choice Questions, 60 Short Essay Questions, 20 Essay Questions, Quizzes/Homework
Assignments, Tests, and more. The lessons and activities will help students gain an
intimate understanding of the text, while the tests and quizzes will help you evaluate
how well the students have grasped the material.
Target Grade: 7th-12th (Middle School and High School)
Length of Lesson Plan: Approximately 132 pages. Page count is estimated at 300
words per page. Length will vary depending on format viewed.
Browse The Macbeth Lesson Plan:
 Introduction  Short Essay Questions

 Lesson Calendar  Multiple Choice
 Chapter Abstracts  Short Answer Questions
 Character Descriptions  Worksheets and Evaluation Forms
 Object Descriptions  Quizzes
 Daily Lessons  Tests
 Fun Activities  Quiz/Test Generator
 Essay Topics
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Full Lesson Plan Overview
Completely Customizable!
The Macbeth lesson plan is downloadable in PDF and Word. The Word file is viewable
with any PC or Mac and can be further adjusted if you want to mix questions around
and/or add your own headers for things like "Name," "Period," and "Date." The Word file
offers unlimited customizing options so that you can teach in the most efficient manner
possible. Once you download the file, it is yours to keep and print for your classroom.
Lesson Plan Calendars
The Lesson Plan Calendars provide daily suggestions about what to teach. They
include detailed descriptions of when to assign reading, homework, in-class work, fun
activities, quizzes, tests and more. Use the entire Macbeth calendar, or supplement it
with your own curriculum ideas. Calendars cover one, two, four, and eight week units.
Determine how long your Macbeth unit will be, then use one of the calendars provided
to plan out your entire lesson.
Chapter Abstracts
Chapter abstracts are short descriptions of events that occur in each chapter of
Macbeth. They highlight major plot events and detail the important relationships and
characteristics of important characters. The Chapter Abstracts can be used to review
what the students have read, or to prepare the students for what they will read. Hand
the abstracts out in class as a study guide, or use them as a "key" for a class
discussion. They are relatively brief, but can serve to be an excellent refresher of
Macbeth for either a student or teacher.
Character and Object Descriptions
Character and Object Descriptions provide descriptions of the significant characters as

well as objects and places in Macbeth. These can be printed out and used as an
individual study guide for students, a "key" for leading a class discussion, a summary
review prior to exams, or a refresher for an educator. The character and object
descriptions are also used in some of the quizzes and tests in this lesson plan. The
longest descriptions run about 200 words. They become shorter as the importance of
the character or object declines.
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Daily Lessons
This section of the lesson plan contains 30 Daily Lessons. Daily Lessons each have a
specific objective and offer at least three (often more) ways to teach that objective.
Lessons include classroom discussions, group and partner activities, in-class handouts,
individual writing assignments, at least one homework assignment, class participation
exercises and other ways to teach students about Macbeth in a classroom setting. You
can combine daily lessons or use the ideas within them to create your own unique
curriculum. They vary greatly from day to day and offer an array of creative ideas that
provide many options for an educator.
Fun Classroom Activities
Fun Classroom Activities differ from Daily Lessons because they make "fun" a priority.
The 20 enjoyable, interactive classroom activities that are included will help students
understand Macbeth in fun and entertaining ways. Fun Classroom Activities include
group projects, games, critical thinking activities, brainstorming sessions, writing poems,
drawing or sketching, and countless other creative exercises. Many of the activities
encourage students to interact with each other, be creative and think "outside of the
box," and ultimately grasp key concepts from the text by "doing" rather than simply
studying. Fun activities are a great way to keep students interested and engaged while
still providing a deeper understanding of Macbeth and its themes.
Essay Questions/Writing Assignments
These 20 Essay Questions/Writing Assignments can be used as essay questions on a

test, or as stand-alone essay topics for a take-home or in-class writing assignment on
Macbeth. Students should have a full understanding of the unit material in order to
answer these questions. They often include multiple parts of the work and ask for a
thorough analysis of the overall text. They nearly always require a substantial response.
Essay responses are typically expected to be one (or more) page(s) and consist of
multiple paragraphs, although it is possible to write answers more briefly. These essays
are designed to challenge a student's understanding of the broad points in a work,
interactions among the characters, and main points and themes of the text. But, they
also cover many of the other issues specific to the work and to the world today.
Short Essay Questions
The 60 Short Essay Questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence
answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of Macbeth by
describing what they've read, rather than just recalling it. The short essay questions
evaluate not only whether students have read the material, but also how well they
understand and can apply it. They require more thought than multiple choice questions,
but are shorter than the essay questions.
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Multiple Choice Questions
The 180 Multiple Choice Questions in this lesson plan will test a student's recall and
understanding of Macbeth. Use these questions for quizzes, homework assignments or
tests. The questions are broken out into sections, so they focus on specific chapters
within Macbeth. This allows you to test and review the book as you proceed through the
unit. Typically, there are 5-15 questions per chapter, act or section.
Evaluation Forms
Use the Oral Reading Evaluation Form when students are reading aloud in class. Pass
the forms out before you assign reading, so students will know what to expect. You can
use the forms to provide general feedback on audibility, pronunciation, articulation,
expression and rate of speech. You can use this form to grade students, or simply
comment on their progress.
Use the Writing Evaluation Form when you're grading student essays. This will help you
establish uniform criteria for grading essays even though students may be writing about
different aspects of the material. By following this form you will be able to evaluate the
thesis, organization, supporting arguments, paragraph transitions, grammar, spelling,
punctuation, etc. of each student's essay.
Quizzes/Homework Assignments
The Quizzes/Homework Assignments are worksheets that can be used in a variety of

ways. They pull questions from the multiple choice and short essay sections, the
character and object descriptions, and the chapter abstracts to create worksheets that
can be used for pop quizzes, in-class assignments and homework. Periodic homework
assignments and quizzes are a great way to encourage students to stay on top of their
assigned reading. They can also help you determine which concepts and ideas your
class grasps and which they need more guidance on. By pulling from the different
sections of the lesson plan, quizzes and homework assignments offer a comprehensive
review of Macbeth in manageable increments that are less substantial than a full blown
test.
Tests
Use the Test Summary page to determine which pre-made test is most relevant to your
students' learning styles. This lesson plan provides both full unit tests and mid-unit tests.
You can choose from several tests that include differing combinations of multiple choice
questions, short answer questions, short essay questions, full essay questions,
character and object matching, etc. Some of the tests are designed to be more difficult
than others. Some have essay questions, while others are limited to short-response
questions, like multiple choice, matching and short answer questions. If you don't find
the combination of questions that best suits your class, you can also create your own
test on Macbeth.
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Lesson Calendar
Definitions
 Review Chapter Abstracts: Chapter abstracts are synopses of each chapter

that you can use to review the reading assignments with your students.
 Daily Lessons: There are 30 daily lessons detailed in this lesson plan. Select a
new daily lesson for each day.
 Fun Activities: There are 20 fun activities in this lesson plan. They serve as a
way for students to interact with the material in an enjoyable, educational way.
 Read Aloud in Class: Ask students to take turns reading aloud from where they
left off in their most recent reading assignment. Use the Oral Reading Evaluation
Form in this lesson plan to evaluate their reading skills.
 In-Class Handout: An in-class handout can be one of the quizzes/homework
assignments, vocabulary games, worksheets, or an essay/writing assignment. It's
something the students can complete and turn in during class, or begin in-class
and take home to finish as a homework assignment.
One Week Lesson Calendar
Before the unit begins:
 Homework Assignment: Read through Act 1, Scene 7

Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3 - Quiz Day 4 - Day 5 - Test
Introduce Unit Review Unit Review Unit
Review Review Review Review Test

Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to
Act 1, Scene 7 Act 3, Scene 3 Act 5, Scene 1 Act 5, Scene 8
1 Lesson from 1 Lesson from Quiz 1 Lesson from

Daily Lessons Daily Lessons Daily Lessons
1-8 9-15 1 Lesson from 24-30
Daily Lessons
1 Fun Activity 1 In-Class 16-23 1 In-Class
from Fun Handout Handout
Activities 1-10 1 In-Class
Homework Handout Homework
Students Read Assignment: Assignment:
Aloud in Class Read through 1 Fun Activity Study for the
Act 5, Scene 1 from Fun test
Homework and choose a Activities 11-20
Assignment: homework
Read through assignment Homework
Assignment:
8
Act 3, Scene 3 from one of the Read through
Daily Lessons Act 5, Scene 8
and assign an
essay, due the
week following
the test
Two Week Lesson Calendar

Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3 - Day 4 - Day 5 - Quiz
Introduce Unit Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit
Review Review Review Review Review

Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to
Act 1, Scene 4 Act 1, Scene 7 Act 2, Scene 3 Act 3, Scene 2 Act 3, Scene 5
1 Lesson from 1 Lesson from 1 Lesson from 1 Lesson from Quiz

Daily Lessons Daily Lessons Daily Lessons Daily Lessons
1-4 5-8 9-12 13-15 Homework
Assignment:
Students Read 1 Fun Activity 1 In-Class 1 Fun Activity Read through
Aloud in Class from Fun Handout from Fun Act 4, Scene 2
Activities 1-5 Activities 6-10 and assign an
Homework Homework essay, due the
Assignment: Homework Assignment: Review for the week following
Read through Assignment: Read through quiz the final test
Act 1, Scene 7 Read through Act 3, Scene 2
Act 2, Scene 3 Homework
Assignment:
Read through
Act 3, Scene 5
and study for
the quiz
Day 6 - Day 7 - Day 8 - Day 9 - Day 10 - Final
Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit Test

1 Lesson from 1 Lesson from 1 Lesson from 1 Lesson from
9
Daily Lessons Daily Lessons Daily Lessons Daily Lessons
16-19 20-23 24-27 28-30
1 Fun Activity 1 In-Class 1 In-Class 1 In-Class

from Fun Handout Handout Handout
Activities 11-15
Students Read 1 Fun Activity Review for the
Homework Aloud in Class from Fun test
Assignment: Activities 16-20
Read through Homework Homework
Act 5, Scene 2 Assignment: Homework Assignment:
and choose a Read through Assignment: Study for the
homework Act 5, Scene 5 Read through test
assignment and choose a Act 5, Scene 8
from one of the homework
Daily Lessons assignment
from one of the
Daily Lessons
Four Week Lesson Calendar


Students Read 1 Lesson from Review Review Quiz

Aloud in Class Daily Lessons Homework Homework
1-2 1 Lesson from
Homework 1 Lesson from 1 Lesson from Daily Lessons
Assignment: 1 In-Class Daily Lessons Daily Lessons 7-8
Read through Handout 3-4 5-6
Act 1, Scene 4 Students Read
Homework 1 Fun Activity 1 Fun Activity Aloud in Class
Assignment: from Fun from Fun
Read through Activities 1-3 Activities 4-5 Homework
Act 1, Scene 5 Assignment:
and choose a Homework 1 In-Class Read through
homework Assignment: Handout Act 2, Scene 3
assignment Read through and choose a
10
from one of the Act 1, Scene 7 Homework homework
Daily Lessons and choose a Assignment: assignment
homework Read through from one of the
assignment Act 2, Scene 1 Daily Lessons
from one of the
Daily Lessons
Day 6 - Day 7 - Day 8 - Day 9 - Day 10 - Mid
Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit Unit Test


Homework Homework Homework Homework
Homework
Daily Lesson 9 1 Lesson from 1 Lesson from 1 Lesson from Assignment:
Daily Lessons Daily Lessons Daily Lessons Read through
1 Fun Activity 10-11 12-13 14-15 Act 4, Scene 1
from Fun and assign an
Activities 6-7 1 In-Class 1 Fun Activity 1 In-Class essay, due the
Handout from Fun Handout week following
Homework Activities 8-9 the final test
Assignment: Students Read Review for the
Read through Aloud in Class Homework test
and choose a Homework Read through Homework
homework Assignment: Act 3, Scene 3 Assignment:
assignment Read through and choose a Read through
from one of the Act 3, Scene 2 homework Act 3, Scene 5
Daily Lessons and choose a assignment and study for
homework from one of the the test
assignment Daily Lessons
from one of the
Daily Lessons
Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit

Review the test 1 Lesson from Review Review Quiz

Daily Lessons Homework Homework
11
Daily Lesson 17-18 1 Lesson from 1 Lesson from Daily Lesson
16 Daily Lessons Daily Lessons 23
1 Fun Activity 19-20 21-22
Students Read from Fun Students Read
Aloud in Class Activities 10-12 1 In-Class 1 Fun Activity Aloud in Class
Handout from Fun
Homework Homework Activities 13-14 1 Fun Activity
Assignment: Assignment: Homework from Fun
Read through Read through Assignment: Homework Activities 15-16
Act 4, Scene 2 Act 5, Scene 1 Read through Assignment:
and choose a Act 5, Scene 2 Read through Homework
homework and choose a Act 5, Scene 4 Assignment:
assignment homework and choose a Read through
from one of the assignment homework Act 5, Scene 5
Daily Lessons from one of the assignment and choose a
Daily Lessons from one of the homework
from one of the
Daily Lessons
Review Review Review Daily Lesson Test

Chapter Chapter Chapter 30
Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to
Act 5, Scene 5 Act 5, Scene 7 Act 5, Scene 8 1 In-Class
Handout
Review Review Review
Homework Homework Homework Homework
Assignment:
1 Lesson from 1 Lesson from 1 Lesson from Study for the
Daily Lessons Daily Lessons Daily Lessons test
24-25 26-27 28-29
1 Fun Activity 1 In-Class 1 In-Class

from Fun Handout Handout
Activities 17-18
Students Read 1 Fun Activity
Homework Aloud in Class from Fun
Assignment: Activities 19-20
Read through Homework
and choose a Read through
homework Act 5, Scene 8
assignment and choose a
from one of the homework
12
from one of the
Daily Lessons
Eight Week Lesson Calendar

Review Review Review Review Quiz

Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Fun Activity 2
Students Read
Students Read Daily Lesson 1 Review Review Aloud in Class
Aloud in Class Homework Homework
1 In-Class Homework
Homework Handout Daily Lesson 2 Daily Lesson 3 Assignment:
Assignment: Read through
Read through Homework Fun Activity 1 1 In-Class Act 1, Scene 5
Act 1, Scene 2 Assignment: Handout
Read through Homework
and complete Read through
the Daily Act 1, Scene 4
Lesson and complete
the Daily
Lesson
Day 6 - Day 7 - Day 8 - Quiz Day 9 - Day 10 -
Review Review Review Review Fun Activity 5

Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to 1 In-Class
Act 1, Scene 5 Act 1, Scene 6 Act 1, Scene 7 Act 2, Scene 1 Handout
Daily Lesson 4 Review Quiz Review Homework

Homework Homework Assignment:
Fun Activity 3 Review Read through
Daily Lesson 5 Homework Daily Lesson 7 Act 2, Scene 2
Homework
Assignment: 1 In-Class Daily Lesson 6 Fun Activity 4
Read through Handout
13
Act 1, Scene 6 Students Read Students Read 1 In-Class
and complete Aloud in Class Aloud in Class Handout
the Daily
Lesson Homework Homework
Assignment: Assignment:
Read through Read through
Act 1, Scene 7 Act 2, Scene 1
and complete and complete
the Daily the Daily
Lesson Lesson
Day 11 - Day 12 - Quiz Day 13 - Day 14 - Day 15 - Quiz
Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit
Review Review Review Review Quiz

Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Students Read
Act 2, Scene 2 Act 2, Scene 3 Act 2, Scene 4 Act 3, Scene 1 Aloud in Class
Daily Lesson 8 Quiz Review Review Fun Activity 8

Homework Homework
Students Read Daily Lesson 9 Homework
Aloud in Class Daily Lesson Daily Lesson Assignment:
Fun Activity 6 10 11 Read through
Homework Act 3, Scene 2
Assignment: Homework 1 In-Class Fun Activity 7 and complete
Read through Assignment: Handout the Daily
Act 2, Scene 3 Read through Homework Lesson
and study for Act 2, Scene 4 Homework Assignment:
the quiz and complete Assignment: Complete the
the Daily Read through Daily Lesson
Lesson Act 3, Scene 1
and complete
the Daily
Lesson

Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Homework
Act 3, Scene 2 Act 3, Scene 3 Act 3, Scene 4 Act 3, Scene 5 Assignment:
Assign an
Daily Lesson Review Review Review essay, due on
12 Homework Homework Homework day 38
Fun Activity 9 Daily Lesson Daily Lesson 1 In-Class
14
Homework 13 14 Handout
Assignment:
Read through 1 In-Class 1 In-Class Review for the
Act 3, Scene 3 Handout Handout test
and complete
the Daily Students Read Fun Activity 10 Homework
Lesson Aloud in Class Assignment:
Homework Study for the
Homework Assignment: test
Read through Act 3, Scene 5
Act 3, Scene 4 and complete
the Daily
Lesson
Daily Lesson Daily Lesson Review Review Review

15 16 Chapter Chapter Chapter
Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to
Review the test 1 In-Class Act 3, Scene 6 Act 4, Scene 1 Act 4, Scene 2
Handout
Review Review Quiz
Homework Homework Homework
Assignment: Daily Lesson
Read through Daily Lesson Fun Activity 12 18
Act 3, Scene 6 17
and complete Homework Fun Activity 13
the Daily Fun Activity 11 Assignment:
Lesson Read through Homework
Homework Act 4, Scene 2 Assignment:
Read through Act 4, Scene 3
Act 4, Scene 1 and complete
and complete the Daily
the Daily Lesson
Lesson

Chapter Homework Chapter Chapter Chapter
Act 4, Scene 3 Daily Lesson Act 5, Scene 1 Act 5, Scene 2 Act 5, Scene 3
20
Review Review Review Quiz
1 In-Class
15
Homework Handout Homework Homework Fun Activity 15
Daily Lesson Students Read Daily Lesson Daily Lesson Homework

19 Aloud in Class 21 22 Assignment:
Read through
Homework Homework Fun Activity 14 1 In-Class Act 5, Scene 4
Assignment: Assignment: Handout
Complete the Read through Homework
Daily Lesson Act 5, Scene 1 Assignment: Homework
and complete Read through Assignment:
the Daily Act 5, Scene 2 Read through
Lesson and complete Act 5, Scene 3
the Daily and study for
Lesson the quiz
Review Daily Lesson Review Review Review

Chapter 24 Chapter Chapter Chapter
Act 5, Scene 4 Fun Activity 16 Act 5, Scene 5 Act 5, Scene 6 Act 5, Scene 7
Daily Lesson Homework Review Review Quiz

23 Assignment: Homework Homework
Read through Students Read
Students Read Act 5, Scene 5 Daily Lesson Daily Lesson Aloud in Class
Aloud in Class and complete 25 26
the Daily Daily Lesson
Lesson 1 In-Class Fun Activity 17 27
Handout
Homework Fun Activity 18
Homework Assignment:
Assignment: Read through Homework
Read through Act 5, Scene 7 Assignment:
Act 5, Scene 6 Read through
and complete Act 5, Scene 8
the Daily and complete
Lesson the Daily
Lesson
Review 1 In-Class Collect essay Review Test

