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Macbeth Act 5 Scene 5 Quiz
Macbeth Act 5 Scene 5 Quiz
How does Macbeth feel at the beginning of this scene
Calm and forgiving
Fearful and doubtful
Confident and defiant
Joyful and relieved
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What interrupts Macbeth’s reflection on life
A Messenger’s report about Birnam Wood
The Doctor entering the room
A cry from the battlefield
Seyton calling for help
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What famous line does Macbeth say upon hearing of his wife’s death
“Out, out, brief candle”
“Out, damned spot”
“Fair is foul, and foul is fair”
“She should have died hereafter”
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What does Macbeth say if the Messenger is lying
He will hang him from the nearest tree
He will make him a general
He will exile him
He will forgive him
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Where does Act 5 Scene 5 take place
In England
Inside Dunsinane Castle
At Birnam Wood
On the battlefield
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How does Macbeth react to the Messenger’s news
He prays for guidance
He calls him a liar and coward
He rewards him for his courage
He laughs at the prophecy
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What does the line “At least we’ll die with harness on our back” mean
He will die fighting
He will die surrounded by friends
He will die unarmed
He will die peacefully
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Who stays with Macbeth throughout this scene
The Doctor
Macduff
Ross
Seyton
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Who appears first in this scene
Macbeth
A Messenger
The Doctor
Seyton
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What does Macbeth realize about his ambition
It was inspired by the witches
It has led him to ruin
It has brought him eternal fame
It will save him from death
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Who reports that Lady Macbeth has died
Seyton
A Messenger
Malcolm
Macduff
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What mood ends the scene
Hope for reconciliation
Complete surrender to Malcolm
Peaceful acceptance of fate
Desperate defiance as Macbeth prepares to fight
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What is Macbeth preparing for at the start of the scene
A meeting with the witches
Lady Macbeth’s funeral
The approaching battle
A banquet for his soldiers
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What theme does Macbeth’s speech “Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow” express
The futility and meaninglessness of life
The power of fate
The hope for redemption
The strength of love
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What sound signals the start of battle
The witches’ chant
Church bells
Drums and trumpets
Cannon fire
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What emotion begins to replace Macbeth’s confidence
Fear and dread
Joy and relief
Hope and courage
Peace and contentment
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What prophecy does Macbeth still believe at the end of the scene
No man born of woman can harm him
He will never be defeated
Banquo’s sons will die
The witches have been destroyed
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What prophecy does the moving wood fulfill
Banquo’s sons will be kings
None of woman born shall harm Macbeth
Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane
Macbeth will die in battle
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What does Macbeth resolve to do despite the prophecy
Surrender to Malcolm
Seek forgiveness
Flee Dunsinane
Fight until the end
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What imagery dominates Macbeth’s “Tomorrow” speech
Darkness and decay
Storms and thunder
Light and purity
Dreams and illusions
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What does Macbeth say life is full of
Sound and fury
Peace and rest
Joy and wonder
Hope and faith
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What does “Out, out, brief candle” symbolize
The darkness of night
The fragility of human life
The end of ambition
The defeat of the English army
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What does Macbeth call the approaching soldiers
Cowardly Scots
Bloody traitors
Moving trees
Ghostly armies
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What does Macbeth’s reaction to Lady Macbeth’s death show
He longs to die beside her
He has become emotionally numb
He blames her for his downfall
He vows to avenge her
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What news does the Messenger bring
Malcolm has died
Birnam Wood seems to be moving
The English army has retreated
Macduff has been captured
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What metaphor does Macbeth use for life in this speech
A battle won and lost
A light that never fades
A tale told by an idiot
A dream within a dream
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Who gave the prophecy about Birnam Wood
Lady Macbeth
The witches
Banquo’s ghost
Hecate
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How does Macbeth react to Lady Macbeth’s death
With weary indifference
With anger toward Seyton
With disbelief and denial
With deep sorrow
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How does this scene reveal the contrast between Macbeth’s past and present self
He moves from cruel to merciful
He moves from humble to ambitious
He moves from loyal to rebellious
He moves from fearless to fatalistic
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What tone dominates Macbeth’s soliloquy in this scene
Joy and triumph
Confusion and panic
Hope and determination
Hopelessness and nihilism
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Time's up
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Author:
Remmar
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