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