Chapter Handout assignments Homework
Abstracts up to
Act 5, Scene 8 Homework Daily Lesson Daily Lesson
Assignment: 29 30
16
Review Finish the Fun Activity 20 1 In-Class
Homework essay Handout
Homework
Daily Lesson Assignment: Review for the
28 Complete the test
Daily Lesson
Fun Activity 19
Homework
Assignment:
Complete the
Daily Lesson
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Chapter Abstracts
Act 1, Scene 1
• Three Witches meet in a desert place with thunder, lightning, and rain.
• They vow to meet again, with Macbeth, when some mighty battle is over before the
sun sets on the heath.
• There is something murky and terrible in the air.
Act 1, Scene 2
• Duncan, Malcolm, Donalbain, and Lennox, in a camp near Forres, meet a wounded
Sergeant from whom Malcolm solicits information to inform Duncan about the battle
fought to liberate Malcolm from captivity.
• The soldier replies that the rebel, Macdonwald, initially fought valiantly, as equals,
against Macbeth until finally Macbeth ripped him in half with his sword and hung his
head upon the battlements.
• Surgeons are sent for to assist the Sergeant who is overcome by his wounds. Ross
enters, reporting that the fight against the Norwegian King, assisted by the thane of
Cawdor is over.
• Victory belongs to Duncan! The Norwegian King must pay tribute in order to bury his
men.
• The Thane of Cawdor, who rebelled against Duncan, will die, surrendering his title to
Macbeth.
Act 1, Scene 3
• One of the Witches has been affronted by a sailor's wife who would not share her
chestnuts, munching them ungraciously while she watched.
• In revenge, the Witch vows revenge against her husband, cursing him with
sleeplessness and tempests, leaving him drained and exhausted.
• The Witches prophesy that Macbeth will become thane of Cawdor and, eventually
king. They answer his request for prophesy with the claim that he will not be a king, but
he will be father to kings.
• Ross and Angus appear. In fact, Macbeth will be thane of Cawdor after all, for the
thane, although still alive, faces execution.
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Act 1, Scene 4
• Malcolm says the rebel thane confessed, asked Duncan's pardon, and then died like a
gentleman, with great dignity, with a seeming indifference to his death.
• Duncan expresses his great gratitude towards Macbeth. He expresses the same
towards Banquo but bestows the title of Prince of Cumberland on Malcolm.
• Macbeth, still reeling from the Witches' prophecy, sees this as an obstacle to his climb
towards the throne.
Act 1, Scene 5
• Lady Macbeth is reading a letter from Macbeth. The letter recounts his encounter with
the three "weird sisters" and the prophecy of his ensuing kingship.
• She, in soliloquy, conveys her fear that Macbeth is too soft, too filled with "the milk of
human kindness" to do the things he must do to fulfill the prophecy.
• She tells Macbeth to play the innocent before Duncan, but underneath retain the
serpent's cunning. She tells him to leave everything else to her.
Act 1, Scene 6
• Duncan and Banquo discuss how pleasant and inviting Macbeth's castle appears to
them. Lady Macbeth greets them.
• Duncan says how they had tried to catch up with him, but his great love of his lady no
doubt helped spur his horses on, fast ahead of the royal entourage.
• She is painfully obsequious in making them welcome. He asks her to lead him to his
host, Macbeth.
Act 1, Scene 7
• Macbeth says he will very likely, if found committing this crime, be forced to take the
"poison'd chalice" to his own lips. He is both a precious kinsman to Duncan as well as
his host.
• Macbeth's caution does not sit well with his "dear partner," Lady Macbeth, who
furiously chides him for his fastidiousness in taking action, implying even that he is a
rank coward.
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• Her plan is to drug Duncan's chamberlains with wine and kill Duncan with the
chamberlains' daggers while they sleep. Their chamberlains and their daggers will be
covered with blood.
Act 2, Scene 1
• Banquo speaks with Fleance, his son, who is holding a torch before him. Banquo is
having a bad night, filled with unpleasant thoughts.
• Macbeth enters the scene. Banquo notes that he, also, appears to be up. Banquo
remarks that the King, however, is asleep.
• Duncan is greatly happy with Macbeth and his wife and has rewarded Lady Macbeth
with a diamond.
• Banquo leaves. Macbeth sends a message through a servant to Lady Macbeth telling
her to ring a bell when his drink is ready and to then go to bed and leave the rest to him.
• Macbeth, now alone, sees a vision--a dagger is before him, palpable, but he cannot
take its handle.
Act 2, Scene 2
• The same wine that has caused the chamberlains to lie in drunken slumber has now
emboldened Lady Macbeth.
• Macbeth, perhaps gripped with the anguish of his terrible deed has heard a voice
proclaim, "Macbeth shall sleep no more."
• Lady Macbeth chides him for this foolishness, this brain sickness, and tells him to
wash his hands and return the daggers. He refuses to visit them again. She says she
will do it.
• Macbeth hears a knocking. He is now appalled by every noise. He fears he cannot

wash the stain of blood away, even with the help of the mighty Neptune.
Act 2, Scene 3
• A Porter begins this scene with "knock-knock" jokes about the afterlife. When Macduff
enters with Lennox, the same Porter jokes with Macduff regarding the effect of drink.
• Lennox then asks for the King, who has asked him to wake him, and Macbeth says he
will escort him to him.
• While Macduff goes within the King's chamber, Lennox tells Macbeth what a
horrendous night they had, replete with strange noises, prophecies and lamentations.
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• Macduff comes out of the King's room, horror-stricken by the murder. He tells Macbeth
and Lennox to go in and see for themselves while he loudly proclaims the death to his
friends in the castle.
• The "outraged" Macbeth has murdered the chamberlains, whose daggers and faces
were stained with Duncan's blood. Lady Macbeth calls for help.
• Macduff, Macbeth, Donalbain and Malcolm say that they'll meet shortly to discuss the
situation but Malcolm and Donalbain, both sons of the King, decide to leave suddenly.
Act 2, Scene 4
• Outside Macbeth's castle, Ross and an Old Man speak about some of the anomalies
they have seen recently. The Old man is seventy years old but he has never seen
strange things like this.
• It is day, but darkness shrouds the Earth. A powerful falcon was killed by a mousing
owl. Duncan's horses have turned wild against men and were seen, by Ross himself, to
eat each other.
• Macduff appears and tells Ross that it was the chamberlains, who Macbeth killed, that
dispatched Duncan.
• The quick flight of Malcolm and Donalbain, both Duncan's sons, have cast suspicion
on them as ultimate perpetrators.
• This suspicion has made Macbeth a logical candidate for king and he has gone to
Scone to be made King.
Act 3, Scene 1
• Banquo, speaking in soliloquy, acknowledges the Witches' prophecy. Perhaps his own
prophecy will come true--for although Macbeth is king, he, not Macbeth, will become the
father of kings.
• Macbeth, as King, and Lady Macbeth, as Queen, now enter with a royal entourage.
Banquo will be the chief guest at their celebration feast.
• Duncan's sons are in England and Ireland denying they have murdered their father.
• Macbeth is aware that the Witches' prophecy, although giving him Kingship, stripped
him of his lineage. He now hires two murderers to dispatch Banquo and his son.
Act 3, Scene 2
• Lady Macbeth finds out that, indeed, Banquo will be there tonight.
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• Macbeth cannot put his past deeds behind him and is obviously plotting to destroy
Banquo. He does not tell Lady Macbeth his plans.
Act 3, Scene 3
• The Murderers lie in wait for Banquo in a park near the Palace.
• When Banquo and Fleance come, they set upon Banquo. He calls on his son to
escape, which he does. Banquo is vanquished.
Act 3, Scene 4
• Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Ross, Lennox, Lords, and Attendants take their positions in a
hall in the castle. As they are seated, one of Banquo's murderers appears at the door.
• Macbeth asks him to stand outside. Banquo is dead, buried in a trench with twenty
gashes in his head. But his son, Fleance, is still alive, a fact which terrifies Macbeth.
• Macbeth joins the banquet, but the ghost of Banquo sits in his place. Macbeth sees
the ghost. His guests think that he is just ill.
• Macbeth says he would not be afraid of any other form--tiger, bear or rhinoceros--
except for this, his vanquished friend. The ghost leaves once more.
• Now Lady Macbeth is worried and she asks the guests to leave. Macduff appears to
have refused his summons. Macbeth decides to sleep and to see the Witches the next
day.
Act 3, Scene 5
• The Witches meet Hecate who is mad at them for not alerting her about Macbeth. For
Macbeth, to her, is just a "wayward son," who cares not for them, probably not worth
trifling with.
• She is off to the moon, where she will capture a "vaporous drop," which she will distill
to cause great artificial sprites to manifest.
• These creatures will then draw Macbeth through deep illusions to hold a false security
about his life.
Act 3, Scene 6
• Lennox comments to a Lord on the murders of Banquo and of Duncan.
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• Macduff has fled to England where, in disgrace, he is plotting against Macbeth with
Malcolm, Duncan's heir.
Act 4, Scene 1
• The Witches stir horrid things (like lizard scales and dragons teeth) in their cauldron as
they wait on Macbeth. Hecate comes briefly. They dance and sing.
• Macbeth meets them, demanding to know his fate. They present powerful apparitions
to counsel him.
• The first, an armed head, warns Macbeth against Macduff.
• The second, a loud, bloody child, tells Macbeth he will not be harmed by any born of a
woman. Macbeth rests more comfortably after that discussion but still decides to kill
Macduff.
• Next, a child appears to him, holding a tree in his hand. This child tells him that he will
not be destroyed until "Great Birnam wood to high Dunsinane hill shall come against
him."
• The Witches dance with Hecate and disappear. He is left alone. Lennox enters,
informing him that Macduff has fled to England in time to escape Macbeth's plans on his
life.
Act 4, Scene 2
• Lady Macduff enters with Ross, her cousin, and her son. She indicates that her
husband's flight makes them look like traitors, joining the likes of Fleance, Malcolm and
Donalbain, who also fled.
• She tells Ross that Macduff has cruelly abandoned her. Ross tells her she needs to be
more schooled in her husband's ways.
• As they banter, in a kind of jesting way, a messenger enters, warning them to leave.
Murderers come and kill her son. After he dies, she runs, screaming for help.
Act 4, Scene 3
• Malcolm speaks to Macduff as though he was filled with sadness and would weep at
the horror of all that has happened. Macduff tells him to be strong and take up his sword
for Scotland.
• Malcolm says that if he were to take over Macbeth's crown, Scotland would suffer
more because of his many vices. Compared to his vices, Macbeth will seem "as a
lamb."
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• Malcolm tells Macduff he has not actual virtues but relishes crime. Is he fit to govern?
Macduff replies that he isn't really fit to live and mourns for Scotland under a new tyrant.
• It turns out that Malcolm was testing Macbeth. He is really a virgin, does not covet
other's property, and delights "no less in truth than life."
• Ross Macduff that his wife and child have been killed in his castle as the murderers
were searching for him. Macduff swears vengeance against Macbeth.
Act 5, Scene 1
• A doctor and a Gentlewoman are discussing Lady Macbeth, who is sleepwalking. She
will actually even write in her sleep.
• While they are conversing, Lady Macbeth, eyes completely open, sleepwalks in front
of them. She is rubbing her hands, trying to rid herself of a "damned spot."
• She speaks aloud, talking about how it was possible for an old man to have so much
blood in him. She talks about Macduff's wife and Banquo.
• The doctor does not know what to say. He has heard the unthinkable. He believes she
needs a priest more than a physician.
Act 5, Scene 2
• In a country setting near Dunsinane, soldiers with Menteith, Caitness, Angus and
Lennox enter the scene with a drum and colors.
• The English soldiers are young and untried. Macbeth, in his highly fortified castle in
Dunsinane, seems possessed by an fiery rage because of his guilt.
• Angus speaks of Macbeth's guilt over his "secret murders." They and their soldiers will
purge Macbeth of his illness through a righteous war.
Act 5, Scene 3
• Macbeth, at Dunsinane, tells his doctor and attendants not to give him any more
reports. He is not worried about anything unless "Birnam wood remove to Dunsinane."
• When a servant tries to warn him of the approaching 10,000 soldiers, he flies into a
rage, calling him a coward.
• Macbeth calls Seyton and has him prepare his armor. Seyton says it is not necessary,
but Macbeth wants to prepare himself.
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Act 5, Scene 4
• An expedition, near Birnam wood, marches towards Dunsinane.
• Malcolm suggests that each soldier saws off a bough and carries it before himself as
camouflage to hide their numbers.
• Although many have revolted, Macbeth stays in Dunsinane, in his castle, thinking he
will somehow triumph.
Act 5, Scene 5
• Macbeth in Dunsinane speaks confidently about withstanding a siege in the fortified
castle. His enemies risk famine and ague.
• Macbeth hears is a shrill cry. He finds out devastating news. His wife has died. He
philosophizes about all his days only point the way to "dusty death."
• A sentry reports that Birnam wood appears to be itself moving to Dunsinane. The
sentry does not realize that he has seen camouflaged soldiers.
• Macbeth now is truly alarmed--for it appears the Witches' prophecy is coming true--
Birnam wood is coming to Dunsinane.
Act 5, Scene 6
• The army of Malcolm, with Siward and Macduff, replete with their drums and banners,
rests before the castle.
• Malcolm orders his men to put down their boughs. Siward will lead the first assault
against the castle.
Act 5, Scene 7
• Macbeth battles young Siward in a bloody sword fight, slaying young Siward. He
leaves, feeling confident in his defeat of young Siward.
• Macduff enters the scene, hunting for Macbeth, eager to avenge himself against
Macbeth directly.
Act 5, Scene 8
• Macbeth will not to fall upon his sword like the ancient Caesars, but fight to the death.
When Macduff enters, he has his opportunity.
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• When Macbeth tells Macduff the prophesy about how he cannot be killed by a man
born of woman, Macduff says he was ripped out of his mother womb--so he was not
born in a natural way.
• Macbeth wishes to yield, but Macduff mocks him, calling him coward and threatening
to "paint" him on a pole, with a sign below saying "Here you may see the tyrant."
• Ross tells General Siward his son died nobly and Siward, though greatly saddened, is
glad that he died with such dignity.
• Macduff enters with Macbeth's head. He hails Malcolm as king. Malcolm responds by
making his military leaders the royal title of earls.
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Character Descriptions
Angus
This character is a Scottish nobleman who appears in Act V with the Scottish rebels.
Apparitions
These characters come from a cauldron after animal and human blood, on top of a
variety of other ingredients, is poured in.
Attendants
These characters carry out such tasks as helping the bleeding sergeant find surgeons,
guarding their masters, and delivering messages.
Banquo
This character is a Scottish general told in a prophecy that his children will be kings. He
is killed by a good friend.
Boy
This character watches his father get murdered before he is killed himself.
English Doctor
This character comments on the healing touch of the saintly king.
Fleance
This character escapes the attack of trained murderers, but watches his father die.
Gentlemen
These characters are present and addressed at an important banquet.
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Cathness (in some editions, Caithness)
This character is a Scottish nobleman who is one of the rebels against the main
character.
Gentlewoman
This character speaks knowledgeably to the doctor about her master's sleepwalking
routine.
Donalbain
When the murder of his father is disclosed, this character suggests that he and a friend
flee the country and then leaves for Ireland.
Duncan (King Duncan of Scotland)

This character is a good man who is ruthlessly murdered because of his power. On the
battlefield, he appears to be a competent leader who confronts both a rebellion and an
invasion.
Ghost of Banquo
This character appears at a banquet scene and is only seen by one person, who is filled
with guilt.
Hecat (also Hecate)

This character is the goddess of witchcraft and, when she first appears on stage, is
described as looking angry.
King Duncan of Scotland (Duncan)

This character is a good man who is ruthlessly murdered because of his power. On the
battlefield, he appears to be a competent leader who confronts both a rebellion and an
invasion.
Earl of Northumberland (Siward, Earl of

Northumberland)
This is the title for one of the conspirators against the main character.
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Lennox
This character is a Scottish nobleman who wrongly accuses some servants of
murdering their high-profile master.
Lords
These unnamed characters pray for better times in Scotland.
Macbeth
This character is a nobleman and a Scottish general in the army who is told a prophecy
stating that no man born of woman can defeat him.
Lady Macbeth
This character is found sleepwalking due to guilt and later commits suicide.
Macduff
This character's family is killed, and he later is the only person who can defeat the main
character, having not been born of woman.
Lady Macduff
This character and her son are murdered when her husband flees to England.
Malcolm
This character's help is sought in restoring rightful rule in Scotland. He assumes the role
of kingship at the end of the play.
Menteth (in some editions, Menteith)

This character is a Scottish nobleman who seems confident that his master's cause will
succeed and restore peace and order to Scotland.
Messengers
These characters perform an important role in communication during the play.
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Murderers (Three Murderers, or Murtherers)
These characters are hired to remove any threat from the main character.
Officers
These characters have nonspeaking parts and are present in battle scenes, camp
scenes, and in the castle.
Old Man
This character represents experience and memory and comments on the disturbances
in nature on the night of a murder, unprecedented in his recollection.
Porter
This character hears knocking, but takes his time in answering, imagining that he is at
hell's gate.
Rosse (in some editions, Ross)

This character comments on unusual things happening in nature after the
assassination, such as the horses eating each other.
Scots Doctor
This character advises that the wife of the main character needs spiritual rather than
physical healing and gives his opinion that she is not sick, but troubled by her
imagination.
Sergeant
This character introduces the image of the spreading bloodshed which stains the land.
Servant
This character brings news of the ten thousand English invaders approaching the
castle.
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Sewer
This character is a butler who waits on guests at the castle.
Seyton
This character is his master's only trusted subordinate at the end of the play.
Siward (Siward, Earl of Northumberland)

When this character learns the news of his son's death in the final scene, he is satisfied
that his son received his injuries on the front of his body, facing the battle rather than
running away, and declares him now "God's soldier".
Young Siward
This young character fights against the main character and dies in the battle by the
main character's sword.
Soldiers
These characters make up the armies.
Weird Sisters (Three Witches)

This is the name the main character gives the conjurers of prophecies.
Three Witches (Weird Sisters)

These characters give a prophecy to the main character which causes his death.
Three Other Witches

These characters enter with Hecate.
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Object Descriptions
Forres
This is a castle in Scotland where Duncan lives.
Prophecies
These half-truths are the main cause of most of the bloodshed in this play.
Inverness
This is where Macbeth's castle is before he becomes king. It is also where Macbeth and
Lady Macbeth kill Duncan.
Fife
This is where Macduff and his family live before they are murdered.
Banquo's Ghost
This is a manifestation of Macbeth's guilty conscience that only he can see.
First Vision
This is what warns Macbeth to beware of Macduff.
Second Vision
This is what tells Macbeth that no one of woman born will kill him.
Third Vision
This is what tells Macbeth that he will see his end only when the woods move to the
castle.
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Birnam Wood
This is a forest where Malcolm's men disguise themselves with tree branches, so when
they approach Macbeth's castle it looks as if the forest itself is moving and their
numbers are concealed.
Dunsinane Hill
This is where Macbeth awaits Malcolm's troops.
Line of Kings
This shows Macbeth that it will not be his descendants who inherit the Scottish throne.
Blood
Lady Macbeth cannot wash this from her hands in her dreams.
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Daily Lessons
Lesson 1 (from Act 1, Scene 1)
Objective
Act 1, Scene 1
Macbeth is a long play involving a number of intertwining story lines, characters and plot
twists. Following this mess of literary devices can be difficult when coupled with the
challenging language Shakespeare uses. The objective of this lesson will be to create a
plot map of sorts, so following the rest of the play will be easier and enjoyable.
Lesson
1) Class Discussion: Discuss some different ways of mapping the plot. Open it up for
discussion and take ideas and suggestions from class members. Choose the way you
wish to map the plot in the classroom, and then have each student choose their own
personal way that will help them the most. Checking on this assignment can be a
continual process.
2) Class Activity: Review each separate character that is in the introduction along with
their descriptions. Have the students identify each character named, and the classify
them as the protagonist, a main character, a minor character, a foil, etc.
3) Individual Activity: Have a list of all the different settings that will be read in this play.
Have the students write down these settings as well as which characters will appear
there.
4) Group Activity: Divide the class into three or four groups and have them each act out
a part of the first scene for the class. Give them 10 minutes of preparation time, and
perhaps a box of possible props and costumes. When they are finished, have the
students write a quick synopsis of the character they played, and what they learned
about that character from this exercise.
5) Homework. Have students write a detailed summary of Act 1, Scene 1.
6) Homework: Have students write a one-page essay on what they think will become of
their favorite character thus far. Have them give supporting details from the play for their
answer.
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Objective
Act 1, Scene 1
The witches mention that there is something murky in the air warning them of something
to come. The objective of this lesson will be to discuss this ability of being able to sense
things coming, and to find certain parallels in the student's lives.
Lesson
1) Class Discussion: Read aloud with the class the part where the witches sense
something strange in the air. Discuss this with the class. What do you think they sense?
What could be coming? Why do you think they can sense this? Is it just because they
are witches? Are humans able to do this as well? What is this moment in the scene
foreshadowing?
2) Writing Activity: The witches are able to sense some danger coming by something in
the air. Have the students write about a time when they could sense something
important was about to happen. Was it a good something? How did you know it was
coming? How did this strange knowledge affect you? How often does this happen?
Allow some volunteers to read their work.
3) Group Activity: Split the class into groups. Have each groups analyze this scene and
discuss what this scene could be foreshadowing. Have each group write the next scene
from what they think could happen and act it out for the class. Make sure each group is
ready to defend their decisions and ideas with citations from the text. Allow each group
to perform their written scenes and give their defense for their choices.
4) Writing Activity: Read aloud with the class the part where the witches talk about what
they sense coming. Have the students write a pro/con list or short essay about this
ability to sense important things that are coming. What are the good points? What are
the bad points? Which side has the most items? Allow some volunteers to read their
work.
5) Homework. Have the students read Act 1, Scene 2.
6) Homework. Have the students write about a premonition that has affected their life in
some way, whether it be theirs or someone else's.
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Objective
Act 1, Scene 2
The war that just ended between Scotland and Norway will affect the plot in many
different ways from this point on. The objective of this lesson will be to ensure that the
students fully understand what happens, as well as to discuss some of the possible
ways the battle may change the course of events.
Lesson
1) Class Activity: Check the students' plot-maps, and review the plot of the assigned
chapters. Make sure that the students are all aware of what happens and answer any
questions that the students may have, especially concerning the position of different
characters during the battle in Act 1, Scene 2.
2) Class Discussion: Read aloud with the class the part where the wounded sergeant
tells of the battle. Discuss this with the class. Why is this so surprising? How is Macbeth
introduced? How does this differ from what the witches in the last scene led you to
believe? Where is the sergeant wounded? Why does he not die? How is he saved?
What do you think will happen to Macbeth? How will the change the course of the plot?
What did Macbeth do during the battle? How do the other men respond to this news?
Have the students write a personal response to how this very descriptive part of the
scene makes them feel. Allow some volunteers to read their work.
3) Group Activity: Read aloud with the class the part where the battle between Macbeth
on Macdonwald is described. Have the students break into groups, and give each group
a different medium of art, e.g., clay, paint, charcoal, magazine collage, crayon. Have
each group create a work of art with their medium that depicts this epic part of the battle
or Duncan's response to it. Allow each group to present their art as well as an
explanation for their artistic choices.
4) Writing Activity: Read aloud with the class the part where the sergeant tells the other
men at the camp that they have won the war. Have the students choose one of the
characters who was present for this event, and write a personal narrative from that
character's viewpoint. How do they feel about this news? Are they surprised? Are they
happy? What do they plan to do now? Allow some volunteers to read their work, maybe
one for each character.
5) Homework. Have the students write a detailed summary of Act 1, Scene 2.
6) Homework. Have the students write a character sketch of Macbeth or Duncan and
their military prowess shown during the battle with the Norwegians. Make sure they use
details from the play to support their ideas.
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Objective
Act 1, Scene 2
Mercy and justice are themes seen over and over in this play. The objective of this
lesson will be to discuss these two themes and the interesting balance that must be
found between the two and how they relate to this part in the plot.
Lesson
1) Class Activity & Discussion: Write on the board in bold letters the words "Mercy" and
"Justice." Have the students each write their own definitions for these words. Have each
student read their definitions. Now write the dictionary definitions on the board. Discuss
this with the class. How do these terms relate with each other? How many different
responses were there? Why was this? Which definitions did you like best? What needs
to be added or removed from the dictionary definitions to make them more accurate?
2) Group Activity: Split the class into groups and assign each group a different portion of
this scene. Have each group read their portion and determine whether justice or mercy
is being served in that section. Allow each group to summarize their portion of the scene
and explain which term was being used in that part.
3) Writing Activity: This scene is filled with instances of both justice and mercy. Have the
students write about a time when justice and mercy were almost tangibly present in their
life. When was this? What happened? How did justice and mercy manifest themselves?
Which one won out in the end? Allow some volunteers to read their work.
4) Writing Activity: Duncan, as King of Scotland, has an incredibly daunting task of

keeping the balance between justice and mercy. Have the students write about
leadership roles and how justice and mercy must be present for good leadership to
exist. Make sure they cite examples from the text to support their ideas. Allow some
volunteers to read their work.
5) Homework. Have students read Act 1, Scene 3.
6) Homework. Have students write about what would happen if justice were served
without mercy, or if mercy were served without justice.

