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Macbeth Act 5 Scene 2 Quiz
Macbeth Act 5 Scene 2 Quiz
What literary device dominates this scene
Political metaphor
Symbolic foreshadowing
Extended simile
Romantic irony
None
What does Menteith say the soldiers will feel as they march
A heavy fear
A sense of betrayal
A fevered excitement
A quiet sadness
None
What does Caithness mean by “meet we the medicine of the sickly weal”
Malcolm will heal Scotland’s wounds
Macbeth will restore order
Banquo’s heirs will rise again
The witches will destroy Scotland
None
What does Angus say weighs heavily on Macbeth’s mind
The witches’ promises
Secret murders and guilt
Lady Macbeth’s illness
Malcolm’s strength
None
What mood dominates the nobles’ conversation
Confused and fearful
Determined and vengeful
Calm and indifferent
Joyful and relieved
None
Who leads the opposing army
Siward
Malcolm
Macduff
Ross
None
What does Caithness call Macbeth’s defense
A desperate cure
A brilliant plan
A hopeless retreat
A righteous stand
None
Which army gathers to oppose Macbeth
Malcolm’s English-backed army
Macbeth’s loyal soldiers
The witches’ army
Siward’s Scottish rebels
None
How is Macbeth described by the nobles
As a hero
As a savior
As a prophet
As a tyrant
None
What does Caithness say will accompany their cause
Despair and hesitation
Joyful celebration
Anger which transforms to courage
The witches’ blessing
None
What emotion do the nobles express toward Macbeth
Admiration and loyalty
Pity and forgiveness
Fear and obedience
Hatred and disgust
None
What does Caithness describe as their purpose
To cleanse the nation of Macbeth’s disease
To fulfill the witches’ prophecy
To avenge Banquo’s ghost
To capture Lady Macbeth
None
What does Caithness say Macbeth “cannot buckle” to his cause
The loyalty of the nobles
His soldiers’ hearts
The strength of his castle
The witches’ magic
None
What do the nobles believe Macbeth is suffering from
Physical illness
The witches’ curse
A guilty conscience
Paranoia about Banquo
None
What imagery is used to describe Macbeth’s reign
Darkness and silence
Fire and lightning
Storm and chaos
Disease and corruption
None
What natural symbol hints at the coming battle
The rising sun
A storm
A blood-red moon
Birnam Wood
None
Where does Act 5 Scene 2 take place
Near Birnam Wood
In Macbeth’s banquet hall
In England
At Dunsinane Castle
None
What do the soldiers plan to use for camouflage later
Branches from Birnam Wood
Cloth and shields
Mud and armor
Smoke and fire
None
Where are Malcolm and the English forces approaching from
Inverness
Dunsinane Hill
Fife
Birnam Wood
None
Which character is mentioned first in this scene
Macduff
Malcolm
Ross
Menteith
None
What does this metaphor suggest about Macbeth
He is destined for victory
He is brave and noble
He is unworthy of kingship
He has divine power
None
What does Angus say Macbeth’s title hangs on him like
A giant’s robe upon a dwarfish thief
A sword of false honor
A cloak soaked in blood
A crown upon a sinner
None
Where do the nobles plan to meet Malcolm’s forces
In England’s camp
At Dunsinane Gate
Near Birnam Wood
At Macbeth’s castle gates
None
Who are the key Scottish nobles mentioned in this scene
Menteith, Caithness, Angus, and Lennox
Macduff, Ross, and Banquo
Siward, Donalbain, and Fleance
Hecate, Lady Macbeth, and Malcolm
None
What do the nobles believe will end once Macbeth falls
The English invasion
Banquo’s curse
The witches’ power
Scotland’s suffering
None
Who is described as moving “in his own command”
Macduff
Siward
Malcolm
Macbeth
None
What are the nobles preparing for
A coronation ceremony
The final battle against Macbeth
A peace treaty
A royal banquet
None
What is the nobles’ final resolution in this scene
To flee Scotland for safety
To negotiate peace with Lady Macbeth
To join Malcolm and bring down Macbeth
To surrender to Macbeth’s army
None
Who is said to be fortifying Dunsinane Castle
Macbeth
Malcolm
Siward
Lennox
None
What theme is emphasized through the nobles’ discussion
Supernatural manipulation
Blind ambition
Love and betrayal
Restoration of order
None
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