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Macbeth Act 5 Scene 4 Quiz
Macbeth Act 5 Scene 4 Quiz
What does Siward say about their approach to battle
Each soldier should do his duty
They should ask the witches for help
They should flee if outnumbered
They should wait until nightfall
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What does the word “bough” refer to in this scene
A sword
A tree branch
A banner
A shield
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How does this scene build dramatic tension
It shows the prophecy taking physical form
It exposes Lady Macbeth’s madness
It reveals Macbeth’s death
It brings Banquo back to life
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Who is the leader of the English forces in this scene
Siward
Malcolm
Lennox
Macduff
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What does Siward say about their army’s condition
They are fearful and uncertain
They are weak and tired
They are ready and confident
They are untrained peasants
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What is the tone of Malcolm’s leadership in this scene
Cruel and reckless
Confident and strategic
Passive and doubtful
Fearful and uncertain
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What theme does this scene primarily highlight
The peace after war
The triumph of love and loyalty
The power of illusion and art
Fate beginning to turn against Macbeth
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Where does Act 5 Scene 4 take place
In England
In Macbeth’s banquet hall
At Dunsinane Castle
Near Birnam Wood
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How does the army’s movement appear to Macbeth’s scouts
As a single line of soldiers
As if the forest itself is moving
As a ghostly vision
As a small ambush party
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What does Malcolm say will happen once they reach the castle walls
They will surrender to Macbeth
They will burn the castle
They will wait for reinforcements
They will throw down their camouflage and fight
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Why does Malcolm tell the soldiers to carry branches
To show loyalty to nature
To conceal their numbers
To use them as weapons
To honor Banquo
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What theme does this scene reinforce in the play
Peace and reconciliation
Faith and redemption
Love and betrayal
Appearance versus reality
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Who comments on the distance to Dunsinane
Siward
Macduff
Malcolm
Ross
None
What natural feature plays a key role in this scene
Dunsinane Hill
The Highlands
The River Forth
Birnam Wood
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What strategy does Malcolm suggest to his soldiers
Attack at night without warning
Use fire to burn the castle gates
Cut down branches from Birnam Wood to disguise themselves
March directly to Dunsinane without rest
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Who agrees that this tactic will confuse Macbeth’s spies
Lennox
Macduff
Ross
Siward
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How does Malcolm describe his soldiers’ spirits
Confused and doubtful
Fearful and hesitant
Calm and patient
Joyful and eager for battle
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What is the significance of camouflage in this scene
It symbolizes loyalty to the forest
It foreshadows Macbeth’s downfall
It protects Malcolm from Macduff
It shows fear of Macbeth
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How does Malcolm show leadership in this scene
He hides behind his generals
He gives clear, confident orders
He doubts his men’s loyalty
He refuses to march
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What emotion dominates the English army
Joy and celebration
Guilt and hesitation
Confidence and resolve
Despair and exhaustion
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What does Malcolm hope will happen soon
The witches’ return
Lady Macbeth’s recovery
Banquo’s ghost to appear
Macbeth’s downfall and Scotland’s freedom
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What prophecy begins to come true in this scene
Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane
Macbeth will not sleep again
None of woman born shall harm Macbeth
Banquo’s sons shall be kings
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What atmosphere dominates the end of this scene
Determined anticipation of battle
Hopelessness and fear
Calm reflection and peace
Confusion and chaos
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What does Malcolm say they must do once they reach Dunsinane
Retreat to England
Throw down their branches and fight
Summon Banquo’s ghost
Set fire to Birnam Wood
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What does the movement of Birnam Wood symbolize
The fulfillment of prophecy
The betrayal of nature
The death of Lady Macbeth
The rebellion of witches
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What role does Macduff have in this scene
He spies for Macbeth
He guards the English camp
He is one of the commanders in the army
He delivers a message to Lady Macbeth
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What does Malcolm call Macbeth in this scene
A fool
A hero
A coward
A tyrant
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What prophecy is directly fulfilled by the soldiers’ disguise
Banquo’s sons becoming kings
Birnam Wood moving toward Dunsinane
None of woman born harming Macbeth
Macbeth being invincible
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Who is Malcolm accompanied by in this scene
The witches
Ross and Angus
Siward, Young Siward, and Macduff
Lady Macbeth and a Doctor
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What literary device is used in “Let every soldier hew him down a bough”
Hyperbole
Irony
Foreshadowing
Simile
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