Objective
Act 1, Scene 3
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The three witches are introduced here on a much more personal level than before. The
objective of this lesson will be to discuss the character of these three witches and
explore the different affects their presence may have on the plot.
Lesson
1) Writing Activity: Read aloud with the class the story that one of the witches tells about
her encounter with the sailor's wife. Have the students write a personal narrative or
inner monologue for either the witch or the sailor's wife. What was she doing? What was
she thinking? How did she feel about the other woman? What did she do? How did she
respond? How did she feel? Allow some volunteers to read their work, maybe a few for
each character.
2) Group Activity: Split the class into three groups, and assigning each group one of the
three witches. Have the groups each create an artistic display of this witch in any
medium they choose. Allow each group some time to present their display. Make sure
they use examples from the book, and have them each write and explanation and
defense for their artistic choices.
3) Writing Activity: Read aloud with the class the prophecies that are given by the
witches to Macbeth and Banquo. Have the students write a short essay or response
about what significance these prophecies might have on the course of the plot. Allow
some volunteers to read their work.
4) Class Discussion: Read aloud with the class the different reactions that Macbeth and
Banquo had to these witches. Discuss this with the class. How did they feel about
them? What was their response to their prophecies. Why do you think they differed so
much in their opinions? Which one do you agree with? Why do you think Macbeth is so
eager to believe these witches? Why do you think Banquo is so hesitant to accept what
they say? Which one is wiser?
6) Homework. Have the students write their own personal reactions to the prophecies of
the witches. Do you believe them? Do you trust them? Why or why not?

Objective
Act 1, Scene 4
The rebel Thane of Cawdor is executed in this scene, but instead of shrinking and
falling to the fear he feels, he faces his death and fear with great bravery. The objective
of this lesson will be to discuss how fear and courage go hand-in-hand.
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Lesson
1) Class Activity & Discussion: Write the words "Courage" and "Fear" in bold letters on
the board. Have the students write down their own definitions of these two words. Have
all the students read their definitions. Now write the actual dictionary definitions. Discuss
this with the class. How can there be so many different ideas concerning these two
words? Which one do you like best? What is missing from the dictionary definitions?
How are fear and courage connected?
2) Writing Activity: Read aloud with the class the part where the Thane of Cawdor's
execution is described. Give the students some time to write about their feelings on this.
Why is he feeling this way? Do you think he is validated in feeling this way? What other
ways could he have reacted? Do you respect this form of retaliation? Allow some
3) Class Discussion: Read aloud with the class the part where Macbeth's prowess in
battle is described. Discuss this with the class. What is the big difference in these
stories? How would you have reacted? How do these different examples fit in with the
definitions discussed earlier? Should Macbeth be the leader since he does not feel
fear? How would you feel? Who showed courage? Who showed fear? Have the
students choose The Thane of Cawdor or Macbeth and write a summary of their
experience from that character's point-of-view. How do they feel about the military?
What kind of experience do they have? What do they feel they have to offer? Have
some volunteers read their work.
4) Class Activity: Make a list of all the characters we have met thus far in the play. Have
the students write an example of how each character showed courage and fear. Allow
some volunteers to read their ideas. Discuss this with the class. Was it hard to find
some examples for certain characters? Was it easier to find cases of courage or fear?
Were there some examples that overlapped?
5) Writing Activity: Have the students write about a time when they had to be
courageous even though they were very afraid. Allow some volunteers to read their
work.
7) Homework. Have the students find an image that displays the idea of fear to them,
and one that displays the idea of courage. Have them write about why each image does
this, and have them bring the art pieces and the explanations to class.

Objective
Act 1, Scene 5
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Lady Macbeth fears that her husband, a war hero, might be too weak to take the power
that might be his. The objective of this lesson will be to discuss the different forms of
weakness and to examine how a man as strong as Macbeth might have a weakness in
another area.
Lesson
1) Class Activity & Discussion: Write on the board in large letters the word "Weakness."
Have the students each make a list of all of the different kinds of weaknesses they can
think of, e.g., physical, spiritual, emotional, mental, psychological. Allow each student to
read their list. Write each new item on the board. Discuss this with the class. Are you
surprised at the length of this list? Did you think it would be longer or shorter? How
many of these apply to you? How many of these apply to Macbeth?
2) Writing Activity: Read aloud with the class the part where Lady Macbeth says she
fears that her husband may be too weak to claim his power. Now read aloud with the
class from the previous scenes a part that praises Macbeth's strength. Have the
students write an essay about this idea that such a strong man like Macbeth might have
a weakness in another area. Do you think this is really true? Why or why not? How
might this weakness affect the course of the plot? Make sure they use examples from
the book to support their ideas. Allow some volunteers to read their work.
3) Class Activity: Make a list of all the characters we have met in the play thus far. Have
the students write about the main weakness held by each of these characters. Have the
students write their responses on the board. Discuss this with the class. Was it hard to
find a weakness for some characters? Was it hard to choose a weakness for others?
Are there some characters with different responses? Do you agree with these different
responses? Why or why not?
4) Writing Activity: Lady Macbeth fears that this weakness of Macbeth's will keep him
from attaining his fated glory. Have the students write about a time when one of their
own weaknesses kept them from attaining a goal of their own. What was your
weakness? What was your goal? What did you learn from this experience? Allow some
6) Homework. Have the students write a list of their own weaknesses and some ways to
overcome each of these listed weaknesses.

Objective
Act 1, Scene 6
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Lady Macbeth puts on a show of false friendship and love when her guests arrive while
plotting to kill them all the while. The objective of this lesson will be to discover how the
power of lies is still just as destructive today as it always has been.
Lesson
1) Class Discussion: Lies are a huge weapon in Lady Macbeth's arsenal. Discuss this
with the class. When has a lie ever hurt them? Have they ever lied and been caught?
Why are so many of the characters falling into Lady Macbeth's outrageous traps and
lies? How can we know who to trust? What were some signs that Duncan should have
been looking for? Write some of these ideas on the board.
2) Writing Activity: Macbeth stands by and watches his wife perform her false show of
love and lies. Give the students 10-12 minutes to write a short essay about an
experience where they were involved in a lie or were lied to. What happened? How did
you feel? How was the situation resolved? What did you learn? Allow some volunteers
to read their work.
3) Group Activity: Split the class into groups and assign each group a certain portion of
this scene. Have each group read their section and find all of the different forms of
trickery that are being used in that part. Have each group summarize their assigned
portion and discuss the forms of dishonesty they found in their section. Write each new
form on the board.
4) Group Activity: Have the students split up into four groups. Give them each one of the
items written on the board. Have each group analyze this lie and write about how
influential it was, and what the repercussions of that lie were. Make sure they use
examples from the book to support their ideas. Allow each group to present their
information.
6) Homework: Have the students create an artistic display of the effects of dishonesty.
They can be done in any medium, and are to be brought to class next time.

Objective
Act 1, Scene 7
Lady Macbeth makes a very dramatic statement about keeping promises in this scene.
The objective of this statement will be to discuss the importance of promises and the
role that they play both in this plot and in the students' lives.
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Lesson
1) Writing Activity: Have the students make a list of all the promises they have made in
the past week. Allow each student read their list, and write each new item on the board.
Have the students use this list as a guide in writing an essay about the role that
promises play in our daily lives. How many do we make in a day? Is this a lot? Should it
be more? Should it be less? Do they play a bigger role in some people's lives than
others? Why or why not? Allow some volunteers to read their work.
2) Class discussion: Read aloud with the class the part where Lady Macbeth makes her
statement about keeping promises. Discuss this with the class. Do you agree with her?
Why or why not? At what point should a promise be broken? How does this point-of-
view manifest itself in Lady Macbeth's life? Do you think she means this statement?
Why or why not? What is she trying to get out of this statement?
3) Group Activity: Split the class into groups and assign each group one of the promises
that Macbeth is threatening to break in this chapter, e.g., kill Duncan, become king, build
up his family, keep his anxiety a secret. Have each group write about this promise and
how important it is to the plot. Why was it made? Who was it made to? What importance
does it have on the plot? Allow each group to present their information.
4) Writing Activity: Macbeth is pressured into keeping his promises to his wife,
something he fears he will soon regret. Have the students write about a promise they
once made and kept only to regret it later. Allow some volunteers to read their work.
6) Homework. Have the students write about the affect that promises have on our
society.

Objective
Act 2, Scene 1
Macbeth, a wise and noble man, becomes an integral part of a murderous plot. The
objective of this lesson will be to discuss the dual nature of man, and the idea that bad
men have good parts, and good men have bad parts.
Lesson
1) Class Activity & Discussion: Write on the board, "The Dual Nature of Man." When the
class comes in, have them write their feelings on this statement. Allow a few volunteers
to read their ideas. Discuss this with the class. What does this mean? What are our dual
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natures? Do you believe we do have two sides? What are they? Do we have more than
this? How does this effect your life?
2) Class Discussion: Read aloud with the class the part where Macbeth tries to validate
his evil actions. What happened? Why was this so surprising? What has made Macbeth
do this horrible thing? Have the students write about this experience from the
perspective of Macbeth's little shoulder devil--or his darker side. What kind of things will
his inner dark side use to get him to stay in a plot like this against his better judgment?
Allow a few volunteers to read their work.
3) Writing Activity: Duncan will be killed when Macbeth, his good friend, allows his
darker side to take control of his actions. Have the students write about a time when
they were hurt by someone that they initially thought to be a good and loving friend.
Who was the person? Why did you get the wrong impression from them? What did they
do to hurt you? Why was this so surprising? How did you feel about this? Allow a few
4) Individual Activity: Give each student a poster board and have them make a collage
of their own dual natures. Have lots of mediums available for them to use. Have them
write an explanation of each part. Allow the students to present their collages.
6) Homework. Have the students expand and complete their collage and finish their
write-ups about their dual nature.

Objective
Act 2, Scene 2
Macbeth feels honest remorse for this murder he has just committed, almost to the point
of going mad with the remorse. The objective of this lesson will be to discuss the power
of remorse, and to examine the different ways this reaction could affect the course of
the plot.
Lesson
1) Class Activity & Discussion: Write on the board in large letters the word "Remorse."
Have the students each write their own personal definition of this word. Allow each
student to read their definition. Now write the dictionary definition on the board. Discuss
this with the class. How can one term mean so many different things? Which definitions
did you like best? What would have to be added to or removed from the dictionary
definition to make it more accurate?
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2) Writing Activity: Read aloud with the class the part where Macbeth is driven almost
crazy by his feelings of guilt and remorse. Have the students write a personal narrative
or inner-monologue for Macbeth during this experiences. What is he thinking? What is
he feeling? Is he surprised? What does he plan to do about this? Allow some volunteers
to read their work.
3) Writing Activity: Macbeth is resorted to tears and a crazed over honest remorse for
murdering Duncan, and this motivates him to do better in the future and put aside his
murderous feelings. Have the students write about a time when honest and good
remorse motivated them to do something good and useful. Allow some volunteers to
read their work.
4) Group Activity: Split the class into groups. Have each group write a list of positive and
negative consequences of the remorse that Macbeth feels. Make sure they use
examples from the book to support their ideas. Allow each group to present their lists.
Discuss this with the class. Which list was longer? Which list was easier to write? Which
list is most likely to be true? Did any of these answers surprise you? Why or why not?
6) Homework. Have the students write an essay about the difference between good and
bad remorse.

Objective
Act 2, Scene 3
Macbeth displays a great deal of patience and self-control as he is awaiting the murder
of Duncan to be discovered. The objective of this lesson will be to discuss the virtue of
patience and how it helped Macbeth deal with the stress of a murderous secret, and
how the students can work to bring about some patience in their own lives.
Lesson
1) Class Activity & Discussion: Have the students make a list of all the times in the last
week where they had to show some kind of patience. Have the students read their lists
out loud. Write each new situation on the board. Now have the students choose a
situation that was not one of their own and write about how they would have handled it.
Would you have been bothered? Would you have been patient? Have some volunteers
read their work.
2) Class Discussion: Read aloud with the class the part where Macbeth sits patiently
through the morning while waiting for Duncan's corpse to be discovered. Discuss this
with the class. How would you have reacted to this situation? Would you have been
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patient. Would you have listened quietly? Why do you think Macbeth was content to be
so patient? Have the students write a personal narrative from Macbeth's viewpoint.
What is he thinking during this time? Is he even paying attention to what is going on
around him? Allow some volunteers to read their work.
3) Group Activity: Have the students split up into groups. Have each group re-write this
part of the scene with one difference--Macbeth is not patient. Have each group prepare
to perform their revised scene with the impatient Macbeth. Discuss this with the class.
Were the scenes all similar? Were there different reactions? Which one was the most
believable?
4) Writing Activity: Macbeth would have put his wife in danger if he had not been able to
be patient. Have the students write about a time when they were hurt by someone else's
impatience. Allow some volunteers to read their work.
6) Homework. Have the students write a two-page essay about a time when they did not
show patience and how is affected them and the other people involved.

Objective
Act 2, Scene 4
There are many superstitious events seen and pondered in this play. The objective of
this lesson will be to discuss how superstitions and seemingly super-natural
experiences can affect our lives.
Lesson
1) Writing Activity: Read aloud with the class the part where Ross lists all of the strange
and bad omens he has witnessed in the past few days. Have the students write their
response to these events. How does this make you feel? Why do you think Ross is so
upset? What are some of the explanations for these happening other than bad omens?
Have some volunteers read their work.
2) Class Discussion: Read aloud with the class the part where the Old Man says that he
has never seen so many strange events in all of his long life. Discuss this with the class.
What does this say about this time? Why is this so significant? Why did Shakespeare
include this character here? What is his purpose? What might this scene be
foreshadowing?
3) Group Activity: Split the class into groups. Assign each group a different superstition
listed by characters in this play, e.g., lion darkness during the day, mousing owl killing a
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hawk, horses turning mad, horses eating each other, strange noises. Have each group
do some research on their superstition about where they originated from, and how
religiously it is followed. Allow each group to present their information. Discuss this with
the class. Where do superstitions come from? How do they affect us? Why do they
affect us? Do you think Macbeth should pay heed to these superstitious events? Why or
why not?
4) Writing Activity: Although Ross has never been a superstitious man, he feels that he
must follow these superstitious signs today. Have the students write about a superstition
that they follow or believe in. Where did you hear this superstition? Why do you follow
it? Has it seemed to help you? Allow some volunteers to read their work.
6) Homework. Have each student research and write about a common superstition that
they are curious about the origins of.

Objective
Act 3, Scene 1
Jealousy is a theme in this play that will be seen a number of times. The objective of
this lesson will be to discuss the power of jealousy and to analyze how it might guide
the future of this plot.
Lesson
1) Class Activity & Discussion: Write on the board in large letters the word "Jealousy."
Have the students each write a list of 10 one-word responses they have to this word.
Have each student read their responses and write each new item on the board. Discuss
this with the class. How many items did you end up with? Are you surprised? Is it more
than you thought? Is it less than you thought? What were some common answers?
What were some responses that surprised you? How can one term mean so many
different things?
2) Writing Activity: Read aloud with the class the part where Macbeth talks about his
jealousy of Banquo's prophecy, and Banquo's speech about his jealousy of the speed of
Macbeth's prophecy coming true. Have the students write a personal response from the
eyes of either Banquo or Macbeth concerning each other's prophecy. What is he
thinking about the other's foretold future? How long has he been feeling this way? Is he
surprised by this outburst? What does he plan to do in response to these envious
feelings? Make sure they use examples from the book to support their ideas. Allow
some volunteers to read their work, maybe one for each character if possible.
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3) Writing Activity: Jealousy is ripping apart the friendship between Macbeth and
Banquo. Have the students write about jealousy's usual affect on friendship in general.
4) Group Activity: It is evident that jealousy will be the driving motivation for Macbeth,
who is a great leader among the people. Have the students split into groups. Have each
group write a prediction for what they think will occur as a direct result of jealous
feelings. Allow each group to present their ideas.
6) Homework. Have the students write about a time when jealousy affected their lives in
a dramatic way.

Objective
Act 3, Scene 2
Macbeth has shared with the audience his plan to destroy the power and rank of
Banquo--a plan he is even keeping from his own wife. The objective of this lesson will
be to discuss some of the ways he plans to do this and to find parallels in today's
society.
Lesson
1) Group Activity: Read aloud with the class the account of Macbeth sharing his secret
plan with the class. Have the class break up into groups, and have each group re-read
and discuss this plan. Have them write about the main tool they think Macbeth will use
to attain his goal. Allow each group some time to present the main tool that they think
Cassius will use as well as the consequences this could have. Discuss this with the
class. Was one thing repeated? Was there one that surprised you? Which one do you
think is more powerful?
2) Writing Activity: Scandal and rumors are some of the main tools that Macbeth says
he will use. He talks about how he will use other people to spread some of this scandal
for him. Give the class a few minutes to write a short essay on what they feel could be
done to bind scandal in their lives. Have every student read their essays. Now that they
have heard plenty of other ideas, have the students expound upon their original idea.
Allow some volunteers to read their finished product.
3) Group Activity: Have the students skim through the scene and make a list of all the
different methods Macbeth is using to take down Banquo, e.g., secrecy, lies, deceit,
mystery, fake friendship, hired murderers. Split the class into groups, and assign each
group one of these methods. Have the groups study the method and the characters
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involved, and write a prediction of what kind of reaction that method will cause. Allow
each group to present their information.
4) Class Activity: Have the class get in a big circle, and play telephone, where you
whisper one sentence into a person's ear, and they then say what they thought they
heard to the next person and so on. By the end, the message is usually quite jumbled.
Send around a couple of messages, and then complicate the game a little. After sending
around the initial message, start sending around a few different "scandalous"
statements starting at random places in the circle. No statement may be about anyone
in the room, however. Say things like, "Gina has large pink hair, Robert has a crush on
Minnie Mouse." and other silly things like that. See how much more jumbled the first
message was after having to get through all of those other silly statements. Discuss this
with the class. How many times do we allow scandal to cloud up the real meaning of
things? What could they have done to make things easier to get the real message?
5) Have the students write about what each of the tools discussed in class will do to
each of the main characters, Banquo, Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Macduff, Malcolm, etc.
7) Homework. Have the students bring in a collage that depicts the effects of one of
Macbeth's tools of destruction.

Objective
Act 3, Scene 3
Each of the characters in this play has a different motivation for their actions. The
objective of this lesson will be to analyze the characters to determine some of the
different motivators, as well as to discover some of the things that motivate us now.
Lesson
1) Class Activity & Discussion: Have the students all make a list of all the things they
have done in the last 24 hours. When they have finished this, have them write what
motivated them to do each of these items. Discuss this with the class. What kind of
things are motivating you? Are all of these things good? Are some of them not needed?
What could you do to better feed the good motivators in your life?
2) Group Activity: Split the class into groups and assign them each a different main
character in the book. Have each group discuss their character and come up with their
main motivation in the book. What are they doing, and why are they doing it? Make sure
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they use the play to support their ideas. Allow each group to present their character's
motivation.
3) Writing Activity: Macbeth is being pushed to his goal by a number of different

motivations. Have the students write an essay about their greatest motivating factor and
how it has helped (or maybe hindered) them in their progression. Allow some volunteers
to read their work.
4) Writing Activity: Have the students choose a character they did not discuss in their
own group, and write an essay about them and their motivation, as well as things that
the character could do to better meet his ultimate goals.
6) Homework. Have the students write an essay about Macbeth and his wife and how
their separate motivations will affect their relationship.

Objective
Act 3, Scene 4
The apparition of Banquo in this scene is a very symbolic figure in this play. The
objective of this lesson will be to discuss what Banquo's ghost symbolizes as well as the
dramatic affect it has on Macbeth and the other characters in this scene.
Lesson
1) Class Activity & Discussion: Read aloud with the class the part where Banquo's ghost
appears to Macbeth. Tell the students that this figure is very symbolic to the play, and
have the students each write what they think this apparition symbolizes. Allow some
volunteers to read their ideas along with a defense for them. Discuss this with the class.
Were there similar ideas? Did one surprise you? Which argument made the most
sense?
2) Writing Activity: Split the class into groups and assign each group one of the
characters present during this strange scene. Have each group write about their
character's response to this anomaly. What are they thinking? How are they feeling? Do
they believe Macbeth? What does this strange event cause them to want to do? Make
sure they use the play to support their ideas. Allow some volunteers to read their work.
3) Writing Activity: Banquo's ghost is usually seen as a symbolic statement of Macbeth's

overwhelming guilt concerning his part in Banquo's death. Have the students write
about a time when they were overcome with guilt, and how those feelings affected
them. Allow some volunteers to read their work.
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4) Individual Activity: Split the class into groups and give each group a different medium
of art to make an artistic display of this scene with Banquo's ghost. Have each group
present their work accompanied with a detailed explanation of their artistic choices.
After viewing the work of each group, have the students write their own personal
reaction to this event in the play. Allow some volunteers to read their work.
6) Homework. Have the students write a list of all the things Banquo's ghost could have
symbolized along with a short explanation for each of them.

Objective
Act 3, Scene 5
Hecate appears in this scene and she along with the three witches rejoice in their gift of
illumination and clandestine abilities. The objective of this lesson will be to discuss what
illumination really means to each of the students and to explore some ways illumination
can be found.
Lesson
1) Class Discussion: Write on the board in large letters the word "Illumination." Have the
students write about what this word means to them. Have each student read their
response. Discuss this with the class. How can one word mean so many different
things? Were there responses that surprised you? Were some of the responses similar?
Why do you think this is?
2) Individual Activity: Read aloud with the class the part where Hecate reveals her joy at
her gift of illumination and her plan of increasing her clandestine abilities. Have the
students create a list of all the goals that they have for their lives right now. Now have
the students create a plan for obtaining each of these goals. Allow some volunteers to
read their goals and plans to the class.
3) Writing Activity: Read aloud with the class the part where the witches dance and
chant about the joy that their clandestine and illumination abilities give them, even
though they use them for evil purposes. Have the students write about a time when they
felt "illuminated." What was your realization? How did it make you feel? What did you do
in response to this illuminating moment? Allow some volunteers to read their work.
4) Class Discussion: Read aloud with the class some of the methods listed in the play
for obtaining Illumination. Discuss this with the class. Does this surprise you? Does it
make sense to you? Do you agree with their methods? Why or why not? How would you
change them? Which ones would you like to adopt in your own life?
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6) Homework. Have the students create a work of art in any medium that displays their
ideas of illumination.

Objective
Act 3, Scene 6
Macduff is desperate to allow Malcolm to explain himself and let him have a second
chance at his inherited crown. The objective of this lesson will be to discuss the idea of
getting second chances and using them, and to allow the students to ponder on ways to
avoid needing a second chance in the first place.
Lesson
1) Class Activity & Discussion: Read aloud with the class the part where Macduff says
all he wants is for Malcolm to have a second chance to do this experiment right. Have
the students skim through the book to find out why Malcolm needs this second chance,
e.g., fleeing the country, not protecting his father, being overcome with fear, having
more than one project at the same time. Write these on the board as the students call
them out. Tell the students to list these in order from most to least important. Allow each
student to read their list. Discuss this with the class. Which ones were most commonly
found at the top? Which ones were seen as least important? Did some people's lists
dramatically differ? Why might this be?
2) Writing Activity: If Macduff gets his wish, then Malcolm may take the throne. Have the
students write an essay about second chances. When do they come in handy? How
important are they? Who usually needs these second chances? What causes this
need?
3) Group Activity: Read aloud with the class the part where Macduff says he will do his
best to help end this madness and give Malcolm his second chance. Split the class into
groups, and assign each group one of the characters witnessing this touching event,
e.g., Lennox, Banquo, Duncan. Have each group study their character and write a
personal narrative from that character's point of view. What are they feeling about this
event? Are they happy? Are they surprised? Have they been expecting this? What do
they think the future now holds? Make sure they use examples from the play to support
their ideas. Allow each group to read their narratives.
4) Writing Activity: If Malcolm gets his second chance after all of this chaos and death,
he will be very lucky indeed. Not everyone gets this second chance though. Have the
students write an essay about what can be done to avoid needing a second chance in
the first place. Allow some volunteers to read their work.
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6) Homework. Have the students write an essay about a time when they took advantage
of a second chance in their life and rectified a bad situation of their causing.

Objective
Act 4, Scene 1
Macbeth receives four very different and very important visions in this scene. The
objective of this lesson will be to discuss the symbolism behind these important visions
and to explore some of the possible ramifications of these prophecies.
Lesson
1) Writing Activity: Read aloud with the class the first vision that Macbeth receives about
Macduff. Have the students write a personal narrative about what they would do if they
were in Macbeth's position receiving this warning. What is he thinking? Is he surprised?
What does he plan to do about this? What other options are there? Allow some
2) Group Activity: Read aloud the second vision with the class. Macbeth obviously takes
this prophecy as a statement that he is invincible. Split the class into groups, and have
each group discuss the very specific wording of this prophecy and write another
meaning for this vision aside from invincibility. Allow each group to present their ideas
as well as a short explanation of what their interpretation could do to change the course
of the plot. Discuss this with the class. How many different interpretations are there? Do
you think Macbeth was right? Why or why not?
3) Class Discussion: Read aloud with the class the third prophecy about the woods
moving. Discuss this with the class. Macbeth takes this as another sign of his
invincibility, but what else could this mean? What does the wording foretell? Why would
a child be giving this warning? What symbolism does the branch in the child's hand
hold? Why is Macbeth so quick to make his judgment on the meaning of this prophecy?
Why is he so trusting of the witches?
4) Writing Activity: Read aloud with the class the fourth vision about the line of kings.
Have the students write a short response about what they feel this visions implies, and
what actions they think Macbeth will take. Allow each student to read their ideas. Make
sure they use examples from the text to support their ideas.
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6) Homework. Have the students write a descriptive essay about one of the four visions
discussed in class.

Objective
Act 4, Scene 2
Lady Macduff is very negatively affected by her husband's decision to flee the country.
The objective of this lesson will be to discuss the power that our actions have on others,
and to evaluate some ways of making sure we positively affect those around us.
Lesson
1) Class Activity & Discussion: Have the students make a list of all the choices they
have made in the last 24 hours. Have each student choose a few of these choices to
write on the board. Now have the students choose five of the choices on the board that
are not their own and write a list of all the different people who could possibly be
affected by that choice. Allow some volunteers to read their list. Discuss this with the
class. What did you learn from this exercise? How many choices do we make in a
typical day? How many people are affected by our choices? How are we affected by
other people's choices? Is this surprising to you? Why or why not?
2) Group Activity: Read aloud with the class the part where Lady Macduff says her
family name is ruined because of the rash decision of her husband. Have the students
skim through the scene to find all of the different ways Macduff's choice to flee the
country affect his family's life. Write these items on the board as they are found. Split
the class into groups and assign each group one of these items. Have each group write
about the lasting affects that their assigned item will have on the course of the plot.
Allow each group to present their ideas.
3) Writing Activity: Lady Macduff worries that her name will be besmirched due to the
actions of her husband. Have the students write about a time when their reputation was
hurt because of the choices of someone else that reflected on them, whether for good
or bad. Allow some volunteers to read their work.
4) Writing Activity: Lady Macduff and her son are brutally murdered due to the rash
actions of her husband. Have the students choose one of the characters present in this
scene, e.g., Lady Macduff, the son, Ross, the murderers. Have the students write a
personal narrative or inner-monologue for their chosen character. What are they
thinking at this time? Are they happy? Are they scared? Are they aware of the
implications of their actions? What do they plan to do? Allow some volunteers to read
their work, maybe one for each character if possible.
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6) Homework. Have the students write about a time when a choice they made
dramatically affected the life of someone else.

Objective
Act 4, Scene 3
Malcolm tells some lies in order to test the wisdom and loyalty of Macduff. The objective
of this lesson will be to discuss why Malcolm did this and to explore the idea that
sometimes we must break the rules in order to stay ethical.
Lesson
1) Group Activity: Read aloud with the class the part where Malcolm begins telling his
lies to Macduff. Split the class into groups and assign each group one of the characters
in this scene, e.g., Malcolm, Macduff, the attendants, etc. Have each group write a
personal narrative or inner-monologue for their assigned character. What are they
thinking about Malcolm's behavior? How do they feel about him helping in this case? Do
they want to punish him for doing this? Are they surprised? Are they glad? Make sure
they use examples from the play to support their ideas. Allow each group to present
their work.
2) Writing Activity: Malcolm is being totally dishonest in order to make sure that he has
good followers. Have the students write about a time when they had to break a rule or
tell a lie in order to do the right thing. What rule did you break? What good did you
accomplish? Did you regret your decision later? Did anyone ever find out? Allow some
3) Individual Activity: Have the students skim through the chapter and write a list of all
the reasons Malcolm gives for telling his lies. Write these on the board as they are
called out. Have the students create a worksheet with two columns. Have them list all of
the items on the board in one column, and have them write in the other columns about
what that item teaches them about the nature of Malcolm. What more is there to
Malcolm than meets the eye?
4) Writing Activity: After telling these lies, Malcolm explains himself and gets quite a
following, e.g., Macduff, Siward, Donalbain. Have the students write a pro/con list of
following Malcolm for each of these characters. What is there to gain? What is there to
lose? What is the major risk? Is it worth it? Have the students choose one of these
characters and write an essay about whether or not their risk of breaking this rule is
worth the possible benefits in the end. Allow some volunteers to read their work, maybe
one for each character.
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6) Homework. Have the students write about a law or rule they feel needs to be broken
or removed in order to bring about better good.

Objective
Act 5, Scene 1
Lady Macbeth is falling physically ill due to her inner and emotional turmoil. The
objective of this lesson will be to discuss the connection of our physical beings and our
emotional beings, and to find some parallels of this phenomenon in the student's lives.
Lesson
1) Writing Activity: Write on the board in large letters the words "Physical" and
"Emotional." Have the students write a short essay about how these two terms are
connected. Allow some volunteers to read their ideas. Discuss this with the class. How
are these connected? What examples of this have you seen in your life? Why are they
connected? Do you believe they can affect each other? Why or why not?
2) Group Activity: Read aloud with the class the part that describes the ailments Lady
Macbeth is suffering from. Have the students break into groups, and have each group
write about what they think is causing these strange physical ailments. Allow each group
to present their ideas. Discuss this with the class. Were the answers mostly similar?
Was there a response that surprised you? Why was this? How do you think each group
came to their conclusions? Which answer seems most plausible? Why do you feel this
way?
3) Class Discussion: Read aloud with the class the part where the doctor says that Lady
Macbeth needs a priest and not a doctor. Discuss this with the class. What does she
mean by this? Do you agree with him? Why or why not? What can a priest give her that
a doctor cannot? What made the doctor say this? Do you think the doctor could have
done more for her than he did? Why or why not?
4) Writing Activity: Lady Macbeth is feeling the physical effects of her emotional turmoil.
Have the students write about a time when an emotional ailment of this sort manifested
itself in a physical way. Allow some volunteers to read their work.
6) Homework. Have the students expand and complete one of the essays they started
in class.
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Objective
Act 5, Scene 2
Loyalty is a very common theme in this book. The objective of this lesson will be to
discuss some of the examples of loyalty shown between the different characters.
Lesson
1) Class Activity & Discussion: Write the word "Loyalty" on the board in large letters.
Have the students write down their own definitions of this word. Have each student read
their definition. Now write the dictionary definition on the board. Discuss this with the
class. How does the dictionary definition match up with all of ours? Is there something
missing? What do we need to add to make it whole?
2) Class Activity & Discussion: Make a list of all the characters we have met thus far.
Have the students each write down the three characters that they feel have best shown
loyalty. Make sure they use examples from the book to back up their choices. Have
each student read their list. Discuss this with the class. Who were the most common
characters listed? Which was the least listed character? Did the person who listed that
character have a good reason behind it?
3) Class Discussion: Read aloud with the class the part where Macbeth mourns his lack
of loyalty. Discuss this with the class. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why
not? Have the class break into groups and assign each group a character from the
book. Tell each group to study the book and find the people or things that their character
is loyal to. Allow each group to present their information.
4) Writing Activity: Macbeth states that Duncan used to be the most loyal men he has
ever known. Have the students write about the most loyal person they know. Allow
some volunteers to read their work.
6) Homework. Have the students write about loyalty and why they value it in their life.

Objective
Act 5, Scene 3
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Macbeth was incredibly dedicated to his cause because he truly thought it was the right
thing to do. The objective of this lesson will be to discuss how dedication--something
usually seen as something positive and desirable--can be the cause of much harm.
Lesson
1) Class Discussion: Read aloud with the class Macbeth's reasons for why he continues
to wage this war. Discuss this with the class. Do you think he is right? Do you think he
really believes this? What clues are there to prove that he really does feel this way?
How can someone cause so much harm and still feel in the right? What other examples
of this phenomenon can you think of?
2) Group Activity: Macbeth gave his reasons to a room full of highly respected and
religious people in his army and in the church. Split the class into three groups, and
assign one group the past, the second group the future, and the third group the present.
Have the groups write an essay about Macbeth's men's feelings about the Macbeth in
their assigned sphere of experience. How did they feel about him before this play? How
did they feel about him during the play? How will they feel about him after this play?
Make sure they cite examples from the text to support their ideas. Allow each group to
present their work.
3) Writing Activity: Duncan was also very dedicated to his cause, but his dedication
brought about good things before he was killed. Have the students write a
compare/contrast essay about the similarities and differences between the dedication
shown by Duncan and the Macbeth. How were they the same? How were they
different? What were the consequences of each form of dedication? Allow some
4) Writing Activity: Macbeth was truly under the impression that he was dedicated to a
righteous and good cause even though he turned out to be in the wrong. Have the
students write about a time when they were dedicated to a cause that turned out to be
the wrong thing in the end. What were you dedicated to? How was it wrong? How did
you find this out? What did you do? Allow some volunteers to read their work.
6) Homework. Have the students write an essay about something or someone that they
are currently dedicated to.

Objective
Act 5, Scene 4
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It is very important to Malcolm that he be able to trust Siward and Macduff, who were
once under Macbeth's rule, as he has confided his plans and strategies to them. The
objective of this lesson will be to discuss the importance of trust and how a lack of trust
can affect our lives and relationships.
Lesson
1) Class Activity & Discussion: Have the students write a list of all the people whom they
confided something in in the past month, along with a short synopsis of the nature of
what was confided. Now have the students write about why they chose each of these
people to reveal their semi-secret material with. Allow some students to read about why
they chose their confidants. Discuss this with the class. What elements were common in
many different people? Where does trust fit in? Why should you only confide in people
you trust? What is the danger in trusting someone?
2) Writing Activity: Read aloud the part where Malcolm puts his trust in his men by
revealing his secret strategy to defeat Macbeth. Have the students break into pairs.
Have one person in each pair write a personal narrative from Malcolm's eyes and have
the other write a personal narrative from one of Malcolm's men's eyes. How do they feel
about giving or receiving trust? Why are they feeling this way? Do they like each other?
Why are they willing to enter into a friendship of this nature when they have just met.
Allow some volunteer pairs to read their work.
3) Group Activity: Have the students break into groups, and have each group write a
prediction of the possible outcomes if Malcolm's men break Malcolm's trust in them and
are not able to keep his secret plans. What would happen? How would Malcolm feel?
How would Macbeth feel? Who would be the most affected by something like this
happening? Would anybody really care? Make sure they use supporting examples from
the book in their predictions. Allow each group to present their ideas.
4) Writing Activity: Malcolm trusts his men even though they have just met and are from
another country. Have the students write a person in their life who is this easy to trust.
5) Homework. Have the students read Act 5, scene 5.
6) Homework. Have the students write about a time when their trust was broken and
how it affected their relationship with that person.

Objective
Act 5, Scene 5
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Macbeth finds out that his wife has taken her own life in this scene, and he mourns for
her death. The objective of this lesson will be to discuss the grieving process and the
different ways people handle their different sorrowful situations.
Lesson
1) Class Activity & Discussion: Read aloud with the class the part where Lady Macbeth's
death is described to Macbeth. Have the students write about how this makes them feel
in one word answers. Write some of these answers on the board. Discuss this with the
class. How many people do you think will mourn for her? How would you feel if you had
seen so much death in such a short amount of time as Macbeth has? How is this death
of his wife different than the other deaths he has witnessed and even caused in this play
thus far?
2) Writing Activity: Have the students write a short essay from the viewpoint of Macbeth
about his wife's needless and tragic death. How does he feel? Who does he think is
responsible? What does he plan to do now? Does he feel this as a great loss? Have
them use examples from the text to support their ideas. Allow some volunteers to read
their work.
3) Writing Activity: Ask the class about some of the things that they are sad about right
now. Discuss some of the things that are worth grieving over. How does proper grieving
effect us? Is it good? What are some signs of true pain and hurt? Give the class 10-12
minutes to write a personal narrative of one of their deepest griefs or sorrows and how
they did or are dealing with it. Allow some volunteers to read theirs, but don't force
anyone as this will be a very personal endeavor.
4) Class Activity: There are many things in Macbeth's life worth grieving over. Have the
students flip through the book and write on the board the items that they call out. How
are these different than our own problems? How are they the same? How does he deal
with his sorrows? Have the students make a two column sheet with how Macbeth
handles his problems, and how they handle their own.
5) Homework. Have the students read Act 5, Scene 6
6) Homework. Have the class create a unique piece of art displaying grief. It can be in
any medium and must be brought to the next class.

Objective
Act 5, Scene 6
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Nature and its symbolic power plays a huge role in this play. The objective of this lesson
will be to examine the Brinam Wood and the power it has, as well as to define the role
nature plays both in this play and in the students' lives.
Lesson
1) Group Activity & Discussion: Place on the board a number of different "Nature"
scenes, e.g., grassy plain, forest, desert, sandy dune, jungle, orchard, seashore. Break
the class into groups and have each group choose a picture. Have each group write
their response to this picture. How does it make you feel? Where is it? How does it feel
there? Would you want to go there? What would you find in a place like that? Have
each group read their responses. Discuss this with the class. Tell them that each of
these pictures represents a scene from nature in Scotland, the setting of this play. How
can nature evoke so many different responses? What kind of power does nature have?
How do you think all of these different environments will affect the plot?
2) Individual Activity: Read aloud with the class the part in a past scene where the
prophecy was given to Macbeth by the child with the tree branch in his hand. Now read
aloud with the class the part where Malcolm has his army use tree branches as
camouflage. Have the students all create a work of art that depicts their idea of this
event. Allow the students to display their work as well as their reasons for their artistic
choices. Make sure they use the book to get a real grasp on what this strategic
camouflage looked like.
3) Writing Activity: Read aloud with the class the part where Malcolm's army approaches
under the shield of nature. Have the students write a personal narrative from the
perspective of Birnam Wood, which the witches referred to as a living being. Why is he
doing this? What makes him so angry? Where does he get his power? How does this
forest and its integral part in this play represent the power that nature has? Have some
volunteers read their work.
4) Individual Activity: Have the students make a list of 10 things that have happened in
the play thus far. Now have the students write 10 things that have happened to them in
the past week. Have the students now write how some aspect of nature affected each of
the 10 things that they wrote down both from the book and from their own lives. Have
each student read their lists. Give the students 10-12 minutes to write a short essay
about the role of nature in Macbeth.
6) Homework. Have the students write about their most amazing experience with
nature.
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Objective
Act 5, Scene 7
An interesting theme of choosing sides is brought up by Macduff in these scenes. The

objective of this lesson will be to discuss the idea of choosing sides, and to examine
Macduff's initial idea that there are some situations where we will simply not have a
side.
Lesson
1) Individual Activity: Have the students write a list of all the conflicts or debates in their
life in which they have been forced to make a choice or take a side. Now have the
students write about how they went about making these decisions and choosing these
sides. Allow some volunteers to read their work.
2) Writing Activity: Read aloud with the part in a previous scene where Macduff explains
his difficulty in finding a side in this conflict to form an alliance with. Have the students
write a short essay about whether or not they agree with this statement. Is it possible for
there to be a situation or an issue that you just don't have a specified side on? Why or
why not? Allow some volunteers to read their work.
3) Group Activity: Read aloud with the class the part where Macduff makes up his mind.
Have the students skim through this section to find the reasons that Macduff uses to
support his final decision. Write these on the board as they are called out. Have the
class break into groups and assign each group one of these reasons, and have them
create an advertisement explaining why this is the main reason for Macduff do side with
Malcolm. Have each group present their advertisement. Make sure they use examples
from the play to support their ideas.
4) Writing Activity: Have the students write an essay about what they would have said to
Macduff to get him to side with Macbeth. What kind of point could be made for Macduff
to support him? Are there enough to combat the reasons he found to fight against
Macbeth? Allow some volunteers to read their work.
6) Homework. Have the students write an essay about the process they go through to
make big decisions in their life.
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Objective
Act 5, Scene 8
After a long and varied plot-line, Shakespeare ties it all together in the end. The
objective of this lesson will be to discuss where some of the main characters ended up
and some of the possible reasons for their final choices.
Lesson
1) Class Discussion: Have the students read over some of the predictions they have
written for essays while studying this book. Discuss this with the class. How many of
these came true? How many were way off? Do you prefer your path or Shakespeare's?
Have the students write about whether or not they like the way that Shakespeare ended
his plot.
2) Writing Activity: Read aloud with the class the part where Macduff returns triumphant
from his personal battle with Macbeth. Have the students write about this twist in the
plot. How is Macduff able to kill Macbeth after the prophecy he received? Did you
expect this? Why do you think Shakespeare chose this character to kill Macbeth? Who
would you have chosen? Allow some volunteers to read their work.
3) Class Discussion: Read aloud with the class the part where Malcolm takes up his
reign in Scotland. Discuss this with the class. Do you feel this is a fitting place for the
Malcolm to end up? Is Malcolm the true hero of this play? Where did you picture him?
Do you think he deserves more? Do you think he feels that he deserves more? What
are some other places that Shakespeare could have taken Malcolm in the end? Have
the students write an essay about Malcolm's last words in the play. Why does he say
this? What do you think he means by this? Is he happy? Is he disappointed? Is he
bored? What do you think would have been a more fitting end for Malcolm? Allow some
4) Writing Activity: Have the students choose their favorite character and write about
where they ended up at the end of the play. Are you satisfied with this ending? What
would you have changed? Allow some volunteers to read their work- maybe one for
each character if possible.
5) Homework. Have the students prepare for their test.
6) Homework. Have the students make a portfolio of all their artwork and essays from
this book.
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Fun Activities
Theatrics
Prepare and perform this play, or a portion of it. Make sure everyone is involved in some
way: speaking parts, arranging costumes, preparing sets, etc.
Witches' Prophecy
Have the students write craftily worded prophecies like those of the three witches. Have
the students write things that have double meanings and present extra credit points to
the best ones.
Apparitions
Have the students create works of art displaying the different apparitions seen by
Macbeth, e.g., the dagger, Banquo's ghost, the armed head. Discuss the different
approaches that are taken to display these things by the different class members.
Iambic Pentameter
Have the students write an epilogue for this play in iambic pentameter--just like all of
Shakespeare's works.
Live Performance
Find a live performance of this play in a local theater or college. Have the students write
about how the live production differed from what they had imagined while reading the
play.
Scottish Party
Hold a Scotland-themed party with Scottish decorations, food, music, and language.
Have the students write about how these details helped them better understand the
setting of this epic play.
Battle Re-enactments
Split the class into groups and assign each group one of the battles described in this
play. Have each group re-enact their assigned battle with props and other items to
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enhance the drama. Have the students write about what they learned about the
character they played.
Cauldron, Cauldron, Boil and Bubble

The three witches brewed together a nasty mixture most of the time they were on stage.
Have the students create their own "brews" (desserts) complete with ingredient lists and
instructions that are relevant to the play.
Movie Time
Find a film version of this play and watch segments of it with the class. Discuss with the
class what could have been done differently to make the play more realistic and better
done.
Family Tree
Many of the main characters in this play were related in some way. Have the students
work together to create a family tree or genealogy chart for the characters in this play.
Dioramas
Split the class into groups and assign each group a different setting from the play, e.g.,
the battlefields, Birnam Wood, Macbeth's castle, English shore. Have each group create
a diorama of this setting along with a description of how this setting affected the plot of
the book. Arrange these dioramas in chronological order.
Punishments
One of the witches sends a cruel punishment to the Sailor's Wife who denied her some
of her chestnuts. Have the students come up with a different punishment for this slight.
Make sure they remember that when magic is involved, there are very few limits.
Children's Books
Have the students each create one page of a children's picture book version of this play.
Assign each student a specific scene, and compile all the pages together.
Singing Time
Write a song about your favorite character and sing it for the class. Have a stage set up
and allow each student, or pair of students to perform their song or poem for the class.
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Dust Jackets
Create a dust jacket for this play. Have the students all cover their copy of the play with
this dust jacket.
Titles
Have the students break into groups. Have each group create a new and more fitting
title for this play. Make sure they are ready to defend their choice.
Art in Multiple Mediums

Create a piece of art in any medium that portrays one of the basic themes of the book.
Have different groups do different themes, and then have the class view all the different
works.
Character Collage
Have the students make a collage from magazines and other mediums about their
favorite character. Note how different students will display the same character in
different ways.
Game Time
Have the students each create a game that enhances the player's knowledge of the
play. Have a scheduled day to play all of these games together.
News Parallels
Bring in an article from the newspaper that has a story that reminds you of something
that happens in the play.
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Essay Topics
Essay Topic 1
Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this play. What are some of the
instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the
characters involved?
Essay Topic 2
What are some of the key examples of gratitude in this book, and how do these
instances affect that characters involved in those scenes?
Essay Topic 3
Malcolm endures many different trials before the end of the play. What are some of
these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?
Essay Topic 4
General Siward was a minor character whose presence makes a big difference in the
plot. How does he accomplish this? What are some ways that his presence--however
brief--altered the outcome of the plot? What would have happened differently if Siward
had not been in the play at all?
Essay Topic 5
Security and safety are two themes that were touched on a number of times throughout
the course of this play. What are some of these instances, and how does this affect the
characters in these scenes?
Essay Topic 6
Many different characters in this play are persuaded to do things that they would not
have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how does
persuasion affect the course of the plot?
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Essay Topic 7
The characters in this book all have their own goals and motivations. Select four
characters and write their main motivation throughout the play and how this goal
affected the characters around them.
Essay Topic 8
Fear is a common theme in this play that is presented a number of times by a number of
characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters
in the book?
Essay Topic 9
What were the prophecies given to Macbeth, and how do these prophecies alter the
progression of the plot?
Essay Topic 10
Which character did you relate with the most in this book? Why is this? How does this
character change throughout the book?
Essay Topic 11
Sacrifice is a theme that is very prevalent in this book. Who are the characters most
affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?
Essay Topic 12
Choosing sides is a theme presented in this play. What are some of the examples of
this theme, and how does it affect the characters involved?
Essay Topic 13
What role does symbolism play in the story and where does it appear? How is the plot
altered by the presence of these symbols?
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Essay Topic 14
Friendship is a strong theme throughout the play. Where are some places that this
theme appears, and how do the characters touched by it react? How do certain
friendships change over the course of the play, and what causes these changes?
Essay Topic 15
Despair is a theme placed in a number of sensitive places in this plot. What are some of
these places, and what role does despair play in this play?
Essay Topic 16
Power and greed are two common themes in this play. Where do they appear, and how
do they differ in their manifestations?
Essay Topic 17
This play takes place in a few different settings. Describe some of these settings and
how they affect the course of the plot. Why might Shakespeare have chosen these
particular places for this plot to take place?
Essay Topic 18
Betrayal is a theme introduced at the very beginning of this play. How does this constant
stream of betrayal affect the outcome of the plot, and which characters are most
affected by it?
Essay Topic 19
How does Macbeth's relationship with his wife change over the course of the plot? What
causes these changes, and what significance does this have to the outcome of the
play?
Essay Topic 20
Valor is a theme of this play very important to many of the characters involved. Where
does this theme of valor present itself, and how do these occurrences affect the
characters involved in those scenes?
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1. What is the weather like at the beginning of the play?
2. When do the witches vow to meet again before they part at the beginning of the play?
3. In the first scene of the play, who else do the witches say they will meet with when
they next meet?
4. What does one of the witches sense in the air in Act 1, Scene 1?
5. What does Duncan make the King of Norway do in order to bury his dead?
6. What is to be done with the captured Thane of Cawdor in Act 1, Scene 2?
7. Who does Duncan say will replace the Thane of Cawdor in his position?
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8. How did the rebel Macdonwald die?
9. How does a sailor's wife offend one of the witches?
10. What does the witch do to punish the sailor's wife who offends her?
11. How did the Thane of Cawdor die?
12. In Act 1, Scene 4, what title does Duncan bestow upon Malcolm after the battle?
13. In Act 1, Scene 5, what does Macbeth write to his wife about while he is away at
war?
14. After reading her husband's letter in Act 1, Scene 5, what does Lady Macbeth fear
Macbeth may be?
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15. What is Banquo's first impression of Macbeth's castle?
16. In Act 1, Scnee 6, what does Duncan say helped Macbeth to arrive at his castle so
far ahead of himself?
17. What causes Macbeth to hesitate in killing Duncan?
18. What does Lady Macbeth do in order to allow for Macbeth to have safe passage
past Duncan's chamberlains in Act 1, Scene 7?
19. What does Duncan reward Lady Macbeth with the evening before his
assassination?
20. What does Banquo wish to speak with Macbeth about late in the night just before
Macbeth murders Duncan?
21. What does Macbeth hear just after murdering Duncan?
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22. What does Lady Macbeth call her husband after he has murdered Duncan?
23. What is the Porter doing just after Duncan is assassinated?
24. Who is framed for Duncan's murder?
25. What does Ross speak with an old man about the morning after Duncan's
assassination?
26. Why are Duncan's sons both considered suspects in Duncan's murder?
27. In Act 3, Scene 1, what do the witches prophecy for Banquo's future?
28. In Act 3, Scene 1, what does Macbeth lament that Banquo has taken from him?
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29. What plans does Macbeth hide from his wife in Act 3, Scene 2?
30. What does Macbeth think his wife will do when she hears of his devious and secret
plan in Act 3, Scene 2?
31. How does Macbeth plan to kill Banquo and his son?
32. Why does Macbeth want Banquo and his son killed?
33. What is peculiar about the appearance of the surprise visitor to Macbeth's banquet
in Act 3, Scene 4?
34. What does Macbeth see at the banquet that frightens him beyond measure?
35. What is Hecate mad at the three witches for?
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36. What is Hecate planning on harvesting from the moon?
37. Where has Macduff fled to after hearing about Banquo's death?
38. Why is Malcolm so afraid for his life in Act 3, Scene 6?
39. What does the bloody child tell Macbeth when Macbeth visits the three witches?
40. What does the child with the tree branch tell Macbeth when he visits the three
witches?
41. In Act 4, Scene 2, why is Lady Macduff so frustrated with the flight of her husband?
42. In Act 4, Scene 2, what happens to Lady Macduff as she is preparing to join her
husband?
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43. What lies does Malcolm tell Macduff as they converse in England?
44. Why does Malcolm tell lies to Macduff as they converse in England?
45. What about his new English soldiers is Malcolm most worried about?
46. How does Angus pledge to purge Macbeth of his bloodlusty sickness?
47. Why does Macbeth not want to receive any more reports from the doctor and his
attendant in Act 5, Scene 2?
48. What does Macbeth ask Seyton to help him with before the battle begins?
49. What does Malcolm suggest that his soldiers use as camouflage while approaching
Macbeth's castle?
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50. Why is Macbeth's army so small in comparison to Malcolm's army?
51. What is Malcolm trying to hide by using camouflage?
52. Why is Macbeth so sure that he will be victorious over Malcolm's army?
53. What does Macbeth think his enemies will suffer before he is defeated?
54. What is the source of a horrible shrill cry Macbeth hears while preparing for battle in
Act 5, Scene 5?
55. Who is the main general in Malcolm's army?
56. Where is most of Malcolm's army from?
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57. Who is the first person Macbeth kills in the battle against Malcolm?
58. How does Macbeth feel about his first kill in the battle against Malcolm?
59. How was Macduff born?
60. How does Macduff prove that he has slain Macbeth?
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Short Essay Questions Key
There is lightning, thunder, and windy rain at the beginning of the play.
2. When do the witches vow to meet again before they part at the beginning of the
play?
As the play opens, the witches vow to meet again when a mighty battle is over, before
the sun sets on the heath.
3. In the first scene of the play, who else do the witches say they will meet with
when they next meet?
In Act 1, Scene 1, the witches say they will all meet together with Macbeth the next time
they meet.
4. What does one of the witches sense in the air in Act 1, Scene 1?
One of the witches senses something murky, something terrible in the air; a sense of
anticipation of something about to happen on a large scale.
Duncan forces the Norwegian King to pay a tribute before he is allowed to bury his
dead.
6. What is to be done with the captured Thane of Cawdor in Act 1, Scene 2?
The captured Thane of Cawdor is to be executed.
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Duncan states that Macbeth will be appointed as the new Thane of Cawdor.
Macdonwald died in battle when he was ripped in half by Macbeth's sword.
A sailor's wife offends one of the witches when she refuses to share some chestnuts
she was eating.
10. What does the witch do to punish the sailor's wife who offends her?
The witch curses the husband of the offending woman that he will not sleep and will
have to perform his duties in a sleep-deprived and lethargic state.
11. How did the Thane of Cawdor die?
The Thane of Cawdor confessed and asked Duncan's pardon; he then died like a
gentleman, with great dignity, with a seeming indifference to his death.
12. In Act 1, Scene 4, what title does Duncan bestow upon Malcolm after the
battle?
Duncan bestows the title of Prince of Cumberland on Malcolm, his eldest son, who is
now clearly heir to the throne.
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13. In Act 1, Scene 5, what does Macbeth write to his wife about while he is away
at war?
In Act 1, Scene 5, Macbeth writes to his wife about his encounter with the weird sisters.
14. After reading her husband's letter in Act 1, Scene 5, what does Lady Macbeth
fear Macbeth may be?
After reading her husband's letter in Act 1, Scene 5, Lady Macbeth fears that her
husband will be too soft and weak-hearted to do what he must in order to fulfill the
prophecy of the weird sisters.
Banquo's initial impression of Macbeth's castle is that it is warm and inviting.
16. In Act 1, Scnee 6, what does Duncan say helped Macbeth to arrive at his castle
so far ahead of himself?
Duncan tells Lady Macbeth that her husband's love for her helped his horses to fly
faster than Duncan was able to travel.
17. What causes Macbeth to hesitate in killing Duncan?
Macbeth hesitates in killing Duncan because Macbeth is Duncan's host at the moment,
and Duncan is a beloved kinsman of the family.
18. What does Lady Macbeth do in order to allow for Macbeth to have safe
passage past Duncan's chamberlains in Act 1, Scene 7?
Lady Macbeth puts Duncan's chamberlains to sleep with drugged wine so that Macbeth
can sneak by them in order to kill Duncan.
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19. What does Duncan reward Lady Macbeth with the evening before his
assassination?
Duncan is so pleased with Macbeth and his wife that he rewards Lady Macbeth with a
diamond.
20. What does Banquo wish to speak with Macbeth about late in the night just
before Macbeth murders Duncan?
On the night Macbeth murders Duncan, before the murder takes place, Banquo wishes
to speak with Macbeth about a dream he has just had and about their encounter with
the their witches just before Macbeth murders Duncan.
21. What does Macbeth hear just after murdering Duncan?
Just after he murders Duncan, Macbeth hears a voice saying, "Macbeth shall sleep no
more."
22. What does Lady Macbeth call her husband after he has murdered Duncan?
Lady Macbeth calls her husband a fool with brain sickness when he tells Lady Macbeth
of his concerns after the murder.
The Porter is heard telling jokes about death just after Duncan is assassinated.
24. Who is framed for Duncan's murder?
Macbeth frames Duncan's chamberlains for his death, and murders them before they
can attest otherwise.
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assassination?
The morning after Duncan's assassination, Ross speaks with an old man about the
many bad omens and anomalies he has witnessed in the past night or so.
26. Why are Duncan's sons both considered suspects in Duncan's murder?
Duncan's sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, are suspected in Duncan's murder because
they both flee the country when they hear the news of their father's death.
27. In Act 3, Scene 1, what do the witches prophecy for Banquo's future?
In Act 3, Scene 1, the three witches prophesy that Banquo will be the father of many
sons.
28. In Act 3, Scene 1, what does Macbeth lament that Banquo has taken from
him?
In Act 3, Scene 1, Macbeth laments that Banquo, because of his prophecy, has stripped
him of his lineage.
In Act 3, Scene 2, Macbeth hides his plans to kill Banquo and his son from his wife.
30. What does Macbeth think his wife will do when she hears of his devious and
secret plan in Act 3, Scene 2?
Macbeth is certain that his wife will celebrate with him when his secret plan to have
Banquo and his son killed is discovered.
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Macbeth hires two murderers to kill Banquo and his son.
Macbeth wants to kill Banquo and his son in order to clear the path for his uncontested
kingship.
33. What is peculiar about the appearance of the surprise visitor to Macbeth's
banquet in Act 3, Scene 4?
The murderer hired by Macbeth appears at the banquet and is covered in Banquo's
blood.
Macbeth sees Banquo's ghost at the banquet and is terrified of it.
35. What is Hecate mad at the three witches for?
Hecate is mad at the three witches for not alerting her to Macbeth's prophecy and
behavior.
Hecate is going to the moon to capture a "vaporous drop," which she will distill to cause
great artificial sprites to manifest. These creatures will then fool Macbeth through deep
illusions to hold a false security about his life.
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37. Where has Macduff fled to after hearing about Banquo's death?
Macduff has fled to Ireland with Malcolm after hearing about Banquo's death.
Malcolm is afraid for his life because he is the natural heir to the throne.
39. What does the bloody child tell Macbeth when Macbeth visits the three
witches?
The bloody child tells Macbeth that he will not be harmed by any man born of a woman.
witches?
The child with the tree branch tells Macbeth he will not be destroyed until Great Birnam
Wood to high Dunsinane hill shall come against him.
41. In Act 4, Scene 2, why is Lady Macduff so frustrated with the flight of her
husband?
Lady Macduff is frustrated by the flight of her husband because it makes her and her
family look like traitors.
42. In Act 4, Scene 2, what happens to Lady Macduff as she is preparing to join
her husband?
Lady Macduff and her son are both murdered as they are preparing to join Macduff in
Act 4, Scene 2.
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Malcolm lies and tells Macduff that he is a lusty womanizer, that he would steal other
men's property, and that he loves crime.
44. Why does Malcolm tell lies to Macduff as they converse in England?
Malcolm tells lies to Macduff to test his loyalty and judgment.
Malcolm is worried that his new English soldiers are all very young and untested.
46. How does Angus pledge to purge Macbeth of his bloodlusty sickness?
Angus pledges to purge Macbeth of his bloodlusty sickness through a righteous war.
47. Why does Macbeth not want to receive any more reports from the doctor and
his attendant in Act 5, Scene 2?
Macbeth does not want to receive any more reports from his doctor and his attendant
because he feels he has nothing to fear.
Macbeth asks Seyton to help him put his armor on before the battle begins.
49. What does Malcolm suggest that his soldiers use as camouflage while
approaching Macbeth's castle?
Malcolm suggests that his soldiers each hold a bough of a tree from Birnam wood as
camouflage while approaching Macbeth's castle.
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Macbeth's army is small compared to Malcolm's army because most of Macbeth's army
has fled.
51. What is Malcolm trying to hide by using camouflage?
Malcolm is trying to disguise his numbers by using camouflage.
52. Why is Macbeth so sure that he will be victorious over Malcolm's army?
Macbeth is sure that he will be victorious over Malcolm's army because of the prophecy
he received from the three witches.
53. What does Macbeth think his enemies will suffer before he is defeated?
Macbeth says his enemies will suffer hunger and ague before realizing they cannot win
against Macbeth.
54. What is the source of a horrible shrill cry Macbeth hears while preparing for
battle in Act 5, Scene 5?
The shrill cry Macbeth hears while preparing for battle is his wife committing suicide.
General Siward is the main general in Malcolm's army.
Most of Malcolm's army is from England.
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Young Siward is the first person to die by Macbeth's sword in the battle against
Malcolm's army.
58. How does Macbeth feel about his first kill in the battle against Malcolm?
Macbeth is filled with confidence and energy after killing young Siward in battle.
Macduff was ripped from his mother's womb very early in her pregnancy.
Macduff proves he has slain Macbeth by showing Malcolm and Siward Macbeth's
severed head.
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Multiple Choice
Act 1, Scene 1
1. Who are the first characters to appear in this play?
(a) Macbeth and Duncan.
(b) Messengers.
(c) Three Witches.
(d) Soldiers.

(a) Lightning and thunder.
(b) Sunny and bright.
(c) Dark and misty.
(d) Torrential rain.
3. What do the witches vow to do at the beginning of the play?

(a) Fool the soldiers.
(b) Confuse the messengers.
(c) Meet again.
(d) Kill Macbeth.
4. When do the witches want to meet?

(a) At the turn of the year.
(b) After a mighty battle.
(c) The dawn before Macbeth's death.
(d) Before the sun sets.
5. Where does the sun seem to set at the beginning of the play?
(a) The heath.
(b) The ground.
(c) The ocean.
(d) The witches' cauldron.
6. Where is this play set?

(a) Ireland.
(b) England.
(c) Scotland.
(d) Wales.
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7. Who do the witches plan to meet after parting in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) McBride.
(b) MacDonwald.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) Duncan.
8. What do the witches sense in the air in Act 1, Scene 1?

(a) Something unexpected.
(b) Something astonishing.
(c) Something murky.
(d) Something hopeful.
9. What are the witches anticipating at the beginning of the play?

(a) To meet their master.
(b) The death of Macbeth.
(c) Something to happen on a larger scale.
(d) The assasination of the king.
10. What do the witches say are their greatest pleasure in life?
(a) Killing.
(b) Deceiving.
(c) Conjuring.
(d) Serving.
11. How many witches are there?

(a) Four.
(b) Six.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.
12. What kind of land is featured in Act 1, Scene 1?

(a) Forest.
(b) Desert.
(c) Cave.
(d) Meadow.
Act 1, Scene 2
13. Who of the following is NOT found in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Macbeth.
(b) Lennox.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) Duncan.
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14. Where does Duncan decide to camp at the beginning of the play?
(a) Innerwith.
(b) Triamond.
(c) Forres.
(d) Florence.
15. Who does Duncan meet as he sets up camp at the beginning of the play?
(a) A messenger.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) A wounded soldier.
(d) One of the witches.
16. What title does Duncan hold?

(a) Magistrate.
(b) Duke.
(c) General.
(d) King.
17. What did Macbeth do to Macdonwald?

(a) Stabbed him in the heart.
(b) Poisoned him.
(c) Ripped him in half with his sword.
(d) Cut off his head.
18. Who is the main enemy of Scotland at the time of this play?
(a) Scandinavia.
(b) England.
(c) Norway.
(d) Germany.
19. In Act 1, Scene 2, why does the sergeant not finish telling Duncan of the
battle?
(a) He dies.
(b) He falls asleep.
(c) He is too overcome with emotion.
(d) He faints from loss of blood.
20. Who is assisting the main enemy of Scotland at the time of this play?
(a) The Witches.
(b) MacDuff.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) The Thane of Cawdor.
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21. Who is sent for to help the wounded sergeant in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Duncan.
(b) Another soldier.
(c) A surgeon.
(d) A nurse.
22. Who owns the victory of the battle between Scotland and its main enemy?
(a) The Norwegian King.
(b) The Thane of Cawdor.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) Duncan.
23. What must the loser of the battle between Scotland and it's enemy do in order
to bury their dead men?
(a) Beg for mercy.
(b) Steal the bodies in the night.
(c) Pay a tribute.
(d) Release their prisoners.
24. Who is the hero of the battle between Scotland and its main enemy?
(a) The Thane of Cawdor.
(b) Duncan.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) Sweno.
Act 1, Scene 3
25. Where do the witches go after Scotland's battle is over?
(a) The desert.
(b) A heath.
(c) A cave.
(d) The sea shore.
26. Who offends the first witch in Act 1, Scene 3?

(a) A sailor's wife.
(b) A soldier.
(c) A young maiden.
(d) A shopkeeper.
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27. How is the first witch offended in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) The young maiden calls her ugly and useless.
(b) The shopkeeper denies her money.
(c) The soldier curses her and kicks stones at her.
(d) The sailor's wife will not share chestnuts with her.
28. What does the first witch do to get her revenge on the person who offended
her in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Curses the shop with bad produce and merchandice.
(b) Curses the sailor with lack of sleep and fatigue.
(c) Curses the soldier with blindness in his next battle.
(d) Curses the young maiden with warts and boils.
29. What is Macbeth's first reaction to the witches?

(a) Amazed and terrified.
(b) Surprised and disgusted.
(c) Skeptical and unbelieving.
(d) Impatient and worried.
30. in Act 1, Scene 3, what do the witches tell Macbeth he will become?
(a) A rich duke.
(b) The leader of the army.
(c) The Thane of Cawdor.
(d) The king of England.
Act 1, Scene 4
31. What happens to the original Thane of Cawdor?
(a) He commits suicide rather than be taken prisoner.
(b) He is to be executed.
(c) He is killed in battle.
(d) He flees the country.
32. Who is to be the new Thane of Cawdor?

(a) Macbeth.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Lennox.
(d) Duncan.
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33. What does Malcolm tell Duncan of the Thane of Cawdor just before the new
Thane is named?
(a) He ran like a dog.
(b) He is still dangerous even in death.
(c) He died with dignity.
(d) His men still honor him.
34. How are Malcolm and Duncan related?

(a) Duncan is Malcolm's son.
(b) Malcolm and Duncan are cousins.
(c) Malcom is Duncan's son.
(d) Malcolm is Duncan's nephew.
35. In Act 1, Scene 4, in an aside to the audience, what does Macbeth say he is
carrying?
(a) A murderous heart.
(b) Ambitions unto death.
(c) Black and deep desires.
(d) Deep and dark secrets.
36. What title is Malcolm given after the battle is over?

(a) Duke of Greenwich.
(b) Thane of Cawdor.
(c) King of Scotland.
(d) Prince of Cumberland.
Act 1, Scene 5
37. Where is Macbeth's castle?
(a) Triamond.
(b) Inverness.
(c) Forres.
(d) Florence.
38. How does Lady Macbeth hear about the prophecy of the witches?
(a) One of the witches comes to tell her.
(b) She sees it in a dream.
(c) Duncan tells her about it.
(d) Her husband writes a letter about it.
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39. How does Macbeth refer to his wife after she hears about the prophecy from
the witches?
(a) His motivation for success.
(b) His bearer of future sons.
(c) His dearest partner in greatness.
(d) His sweet queen to be.
40. What does Lady Macbeth plan after hearing about the prophecy from the
witches?
(a) A list of enemies.
(b) A feast.
(c) New legislation.
(d) The murder of the king.
41. What does Lady Macbeth tell her husband to do in front of the king when he
comes to their home?
(a) Poison him.
(b) Play the innocent.
(c) Praise his masterful mind.
(d) Get him alone.
42. What does Lady Macbeth says she has in her mind after hearing the prophecy
of the witches?
(a) Murderous intentions.
(b) A serpent's cunning.
(c) Lavish wishes.
(d) Important plans.
Act 1, Scene 6
43. Which of these is NOT a guest at Macbeth's castle after the battle?
(a) Angus.
(b) Macdonwald.
(c) Lennox.
(d) Donalbain.
44. What does Banquo say about Macbeth's castle when he first arrives there?
(a) It is fit for a king.
(b) It is dark and dreary.
(c) It is pleasant and inviting.
(d) It is larger than he had anticipated.
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45. Who is the first to greet Duncan at Macbeth's castle?
(a) Macbeth.
(b) A servant.
(c) Lady Macbeth.
(d) Malcolm.
46. What does Duncan say gave Macbeth speed after the battle?
(a) Joy of his new appointment.
(b) Fear for the safety of his family.
(c) Love for his wife.
(d) Boredom.
47. How does Lady Macbeth act when the king arrives at her castle in Act 1,
Scene 6?
(a) Sweet and shy.
(b) Cold and harsh.
(c) Confused and nervous.
(d) Warm and inviting.
48. What is so surprising about the way Lady Macbeth treats the king when he
arrives at her castle in Act 1, Scene 6?
(a) She should be grateful to him.
(b) It appears she has changed her mind.
(c) She did not seem nervous before.
(d) She is planning his murder.
Act 1, Scene 7
49. What does Macbeth say about killing Duncan after Duncan arrives at his
castle?
(a) He cannot do it himself.
(b) He must not be seen as the culprit.
(c) It is not the time.
(d) It must be done soon.
50. What does Macbeth say he will have to do if he is caught murdering the king?
(a) Frame his wife.
(b) Go to prison.
(c) Kill himself.
(d) Fight another war.
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51. What two reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan?
(a) Duncan is the king and Macbeth loves him.
(b) The prophecy will come true on its own, and he is likely to be caught.
(c) Lady Macbeth is crazy, and Duncan loves them both.
(d) Macbeth is his host and he is a kinsman.
52. What does Macbeth say the people would do if Duncan were killed?
(a) Cry.
(b) Fight.
(c) Go on with their lives.
(d) Seek justice.
53. What does Lady Macbeth say she would do before breaking a promise?
(a) Kill her own child.
(b) Kill herself.
(c) Kill her husband.
(d) Go mad.
54. Who does Lady Macbeth want to frame for Duncan's murder?
(a) His chamberlains.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Lennox.
(d) A servant.
Act 2, Scene 1
55. How are Banquo and Fleance related?
(a) Banquo is Fleance's father.
(b) Fleance and Banquo are brothers.
(c) Fleance is Banquo's father.
(d) Banquo is Fleance's uncle.
56. What does Banquo suffer from on his first night in Macbeth's castle?
(a) A terrible rash.
(b) Bad thoughts.
(c) Horrible dreams.
(d) Flashes of hot and cold.
57. What does Duncan give Lady Macbeth in Act 2, Scene 1?

(a) A diamond.
(b) A kiss.
(c) A title.
(d) A ration of strong wine.
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58. What does Banquo wish to speak with Macbeth about on his first night in
Macbeth's castle?
(a) The witches.
(b) Duncan.
(c) The battle.
(d) Lady Macbeth.
59. What does Macbeth see in a vision just as he is about to murder the king?
(a) A dagger.
(b) A spear.
(c) A crown.
(d) A ghost.
60. What does Macbeth ask his wife to prepare for him for after he has completed
his chore in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) A horse.
(b) A drink.
(c) A bath.
(d) A bed.
Act 2, Scene 2
61. What does Lady Macbeth give the chamberlains to make them sleep?
(a) Pretty music.
(b) Wine.
(c) Drugs.
(d) A lot of food.
62. What gave Lady Macbeth the courage to continue with her plot in Act 2, Scene
2?
(a) A picture of a queen.
(b) Wine.
(c) Motivation.
(d) Words from her husband.
63. What does Lady Macbeth hear shortly after the deed with Duncan is done in
Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) An owl shriek.
(b) The hissing of a cat.
(c) The chamberlains yelling.
(d) A bell tolling.
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64. What does a voice tell Macbeth he shall do no more after killing Duncan?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Kill.
(c) Eat.
(d) Love.
65. What does Macbeth ask mighty Neptune for help with?
(a) Resisting his wife.
(b) Becoming king.
(c) Washing blood off his hands.
(d) Killing Duncan.
66. What color does Macbeth say he shall make the green sea?
(a) Black.
(b) White.
(c) Blue.
(d) Red.
Act 2, Scene 3
67. How is the Porter speaking of death when he first appears on stage?
(a) He is telling knock-knock jokes about death.
(b) He is weeping about dead relatives of his.
(c) He is whispering strange tales of ghosts and demons.
(d) He is delivering a serious sermon.
68. What did Lennox tell Macbeth about the night of Duncan's murder?
(a) He had horrendous dreams.
(b) He had never had a more peaceful night in his life.
(c) He was kept awake by strange noises and lamentations.
(d) He felt as if he had been drugged to sleep deep.
69. Who is the first person to see the king dead?

(a) Lady Macbeth.
(b) Lennox.
(c) Macduff.
(d) Malcolm.
70. How is Lady Macbeth told of the king's murder the morning after?
(a) A servant goes to her room.
(b) Macbeth informs her in private.
(c) She sees him in his room.
(d) A bell is tolled.
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71. What is Lady Macbeth's reaction when she is told of the king's death the
morning after?
(a) She pretends to cry.
(b) She acts shocked.
(c) She faints.
(d) She laughs.
72. Where does Donalbain go after Duncan's death?

(a) France.
(b) England.
(c) Wales.
(d) Ireland.
Act 2, Scene 4
73. How old is the Old Man?
(a) 60.
(b) 70.
(c) 80.
(d) 90.
74. Who is speaking with the Old Man when he first appears on stage?
(a) Ross.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Lennox.
(d) Donalbain.
75. Where is the Old Man standing when he first appears on stage?
(a) In a dining hall.
(b) In the forest.
(c) Outside Macbeth's castle.
(d) In his room.
76. Which of the following is NOT a strange anomaly seen by the old man?
(a) A great falcon being killed by a mousing owl.
(b) Owls flying at noon.
(c) Horses eating each other.
(d) Darkness at noon day.
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77. Who does Macduff think is responsible for killing Duncan?
(a) Malcolm.
(b) Macbeth.
(c) The chamberlains.
(d) Donalbain.
78. Where is Macbeth going to be crowned king?

(a) Scone.
(b) Forres.
(c) London.
(d) Glasgow.
Act 3, Scene 1
79. What does Banquo acknowledge in his soliloquy at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) His suspicion of Macbeth.
(b) His grief over Duncan's death.
(c) His fear of being murdered next.
(d) The truthfulness of the witches' prophecy.
80. How does Banquo know that Macbeth will not remain king?
(a) He had a dream of Macbeth's assassination.
(b) Banquo's sons were prophecied to be kings.
(c) He thinks Macbeth will step down when he sees how hard it is to be king.
(d) Macbeth is sick.
81. Who is the chief guest at Macbeth's celebration feast?

(a) Banquo.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Macduff.
(d) Lennox.
82. Who does Macbeth hire after Banquo leaves the castle for the day in Act 2,
Scene 1?
(a) Thieves.
(b) Cooks.
(c) Murderers.
(d) Guards.
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83. What does Macbeth feel that Banquo has stripped him of?
(a) His pride.
(b) His regal nature.
(c) His victory in battle.
(d) His lineage.
84. Why is Banquo not able to attend the banquet until nightfall?
(a) He has to deliver the news of the new king ot the neighboring villages.
(b) He must attend to some important matters of state.
(c) He has a long ride to make.
(d) He needs some rest.
Act 3, Scene 2
85. Who does Banquo think killed Duncan?
(a) Lady Macbeth.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) Donalbain.
86. What is Lady Macbeth assured of after Banquo rides away from the castle in
Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Banquo will be in attendance that night.
(b) Banquo will be killed.
(c) Banquo is in alliance with Macbeth.
(d) Banquo is completely unaware of their evil plots.
87. What news does Macbeth choose to not tell his wife after Banquo rides away
from the castle in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Banquo is unaware of their evil plots thus far.
(b) He has a plan to kill Banquo.
(c) Banquo is in alliance with them.
(d) Banquo is coming to the banquet.
88. Who has sole responsibility for the impending doom of Banquo?
(a) Donalbain.
(b) Macbeth.
(c) Macduff.
(d) Lady Macbeth.
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89. Why is Macbeth plotting to kill Banquo at all?
(a) His disloyal heart.
(b) The prophecy of Banquo's sons becoming kings.
(c) A passing reference to his belief in Macbeth murdering Duncan.
(d) His knowledge of his crimes.
90. What does Macbeth think his wife will do after she hears of Banquo's murder?
(a) Faint.
(b) Cry.
(c) Laugh.
(d) Celebrate.
Act 3, Scene 3
91. Who kills Banquo?
(a) Macduff.
(b) Hired murderers.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) Banquo's servants.
92. Where does Banquo's killer wait for him?

(a) A park.
(b) An old cart on the road.
(c) An inn.
(d) A forest.
93. Who escapes the ambush on Banquo in Act 3, Scene 3?

(a) His servants.
(b) His son.
(c) Macduff.
(d) His guards.
94. How is Macbeth's plan not fulfilled in Banquo's murder?

(a) Banquo wounded his murderer before he died.
(b) Banquo's son escapes.
(c) Banquo was the wrong man to kill.
(d) News spreads of who did it.
95. Where is Banquo killed?

(a) On the road.
(b) In a forest.
(c) At an inn.
(d) Near the palace.
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96. What does the person who escaped the ambush on Banquo in Act 3, Scene 3
do?
(a) Pretends to be dead.
(b) Ride away at top speed.
(c) Stands and fights.
(d) Cry out to the village what is happening.
Act 3, Scene 4
97. Who of the following is NOT in attendance in the hall when the banquet begins
in Act 3, Scene 4?
(a) Donalbain.
(b) Ross.
(c) Lennox.
(d) Macbeth.
98. Who appears at the door when the banquet first begins?
(a) A messenger.
(b) Macduff.
(c) Fleance.
(d) The murderer.
99. What does Macbeth tell the unexpected visitor to the hall at the beginning of
the banquet to do?
(a) Wash himself.
(b) Deliver his message.
(c) Stand outside.
(d) Take a seat.
100. Where did Banquo receive 20 gashes?

(a) His heart.
(b) His stomach.
(c) His neck.
(d) His head.
101. What news terrifies Macbeth at his banquet?

(a) Banquo is dead.
(b) Fleance escaped.
(c) Banquo's death had witnesses.
(d) The murderer wants more money.
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102. What does Macbeth see at the banquet that no one else does?
(a) Blood in the wine.
(b) A procession of devils.
(c) Banquo's ghost.
(d) The three witches.
Act 3, Scene 5
103. Who do the witches meet with the morning after Banquo's murder?
(a) Macbeth.
(b) Banquo.
(c) Fleance.
(d) Hecate.
104. What are the witches rebuked for the morning after Banquo's murder?
(a) Not warning Macbeth about Fleance.
(b) Not warning Fleance about the prophecy of his kingship.
(c) Not alerting Hecate about Macbeth.
(d) Not warning Banquo about his impending death.
105. What do the witches plan to show Macbeth the morning after Banquo's
murder?
(a) His sins.
(b) A prophecy of lies.
(c) His destiny.
(d) His future disgrace.
106. What do the witches plan to harvest from the moon?

(a) A vaporous drop.
(b) Dust of the moon.
(c) A key to darkness.
(d) Artificial light.
107. What do the witches plan to do with that which they harvest from the moon?
(a) Cause Macbeth to sleep so that he may be murdered in his bed.
(b) Create evil sprites.
(c) Look into the future.
(d) Envelop Macbeth in darkness.
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108. After the murders of Duncan and Banquo, what do the witches view Macbeth
as?
(a) A wayward son.
(b) An amusing toy.
(c) A burgeoning evil.
(d) A foolhardy man.
Act 3, Scene 6
109. Who does Lennox speak to about Banquo's death?
(a) A lord.
(b) Donalbain.
(c) His servants.
(d) Macbeth.
110. Where does Macduff go after Banquo's murder?

(a) Scotland.
(b) Wales.
(c) England.
(d) Ireland.
111. What is Macduff doing as he flees after Banquo's death?

(a) Grieving for Duncan and Banquo.
(b) Trying to save his life.
(c) Spreading the news of Macbeth's treachery.
(d) Plotting against Macbeth.
112. Who is Duncan's heir?

(a) Macbeth.
(b) Donalbain.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) Fleance.
113. What does Macduff do when summoned by Macbeth in Act 3, Scene 6?

(a) Pretends to not hear.
(b) Challenges him to a duel.
(c) Refuses to come.
(d) Threatens his life.
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114. Who is helping Macduff when he flees after Banquo's murder?
(a) Ross.
(b) Fleance.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) Donalbain.
Act 4, Scene 1
115. What are the witches doing at the beginning of Act 4?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Chanting.
(d) Stirring things in their cauldron.
116. What do the witches do at the beginning of Act 4 when they are joined by
Hecate?
(a) Dance and sing.
(b) Chant.
(c) Go to sleep.
(d) Begin stirring things in their cauldron.
117. What is the first apparition to appear to Macbeth when he meets with the
witches?
(a) An armed head.
(b) A child holding a branch.
(c) A bloody child.
(d) The ghost of Duncan.
118. What is the second apparition to appear to Macbeth when he meets with the
witches?
(a) An armed head.
(b) A child holding a branch.
(c) A bloody child.
(d) The ghost of Duncan.
119. What is the third apparition to appear to Macbeth when he meets with the
witches?
(a) An armed head.
(b) The ghost of Duncan.
(c) A bloody child.
(d) A child holding a branch.
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120. What does the first apparition warn Macbeth against?
(a) The son of Banquo.
(b) Over-indulgance.
(c) The Thane of Fife.
(d) The jealous passion of his wife.
Act 4, Scene 2
121. What does Lady Macduff say her husband's flight makes her look like?
(a) A traitor.
(b) Helpless.
(c) Unprotected.
(d) The family of a coward.
122. Who is with Lady Macduff in her castle when she hears her husband has
fled?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her servants.
(c) Her son.
(d) Her father.
123. Who of the following has NOT fled the country by Act 4, Scene 2?
(a) Donalbain.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Macduff.
(d) Ross.
124. What does Ross say about Macduff after he has fled?
(a) He deserves whatever fate he gets.
(b) He has reason to fear.
(c) He is a snake and a coward.
(d) He is noble and wise.
125. What does Macduff's son compare himself to when he hears that his father
has fled?
(a) A bird.
(b) A dog.
(c) A tiger.
(d) A snake.
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126. What happens to Macduff's family after he has fled the country?
(a) They are murdered.
(b) They go into hiding.
(c) They flee to join him.
(d) They prepare to go see Macbeth.
Act 4, Scene 3
127. What does Malcolm tell Macduff after they have both fled?
(a) He is filled with anger.
(b) He is filled with confusion.
(c) He is filled with sadness.
(d) He is filled with fear.
128. What does Macduff tell Malcolm to do after they have both fled?
(a) Discard his fear and replace it with courage.
(b) Replace his confusion with understanding and wisdom.
(c) Use his anger to find justice.
(d) Be strong and take up his sword.
129. In Act 4, Scene 3, what does Macduff promise Malcolm he is not?

(a) A coward.
(b) A noble man.
(c) A traitor.
(d) A murderer.
130. Why is Malcom afraid to take up the crown?

(a) He fears he will be murdered.
(b) He is too young.
(c) He has no knowledge of state affairs.
(d) He has many vices.
131. Why does Malcolm lie to Macduff about being a lusty man?
(a) He wishes he could be that way.
(b) He wanted to lighten the mood.
(c) He is testing Macduff.
(d) He enjoys a good tale.
132. What does Macduff do when he hears his family has been murdered?
(a) Swears vengeance on Macbeth.
(b) Puts on mourning apparel.
(c) Faints.
(d) Puts together an army of English soldiers.
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Act 5, Scene 1
133. Where does the first scene in Act 5 take place?
(a) An anteroom in Macbeth's castle.
(b) A wood.
(c) An inn.
(d) Macduff's castle.
134. Who are speaking at the beginning of Act 5?

(a) A gentlewoman and a doctor.
(b) Macduff and his son.
(c) Macbeth and his wife.
(d) Angus and Ross.
135. What has been happening to Lady Macbeth since Banquo's death?
(a) She has been having hallucinations.
(b) She has been having horrible dreams.
(c) She has been sleepwalking.
(d) She has been followed by Banquo's ghost.
136. What is Lady Macbeth trying to do while she is sleeping?

(a) Wash her hands.
(b) Repent.
(c) Put on her crown.
(d) Kill Duncan.
137. What is so surprising to Lady Macbeth about an old man in Act 5, Scene 1?
(a) How wise he is.
(b) How much blood he has.
(c) How easily he died.
(d) How loud his voice was in death.
138. What does a doctor say Lady Macbeth needs to heal?

(a) Some strong medication.
(b) A physician.
(c) Her husband.
(d) A priest.
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Act 5, Scene 2
139. Who of the following is not among the soldiers in Dunsinane?
(a) Donalbain.
(b) Lennox.
(c) Menteith.
(d) Angus.
140. What do the soldiers in Dunsinane enter Act 5, Scene 2 with?

(a) A war scream.
(b) Their written strategy.
(c) A drum and colors.
(d) The body of Duncan.
141. Where is Malcolm when the other soldiers are at Dunsinane?

(a) Birnam Wood.
(b) Pont Whiff Castle.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Forres.
142. What has caused Macbeth's fiery rage while the soldiers are all in
Dunsinane?
(a) His wife's madness.
(b) The treachery of his friends.
(c) The mutiny against him.
(d) His secret murders.
143. How do the soldiers in Dunsinane plan to purge Macbeth of his anger?
(a) Gentle persuasion.
(b) Righteous war.
(c) Kill the traitors.
(d) Take his wife captive.
144. Why is Macbeth not at all disturbed by the war drums?

(a) He thinks they are preparing a tribute to him.
(b) He thinks they are fighting for him.
(c) He feel protected from his enemies.
(d) He cannot hear them.
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Act 5, Scene 3
145. What does Macbath ask his doctors to do when he hears the war drums from
Dunsinane?
(a) Stop giving him reports.
(b) Give him an injection of strength.
(c) Attend to his wife.
(d) Leave him and find safety.
146. What is the one thing that will frighten Macbeth?

(a) The ghost of Duncan.
(b) Hearing a bad prophecy from the witches.
(c) Seeing the wood move to the castle.
(d) Seeing the Thane of Fife.
147. How many soldiers are in Dunsinane in Act 5, Scene 3?

(a) 1,000.
(b) 100,000.
(c) 10,000.
(d) 1,000,000.
148. What does Macbeth call his servant who tried to warn him of the encroaching
army?
(a) A coward.
(b) A good man.
(c) A traitor.
(d) A fool.
149. What does Macbeth ask Seyton to do as the army approaches in Act 5, Scene
3?
(a) Send a message to the army.
(b) Rally his own troops.
(c) Prepare his armor.
(d) Protect his wife.
150. What makes Macbeth feel invincible in Act 5?

(a) The love the people have for him.
(b) The prophecy of the witches.
(c) His anger.
(d) His huge army.
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Act 5, Scene 4
151. Who is the leader of the army at Dunsinane?
(a) Donalbain.
(b) General Siward.
(c) Macduff.
(d) Malcolm.
152. What do the men in Dunsinane use as camouflage?

(a) Mud.
(b) Armor from Macbeth's army.
(c) Black paint.
(d) Branches from trees in the wood.
153. Who suggests the form of camouflage that the army in Dunsinane uses?
(a) Malcolm.
(b) Macduff.
(c) General Siward.
(d) Donabain.
154. What is the army in Dunsinane trying to hide with their unique camouflage?
(a) Their numbers.
(b) The approach.
(c) Their existence.
(d) Their strategy.
155. What has most of Macbeth's army done while the army in Dunsinane
prepares for battle?
(a) Found armor.
(b) Fled.
(c) Switched sides.
(d) Sent faulty information to the spies.
156. How does Macbeth feel about what his army has done while the army in
Dunsinane prepares for battle?
(a) He cares not at all.
(b) He is proud of their cunning.
(c) He is still confident that he will win.
(d) He is angered.
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Act 5, Scene 5
157. What is Macbeth's title in the castle at Dunsinane?
(a) King.
(b) Duke.
(c) Thane.
(d) Prince.
158. In Act 5, Scene 5, what does Macbeth think will happen to his enemies while
he is in his castle?
(a) They will recognize his power and become allies with him.
(b) They will fear him and retreat.
(c) They will get confused and leave.
(d) They will starve and suffer with ague.
159. What is the source of the shrill cry Macbeth hears as the army approaches
his castle in Act 5, Scene 5?
(a) His wife has died.
(b) The doctor is shot with an arrow.
(c) His servant sees the large numbers of the army.
(d) The gate is bombarded.
160. What does Macbeth fear his future will be after finding out the source of the
shrill cry in Act 5, Scene 5?
(a) Sadness and sorrow.
(b) Reigning and ruling.
(c) Great glory.
(d) Dusty death.
161. How does Macbeth hear that Birnam Wood is moving towards the castle?
(a) He sees it in a dream.
(b) A witch prophecies it to him.
(c) He sees it out his window.
(d) His sentry tells him.
162. How does Lady Macbeth die?

(a) Captured by the enemy.
(b) Suicide.
(c) Mistaken for a witch by a servant.
(d) Poison.
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Act 5, Scene 6
163. What does the army at Dunsinane do when they reach the castle?
(a) Rest.
(b) Pound their drums.
(c) Wait for Macbeth.
(d) Begin bombarding the castle.
164. What does Malcolm tell the army to do when they reach the castle at
Dunsinane?
(a) Chant against Macbeth.
(b) Put down their branches.
(c) Get some good rest before the action begins.
(d) Wipe off their camouflage.
165. Who will lead the first assault on the castle in Act 5, Scene 6?
(a) Siward.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Angus.
(d) Macduff.
166. Why is Macbeth afraid when the army reaches the castle when he has been
so confident until then?
(a) He didn't realize how large the army was.
(b) The witches warnings are coming true.
(c) He feels helpless without his wife.
(d) He cannot find his good armor.
167. Where did the army get the boughs they are holding?
(a) At Dunsinane.
(b) From Birnam wood.
(c) From trees at the castle.
(d) From the forests near their homes.
168. What were the boughs held by the army used for?
(a) Camouflage.
(b) Shade.
(c) Protection..
(d) Weapons.
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Act 5, Scene 7
169. Where is the army at Dunsinane from?
(a) Ireland.
(b) England.
(c) Wales.
(d) Scotland.
170. What does Macbeth decide he must do when he sees the army at his castle
in Act 5, Scene 7?
(a) Flee.
(b) Surrender.
(c) Make a stand.
(d) Make a truce.
171. Who is the first person killed by Macbeth in the battle at his castle?
(a) Lennox.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Young Siward.
(d) Angus.
172. How does Macbeth feel about his first killing in the battle in Act 5, Scene 7?
(a) Overwhelmed.
(b) Furious.
(c) Repentant.
(d) Confident.
173. Who wants to take revenge personally on Macbeth during the battle at the
castle?
(a) Macduff.
(b) General Siward.
(c) Donalbain.
(d) Malcolm.
174. Why is Macbeth not afraid of the man sworn to take revenge on him?
(a) He is full of confidence.
(b) The prophecy from the witches gives him courage.
(c) He had a dream in which he defeated this man.
(d) He knows he is stronger than the man.
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Act 5, Scene 8
175. What does Macbeth say he will not do when he sees two angry and armed
men approach him in the castle in Act 5, Scene 8?
(a) Retreat.
(b) Succumb to fear.
(c) Fall on his sword.
(d) Lose the battle.

(a) Extracted from his mother's dead corpse.
(b) Born prematurely.
(c) Stillborn, and then revived.
(d) Ripped from his mother's womb.
177. Why is Macduff's birth so important to the plot?

(a) His unique birth gave him strength.
(b) Macduff is related to Macbeth.
(c) Macbeth can not be killed by a man born naturally of a woman.
(d) Macbeth and Macduff were born the same way.
178. What does Macduff call Macbeth as they fight?

(a) A fool.
(b) A pussycat.
(c) A child.
(d) A tyrant.
179. What brings Siward comfort when he hears of his son's death?
(a) Macbeth was defeated.
(b) He died nobly.
(c) He died quickly and painlessly.
(d) He honored his father.
180. Who is crowned king at the end of the play?

(a) Siward.
(b) Donalbain.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) Macduff.
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Multiple Choice Key
1. C 11. D 21. C 31. B 41. B 51. D
2. A 12. B 22. D 32. A 42. B 52. A
3. C 13. A 23. C 33. C 43. B 53. A
4. B 14. C 24. C 34. C 44. C 54. A
5. A 15. C 25. B 35. C 45. C 55. A
6. C 16. D 26. A 36. D 46. C 56. B
7. C 17. C 27. D 37. B 47. D 57. A
8. C 18. C 28. B 38. D 48. D 58. A
9. C 19. D 29. B 39. C 49. C 59. A
10. B 20. D 30. C 40. D 50. C 60. B
61. B 71. B 81. A 91. B 101. B 111. D

62. B 72. D 82. C 92. A 102. C 112. C
63. A 73. B 83. D 93. B 103. D 113. C
64. A 74. A 84. C 94. B 104. C 114. C
65. C 75. C 85. C 95. D 105. C 115. D
66. D 76. B 86. A 96. B 106. A 116. A
67. A 77. C 87. B 97. A 107. B 117. A
68. C 78. A 88. B 98. D 108. A 118. C
69. C 79. D 89. B 99. C 109. A 119. D
70. D 80. B 90. D 100. D 110. D 120. C
121. A 131. C 141. A 151. B 161. D 171. C

122. C 132. A 142. D 152. D 162. B 172. D
123. D 133. A 143. B 153. A 163. A 173. A
124. D 134. A 144. C 154. A 164. B 174. B
125. A 135. C 145. A 155. B 165. A 175. C
126. A 136. A 146. C 156. C 166. B 176. D
127. C 137. B 147. C 157. A 167. B 177. C
128. D 138. D 148. A 158. D 168. A 178. D
129. C 139. A 149. C 159. A 169. B 179. B
130. D 140. C 150. B 160. D 170. C 180. C
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Short Answer Questions
118
119
19. In Act 1, Scene 2, why does the sergeant not finish telling Duncan of the battle?
120
23. What must the loser of the battle between Scotland and it's enemy do in order to
bury their dead men?
28. What does the first witch do to get her revenge on the person who offended her in
Act 1, Scene 3?
121
33. What does Malcolm tell Duncan of the Thane of Cawdor just before the new Thane
is named?
carrying?
122
39. How does Macbeth refer to his wife after she hears about the prophecy from the
witches?
40. What does Lady Macbeth plan after hearing about the prophecy from the witches?
41. What does Lady Macbeth tell her husband to do in front of the king when he comes
to their home?
42. What does Lady Macbeth says she has in her mind after hearing the prophecy of
the witches?
123
47. How does Lady Macbeth act when the king arrives at her castle in Act 1, Scene 6?
48. What is so surprising about the way Lady Macbeth treats the king when he arrives
at her castle in Act 1, Scene 6?
49. What does Macbeth say about killing Duncan after Duncan arrives at his castle?
124
125
58. What does Banquo wish to speak with Macbeth about on his first night in Macbeth's
castle?
60. What does Macbeth ask his wife to prepare for him for after he has completed his
chore in Act 2, Scene 1?
62. What gave Lady Macbeth the courage to continue with her plot in Act 2, Scene 2?
63. What does Lady Macbeth hear shortly after the deed with Duncan is done in Act 2,
Scene 2?
126
127
71. What is Lady Macbeth's reaction when she is told of the king's death the morning
after?
128
82. Who does Macbeth hire after Banquo leaves the castle for the day in Act 2, Scene
1?
129
86. What is Lady Macbeth assured of after Banquo rides away from the castle in Act 3,
Scene 2?
87. What news does Macbeth choose to not tell his wife after Banquo rides away from
the castle in Act 3, Scene 2?
130
96. What does the person who escaped the ambush on Banquo in Act 3, Scene 3 do?
97. Who of the following is NOT in attendance in the hall when the banquet begins in
Act 3, Scene 4?
131
99. What does Macbeth tell the unexpected visitor to the hall at the beginning of the
banquet to do?
105. What do the witches plan to show Macbeth the morning after Banquo's murder?
132
108. After the murders of Duncan and Banquo, what do the witches view Macbeth as?
133
116. What do the witches do at the beginning of Act 4 when they are joined by Hecate?
117. What is the first apparition to appear to Macbeth when he meets with the witches?
witches?
119. What is the third apparition to appear to Macbeth when he meets with the witches?
134
122. Who is with Lady Macduff in her castle when she hears her husband has fled?
125. What does Macduff's son compare himself to when he hears that his father has
fled?
135
136
137
142. What has caused Macbeth's fiery rage while the soldiers are all in Dunsinane?
Dunsinane?
138
army?
149. What does Macbeth ask Seyton to do as the army approaches in Act 5, Scene 3?
139
155. What has most of Macbeth's army done while the army in Dunsinane prepares for
battle?
158. In Act 5, Scene 5, what does Macbeth think will happen to his enemies while he is
in his castle?
159. What is the source of the shrill cry Macbeth hears as the army approaches his
castle in Act 5, Scene 5?
160. What does Macbeth fear his future will be after finding out the source of the shrill
cry in Act 5, Scene 5?
140
164. What does Malcolm tell the army to do when they reach the castle at Dunsinane?
166. Why is Macbeth afraid when the army reaches the castle when he has been so
confident until then?
141
170. What does Macbeth decide he must do when he sees the army at his castle in Act
5, Scene 7?
173. Who wants to take revenge personally on Macbeth during the battle at the castle?
175. What does Macbeth say he will not do when he sees two angry and armed men
approach him in the castle in Act 5, Scene 8?
142
143
Short Answer Questions Key
Three Witches.
Lightning and thunder.
Meet again.
After a mighty battle.
The heath.
Scotland.
Macbeth.
144
Something murky.
Something to happen on a larger scale.
Deceiving.
Three.
Desert.
Macbeth.
Forres.
145
A wounded soldier.
King.
Ripped him in half with his sword.
Norway.
19. In Act 1, Scene 2, why does the sergeant not finish telling Duncan of the
battle?
He faints from loss of blood.
The Thane of Cawdor.
A surgeon.
146
Duncan.
Pay a tribute.
Macbeth.
A heath.
A sailor's wife.
The sailor's wife will not share chestnuts with her.
28. What does the first witch do to get her revenge on the person who offended
her in Act 1, Scene 3?
Curses the sailor with lack of sleep and fatigue.
147
Surprised and disgusted.
He is to be executed.
Macbeth.
Thane is named?
He died with dignity.
Malcom is Duncan's son.
carrying?
Black and deep desires.
148
Prince of Cumberland.
Inverness.
Her husband writes a letter about it.
the witches?
His dearest partner in greatness.
witches?
The murder of the king.
Play the innocent.
of the witches?
A serpent's cunning.
149
Macdonwald.
It is pleasant and inviting.
Lady Macbeth.
Love for his wife.
47. How does Lady Macbeth act when the king arrives at her castle in Act 1,
Scene 6?
Warm and inviting.
48. What is so surprising about the way Lady Macbeth treats the king when he
arrives at her castle in Act 1, Scene 6?
She is planning his murder.
castle?
It is not the time.
150
Kill himself.
Macbeth is his host and he is a kinsman.
Cry.
Kill her own child.
His chamberlains.
Banquo is Fleance's father.
Bad thoughts.
151
A diamond.
Macbeth's castle?
The witches.
A dagger.
A drink.
Wine.
62. What gave Lady Macbeth the courage to continue with her plot in Act 2, Scene
2?
Wine.
63. What does Lady Macbeth hear shortly after the deed with Duncan is done in
Act 2, Scene 2?
An owl shriek.
152
Sleep.
Washing blood off his hands.
Red.
He is telling knock-knock jokes about death.
He was kept awake by strange noises and lamentations.
Macduff.
A bell is tolled.
153
morning after?
She acts shocked.
Ireland.
70.
Ross.
Outside Macbeth's castle.
Owls flying at noon.
The chamberlains.
154
Scone.
The truthfulness of the witches' prophecy.
Banquo's sons were prophecied to be kings.
Banquo.
82. Who does Macbeth hire after Banquo leaves the castle for the day in Act 2,
Scene 1?
Murderers.
His lineage.
He has a long ride to make.
155
Macbeth.
Act 3, Scene 2?
Banquo will be in attendance that night.
87. What news does Macbeth choose to not tell his wife after Banquo rides away
from the castle in Act 3, Scene 2?
He has a plan to kill Banquo.
Macbeth.
The prophecy of Banquo's sons becoming kings.
Celebrate.
Hired murderers.
156
A park.
His son.
Banquo's son escapes.
Near the palace.
96. What does the person who escaped the ambush on Banquo in Act 3, Scene 3
do?
Ride away at top speed.
in Act 3, Scene 4?
Donalbain.
The murderer.
157
99. What does Macbeth tell the unexpected visitor to the hall at the beginning of
the banquet to do?
Stand outside.
His head.
Fleance escaped.
Banquo's ghost.
Hecate.
Not alerting Hecate about Macbeth.
murder?
His destiny.
158
A vaporous drop.
Create evil sprites.
as?
A wayward son.
A lord.
Ireland.
Plotting against Macbeth.
Malcolm.
159
Refuses to come.
Malcolm.
Stirring things in their cauldron.
116. What do the witches do at the beginning of Act 4 when they are joined by
Hecate?
Dance and sing.
witches?
An armed head.
witches?
A bloody child.
witches?
A child holding a branch.
160
The Thane of Fife.
A traitor.
122. Who is with Lady Macduff in her castle when she hears her husband has
fled?
Her son.
Ross.
He is noble and wise.
125. What does Macduff's son compare himself to when he hears that his father
has fled?
A bird.
They are murdered.
161
He is filled with sadness.
Be strong and take up his sword.
A traitor.
He has many vices.
He is testing Macduff.
Swears vengeance on Macbeth.
An anteroom in Macbeth's castle.
162
A gentlewoman and a doctor.
She has been sleepwalking.
Wash her hands.
How much blood he has.
A priest.
Donalbain.
A drum and colors.
163
Birnam Wood.
142. What has caused Macbeth's fiery rage while the soldiers are all in
Dunsinane?
His secret murders.
Righteous war.
He feel protected from his enemies.
Dunsinane?
Stop giving him reports.
Seeing the wood move to the castle.
10,000.
164
army?
A coward.
149. What does Macbeth ask Seyton to do as the army approaches in Act 5, Scene
3?
Prepare his armor.
The prophecy of the witches.
General Siward.
Branches from trees in the wood.
Malcolm.
Their numbers.
165
155. What has most of Macbeth's army done while the army in Dunsinane
prepares for battle?
Fled.
He is still confident that he will win.
King.
158. In Act 5, Scene 5, what does Macbeth think will happen to his enemies while
he is in his castle?
They will starve and suffer with ague.
159. What is the source of the shrill cry Macbeth hears as the army approaches
his castle in Act 5, Scene 5?
His wife has died.
160. What does Macbeth fear his future will be after finding out the source of the
shrill cry in Act 5, Scene 5?
Dusty death.
His sentry tells him.
166
Suicide.
Rest.
164. What does Malcolm tell the army to do when they reach the castle at
Dunsinane?
Put down their branches.
Siward.
166. Why is Macbeth afraid when the army reaches the castle when he has been
so confident until then?
The witches warnings are coming true.
From Birnam wood.
Camouflage.
167
England.
170. What does Macbeth decide he must do when he sees the army at his castle
in Act 5, Scene 7?
Make a stand.
Young Siward.
Confident.
173. Who wants to take revenge personally on Macbeth during the battle at the
castle?
Macduff.
The prophecy from the witches gives him courage.
175. What does Macbeth say he will not do when he sees two angry and armed
men approach him in the castle in Act 5, Scene 8?
Fall on his sword.
168
Ripped from his mother's womb.
Macbeth can not be killed by a man born naturally of a woman.
A tyrant.
He died nobly.
Malcolm.
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One Week Quiz A
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________
This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5,
Scene 1.

(a) Hired murderers.
(b) Macduff.
(c) Banquo's servants.
(d) Macbeth.
(a) Seek justice.
(b) Go on with their lives.
(c) Fight.
(d) Cry.

(a) Put on her crown.
(b) Kill Duncan.
(c) Wash her hands.
(d) Repent.

(a) A physician.
(b) Some strong medication.
(c) A priest.
(d) Her husband.
(a) Go to prison.
(b) Kill himself.
(c) Frame his wife.
(d) Fight another war.
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174
Multiple Choice Questions Key
1. A
2. D
3. C
4. C
5. B

Kill her own child.
Banquo's son escapes.
An anteroom in Macbeth's castle.
Macbeth is his host and he is a kinsman.
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Two Week Quiz A
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________
Scene 5.

(a) A vaporous drop.
(b) A key to darkness.
(c) Dust of the moon.
(d) Artificial light.
murder?
(a) His sins.
(b) His future disgrace.
(c) A prophecy of lies.
(d) His destiny.
(a) Not alerting Hecate about Macbeth.
(b) Not warning Banquo about his impending death.
(c) Not warning Fleance about the prophecy of his kingship.
(d) Not warning Macbeth about Fleance.

(a) He is to be executed.
(b) He is killed in battle.
(c) He commits suicide rather than be taken prisoner.
(d) He flees the country.

(a) Donalbain.
(b) Lady Macbeth.
(c) Macduff.
(d) Macbeth.
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after?
4. What does Malcolm tell Duncan of the Thane of Cawdor just before the new Thane is
named?
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1. A
2. D
3. A
4. A
5. D

Hecate.
morning after?
She acts shocked.
Thane is named?
He died with dignity.
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Four Week Quiz A
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________
Scene 1.

(a) Malcolm and Duncan are cousins.
(b) Malcom is Duncan's son.
(c) Malcolm is Duncan's nephew.
(d) Duncan is Malcolm's son.
(a) Macbeth.
(b) The Witches.
(c) MacDuff.
(a) Kill her own child.
(b) Kill her husband.
(c) Go mad.
(d) Kill herself.

(a) Florence.
(b) Innerwith.
(c) Triamond.
(d) Forres.
(a) The prophecy will come true on its own, and he is likely to be caught.
(b) Duncan is the king and Macbeth loves him.
(c) Macbeth is his host and he is a kinsman.
(d) Lady Macbeth is crazy, and Duncan loves them both.
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3. How does Macbeth refer to his wife after she hears about the prophecy from the
witches?
4. What must the loser of the battle between Scotland and it's enemy do in order to bury
their dead men?
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1. B
2. D
3. A
4. D
5. C

King.
the witches?
His dearest partner in greatness.
Pay a tribute.
Banquo is Fleance's father.
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Four Week Quiz B
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________
Scene 4.

(a) His son.
(b) His guards.
(c) His servants.
(d) Macduff.
2. What has caused Macbeth's fiery rage while the soldiers are all in Dunsinane?
(a) The treachery of his friends.
(b) His secret murders.
(c) His wife's madness.
(d) The mutiny against him.

(a) Forres.
(b) London.
(c) Scone.
(d) Glasgow.
(a) Look into the future.
(b) Create evil sprites.
(c) Envelop Macbeth in darkness.
(d) Cause Macbeth to sleep so that he may be murdered in his bed.
as?
(a) A burgeoning evil.
(b) An amusing toy.
(c) A wayward son.
(d) A foolhardy man.
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castle?
5. What is the second apparition to appear to Macbeth when he meets with the witches?
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1. A
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. C

Birnam Wood.
Forres.
Macbeth's castle?
The witches.
witches?
A bloody child.
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Eight Week Quiz A
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________
Scene 4.

(a) Messengers.
(b) Macbeth and Duncan.
(c) Three Witches.
(d) Soldiers.
(a) MacDuff.
(b) Macbeth.
(c) The Witches.

(a) To meet their master.
(c) The assasination of the king.
(d) Something to happen on a larger scale.

(a) Meet again.
(b) Fool the soldiers.
(c) Confuse the messengers.
(d) Kill Macbeth.

(a) The dawn before Macbeth's death.
(b) At the turn of the year.
(c) Before the sun sets.
(d) After a mighty battle.
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1. C
2. D
3. D
4. A
5. D

Three.
A wounded soldier.
Prince of Cumberland.
Macbeth.
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Eight Week Quiz B
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________
Scene 7.

1. How does Lady Macbeth act when the king arrives at her castle in Act 1, Scene
6?
(a) Warm and inviting.
(b) Sweet and shy.
(c) Confused and nervous.
(d) Cold and harsh.
2. What does the first witch do to get her revenge on the person who offended her
in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Curses the shop with bad produce and merchandice.
(b) Curses the sailor with lack of sleep and fatigue.
(c) Curses the young maiden with warts and boils.
(d) Curses the soldier with blindness in his next battle.
(a) Duncan.
(b) The Thane of Cawdor.
(c) The Norwegian King.
(d) Macbeth.

(a) Amazed and terrified.
(b) Skeptical and unbelieving.
(c) Impatient and worried.
(d) Surprised and disgusted.

(a) Desert.
(b) Meadow.
(c) Forest.
(d) Cave.
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5. What does Lady Macbeth plan after hearing about the prophecy from the witches?
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1. A
2. B
3. A
4. D
5. A

Cry.
Scotland.
He is to be executed.
witches?
The murder of the king.
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Eight Week Quiz C
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________
Scene 3.

(a) The dawn before Macbeth's death.
(b) At the turn of the year.
(c) After a mighty battle.
(d) Before the sun sets.

(a) England.
(b) Wales.
(c) France.
(d) Ireland.

(a) Florence.
(b) Triamond.
(c) Forres.
(d) Innerwith.

(a) Soldiers.
(b) Macbeth and Duncan.
(c) Three Witches.
(d) Messengers.
(a) One of the witches comes to tell her.
(b) Her husband writes a letter about it.
(c) Duncan tells her about it.
(d) She sees it in a dream.
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castle?
5. What does Macbeth say about killing Duncan after Duncan arrives at his castle?
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1. C
2. D
3. C
4. C
5. B

Macbeth's castle?
The witches.
Macbeth.
castle?
It is not the time.
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Eight Week Quiz D
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________
Scene 1.

Thane is named?
(a) He is still dangerous even in death.
(b) He ran like a dog.
(c) He died with dignity.
(d) His men still honor him.

(a) Lennox.
(b) Macdonwald.
(c) Angus.
(d) Donalbain.
3. In Act 1, Scene 2, why does the sergeant not finish telling Duncan of the battle?
(a) He dies.
(b) He falls asleep.
(c) He is too overcome with emotion.
(d) He faints from loss of blood.
(a) Lady Macbeth is crazy, and Duncan loves them both.
(b) The prophecy will come true on its own, and he is likely to be caught.
(c) Duncan is the king and Macbeth loves him.
(d) Macbeth is his host and he is a kinsman.
(a) Release their prisoners.
(b) Beg for mercy.
(c) Steal the bodies in the night.
(d) Pay a tribute.
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5. What does Lady Macbeth tell her husband to do in front of the king when he comes to
their home?
195
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. D
5. D

After a mighty battle.
Kill himself.
Macduff.
Play the innocent.
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Eight Week Quiz E
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________
Scene 2.

(a) Ross.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Donalbain.
(d) Macduff.

(a) Lennox.
(b) Macbeth.
(c) Duncan.
(d) Malcolm.

(a) Lady Macbeth.
(b) Macduff.
(c) Donalbain.
(d) Macbeth.
(a) It is fit for a king.
(b) It is larger than he had anticipated.
(c) It is dark and dreary.
(d) It is pleasant and inviting.

(a) Lennox.
(b) Macdonwald.
(c) Angus.
(d) Donalbain.
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1. A
2. B
3. D
4. D
5. B

The Thane of Fife.
Kill himself.
Ireland.
Celebrate.
Macbeth.
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Eight Week Quiz F
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________
Scene 3.

(a) Fleance.
(b) Hecate.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) Banquo.
(a) A servant goes to her room.
(b) Macbeth informs her in private.
(c) She sees him in his room.
(d) A bell is tolled.

(a) Lennox.
(b) Macduff.
(c) Banquo.
(d) Malcolm.

(a) London.
(b) Scone.
(c) Forres.
(d) Glasgow.

(a) Something to happen on a larger scale.
(c) To meet their master.
(d) The assasination of the king.
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Dunsinane?
4. What does Macbeth ask his wife to prepare for him for after he has completed his
chore in Act 2, Scene 1?
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1. B
2. D
3. C
4. B
5. A

Dunsinane?
Stop giving him reports.
It is pleasant and inviting.
Seeing the wood move to the castle.
A drink.
Hired murderers.
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Eight Week Quiz G
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________
Scene 7.

(a) Donabain.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Macduff.
(d) General Siward.

(a) Suicide.
(b) Poison.
(c) Mistaken for a witch by a servant.
(d) Captured by the enemy.
(a) Swears vengeance on Macbeth.
(b) Puts on mourning apparel.
(c) Puts together an army of English soldiers.
(d) Faints.
(a) Macbeth is sick.
(b) Banquo's sons were prophecied to be kings.
(c) He had a dream of Macbeth's assassination.
(d) He thinks Macbeth will step down when he sees how hard it is to be king.

(a) Pretends to not hear.
(b) Threatens his life.
(c) Challenges him to a duel.
(d) Refuses to come.
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1. B
2. A
3. A
4. B
5. D

Macbeth.
Her husband writes a letter about it.
Scone.
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Mid-Book Test - Easy
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________
This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

(a) Fool the soldiers.
(b) Confuse the messengers.
(c) Meet again.
(d) Kill Macbeth.
castle?
(a) It must be done soon.
(b) He cannot do it himself.
(c) He must not be seen as the culprit.
(d) It is not the time.

(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Six.

(a) Something hopeful.
(b) Something astonishing.
(c) Something murky.
(d) Something unexpected.
Thane is named?
(a) He died with dignity.
(b) He is still dangerous even in death.
(c) His men still honor him.
(d) He ran like a dog.
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(a) Killing Duncan.
(b) Becoming king.
(c) Resisting his wife.
(d) Washing blood off his hands.

(a) Macbeth.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Duncan.
(d) Lennox.

(b) Banquo's son escapes.
(c) News spreads of who did it.
(d) Banquo was the wrong man to kill.

(a) A nurse.
(b) A surgeon.
(c) Duncan.
(d) Another soldier.

(a) At an inn.
(b) Near the palace.
(c) On the road.
(d) In a forest.

(a) A title.
(b) A kiss.
(c) A ration of strong wine.
(d) A diamond.
(a) His fear of being murdered next.
(b) His grief over Duncan's death.
(c) The truthfulness of the witches' prophecy.
(d) His suspicion of Macbeth.
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of the witches?
(a) Important plans.
(b) Murderous intentions.
(c) A serpent's cunning.
(d) Lavish wishes.
(a) Scandinavia.
(b) England.
(c) Germany.
(d) Norway.
morning after?
(a) She laughs.
(b) She faints.
(c) She acts shocked.
(d) She pretends to cry.
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1. How does Lady Macbeth act when the king arrives at her castle in Act 1, Scene 6?
209
Multiple Choice Answer Key
1. C 11. D
2. D 12. C
3. A 13. C
4. C 14. D
5. A 15. C
6. D
7. A
8. B
9. B
10. B
Short Answer Key

1. How does Lady Macbeth act when the king arrives at her castle in Act 1, Scene
6?
Warm and inviting.
The heath.
Wine.
Red.
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A park.
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Final Test - Easy
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________
This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

(a) Lose the battle.
(b) Succumb to fear.
(c) Fall on his sword.
(d) Retreat.

(a) A physician.
(b) Some strong medication.
(c) A priest.
(d) Her husband.

(a) 100,000.
(b) 1,000.
(c) 1,000,000.
(d) 10,000.
4. What does Macbeth decide he must do when he sees the army at his castle in
Act 5, Scene 7?
(a) Make a truce.
(b) Flee.
(c) Surrender.
(d) Make a stand.

(a) Artificial light.
(b) A key to darkness.
(c) Dust of the moon.
(d) A vaporous drop.
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(a) Macbeth.
(b) Donalbain.
(c) A lord.
(d) His servants.

(a) Donalbain.
(b) Macbeth.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) Fleance.
witches?
(a) A child holding a branch.
(b) The ghost of Duncan.
(c) A bloody child.
(d) An armed head.

(a) Ross.
(b) Fleance.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) Donalbain.
(a) General Siward.
(b) Donabain.
(c) Macduff.
(d) Malcolm.

(a) The son of Banquo.
(b) Over-indulgance.
(c) The jealous passion of his wife.
(d) The Thane of Fife.
army?
(a) A good man.
(b) A traitor.
(c) A fool.
(d) A coward.
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(a) Banquo.
(b) Macbeth.
(c) Hecate.
(d) Fleance.
(a) Not warning Fleance about the prophecy of his kingship.
(b) Not warning Macbeth about Fleance.
(c) Not alerting Hecate about Macbeth.
(d) Not warning Banquo about his impending death.

(a) Plotting against Macbeth.
(b) Spreading the news of Macbeth's treachery.
(c) Trying to save his life.
(d) Grieving for Duncan and Banquo.
214
3. Who of the following is NOT in attendance in the hall when the banquet begins in Act
3, Scene 4?
215
1. C 11. D
2. C 12. D
3. D 13. C
4. D 14. C
5. D 15. A
6. C
7. C
8. D
9. C
10. D
Short Answer Key

The prophecy from the witches gives him courage.
in Act 3, Scene 4?
Donalbain.
Siward.
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217
Mid-Book Test - Medium
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________
This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short
essay questions.

(a) Malcolm.
(b) Duncan.
(c) Lennox.
(d) Macbeth.
(a) Kill himself.
(b) Fight another war.
(c) Go to prison.
(d) Frame his wife.

(b) News spreads of who did it.
(c) Banquo was the wrong man to kill.
(d) Banquo's son escapes.
of the witches?
(a) A serpent's cunning.
(b) Lavish wishes.
(c) Important plans.
(d) Murderous intentions.
the witches?
(a) His sweet queen to be.
(b) His bearer of future sons.
(c) His motivation for success.
(d) His dearest partner in greatness.
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assassination?
3. What does Banquo wish to speak with Macbeth about late in the night just before
Macbeth murders Duncan?
220
7. What does Lady Macbeth do in order to allow for Macbeth to have safe passage past
Duncan's chamberlains in Act 1, Scene 7?
Macbeth may be?
221
1. D
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. D
Short Answer Key

Wine.
Inverness.
Love for his wife.
Desert.
Kill her own child.
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Short Essay Answer Key
dead.
assassination?
3. What does Banquo wish to speak with Macbeth about late in the night just
before Macbeth murders Duncan?
On the night Macbeth murders Duncan, before the murder takes place, Banquo wishes
to speak with Macbeth about a dream he has just had and about their encounter with
the their witches just before Macbeth murders Duncan.
Macbeth hires two murderers to kill Banquo and his son.
In Act 3, Scene 1, Macbeth laments that Banquo, because of his prophecy, has stripped
him of his lineage.
A sailor's wife offends one of the witches when she refuses to share some chestnuts
she was eating.
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7. What does Lady Macbeth do in order to allow for Macbeth to have safe passage
past Duncan's chamberlains in Act 1, Scene 7?
Lady Macbeth puts Duncan's chamberlains to sleep with drugged wine so that Macbeth
can sneak by them in order to kill Duncan.
Macbeth wants to kill Banquo and his son in order to clear the path for his uncontested
kingship.
Banquo's initial impression of Macbeth's castle is that it is warm and inviting.
224
Final Test - Medium
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________
This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short
essay questions.

(a) Grieving for Duncan and Banquo.
(b) Trying to save his life.
(c) Plotting against Macbeth.
(d) Spreading the news of Macbeth's treachery.

(a) Banquo's death had witnesses.
(b) Fleance escaped.
(c) Banquo is dead.
(d) The murderer wants more money.

(a) He wishes he could be that way.
(b) He enjoys a good tale.
(c) He wanted to lighten the mood.
(d) He is testing Macduff.
(a) Macduff.
(b) Siward.
(c) Angus.
(d) Malcolm.

(a) England.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Wales.
(d) Ireland.
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226
2. In Act 4, Scene 2, why is Lady Macduff so frustrated with the flight of her husband?
witches?
5. What is peculiar about the appearance of the surprise visitor to Macbeth's banquet in
Act 3, Scene 4?
227
228
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. B
5. A
Short Answer Key

A priest.
Fall on his sword.
Wash her hands.
He feel protected from his enemies.
229
Macduff proves he has slain Macbeth by showing Malcolm and Siward Macbeth's
severed head.
2. In Act 4, Scene 2, why is Lady Macduff so frustrated with the flight of her
husband?
Lady Macduff is frustrated by the flight of her husband because it makes her and her
family look like traitors.
witches?
Malcolm lies and tells Macduff that he is a lusty womanizer, that he would steal other
men's property, and that he loves crime.
5. What is peculiar about the appearance of the surprise visitor to Macbeth's

banquet in Act 3, Scene 4?
The murderer hired by Macbeth appears at the banquet and is covered in Banquo's
blood.
Malcolm is worried that his new English soldiers are all very young and untested.
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Macbeth asks Seyton to help him put his armor on before the battle begins.
has fled.
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Mid-Book Test - Hard
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________
This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3)
essay topics.

after?
4. What is Lady Macbeth assured of after Banquo rides away from the castle in Act 3,
Scene 2?
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Macbeth may be?
3. What does Macbeth think his wife will do when she hears of his devious and secret
plan in Act 3, Scene 2?
assassination?
233
9. When do the witches vow to meet again before they part at the beginning of the play?
10. In Act 1, Scene 5, what does Macbeth write to his wife about while he is away at
war?
234
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Fear is a common theme in this play that is presented a number of times by a number of
characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters
in the book?
Essay Topic 2
Security and safety are two themes that were touched on a number of times throughout
the course of this play. What are some of these instances, and how does this affect the
characters in these scenes?
Essay Topic 3
What are some of the key examples of gratitude in this book, and how do these
instances affect that characters involved in those scenes?
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Short Answer Key
morning after?
She acts shocked.
The truthfulness of the witches' prophecy.
Three.
Act 3, Scene 2?
Banquo will be in attendance that night.
Wine.

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Duncan states that Macbeth will be appointed as the new Thane of Cawdor.
3. What does Macbeth think his wife will do when she hears of his devious and
secret plan in Act 3, Scene 2?
Macbeth is certain that his wife will celebrate with him when his secret plan to have
Banquo and his son killed is discovered.
Macdonwald died in battle when he was ripped in half by Macbeth's sword.
In Act 3, Scene 2, Macbeth hides his plans to kill Banquo and his son from his wife.
assassination?
The Porter is heard telling jokes about death just after Duncan is assassinated.
dead.
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9. When do the witches vow to meet again before they part at the beginning of the
play?
As the play opens, the witches vow to meet again when a mighty battle is over, before
the sun sets on the heath.
10. In Act 1, Scene 5, what does Macbeth write to his wife about while he is away
at war?
In Act 1, Scene 5, Macbeth writes to his wife about his encounter with the weird sisters.
238
Final Test - Hard
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________
This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3)
essay topics.

1. What is the third apparition to appear to Macbeth when he meets with the witches?
239
5. Why does Macbeth not want to receive any more reports from the doctor and his
attendant in Act 5, Scene 2?
witches?
240
10. What does the bloody child tell Macbeth when Macbeth visits the three witches?
241
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Malcolm endures many different trials before the end of the play. What are some of
these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?
Essay Topic 2
Many different characters in this play are persuaded to do things that they would not
have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how does
persuasion affect the course of the plot?
Essay Topic 3
This play takes place in a few different settings. Describe some of these settings and
how they affect the course of the plot. Why might Shakespeare have chosen these
particular places for this plot to take place?
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Short Answer Key
witches?
A child holding a branch.
The witches warnings are coming true.
King.
Malcolm.
Her son.

Macbeth sees Banquo's ghost at the banquet and is terrified of it.
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Most of Malcolm's army is from England.
Young Siward is the first person to die by Macbeth's sword in the battle against
Malcolm's army.
5. Why does Macbeth not want to receive any more reports from the doctor and
his attendant in Act 5, Scene 2?
Macbeth does not want to receive any more reports from his doctor and his attendant
because he feels he has nothing to fear.
witches?
has fled.
244
General Siward is the main general in Malcolm's army.
10. What does the bloody child tell Macbeth when Macbeth visits the three
witches?
The bloody child tells Macbeth that he will not be harmed by any man born of a woman.
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Macbeth by William Shakespeare

Short Essay Questions.............................................................................................................. 69

Short Essay Questions Key....................................................................................................... 78

Multiple Choice Key................................................................................................................. 117

Short Answer Questions........................................................................................................... 118

Short Answer Questions Key................................................................................................... 144

Oral Reading Evaluation Sheet................................................................................................ 170

Reading Assignment Sheet...................................................................................................... 171

Writing Evaluation Form........................................................................................................... 172

One Week Quiz A.................................................................................................................... 173

Two Week Quiz A..................................................................................................................... 176

Four Week Quiz A.................................................................................................................... 179

Four Week Quiz B.................................................................................................................... 182

Eight Week Quiz A................................................................................................................... 185

Eight Week Quiz B................................................................................................................... 188

Eight Week Quiz D................................................................................................................... 194

Eight Week Quiz E................................................................................................................... 197

Eight Week Quiz F................................................................................................................... 200

Eight Week Quiz G.................................................................................................................. 203

Mid-Book Test - Easy............................................................................................................... 206

Final Test - Easy...................................................................................................................... 212

Mid-Book Test - Medium.......................................................................................................... 218

Final Test - Medium.................................................................................................................. 225

Mid-Book Test - Hard............................................................................................................... 232

Final Test - Hard....................................................................................................................... 239

Target Grade: 7th-12th (Middle School and High School)

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