How do the soldiers' feelings about Macbeth in Act I differ from their later feelings about him in Act V?A.In Act I, they think he is a bully; in Act V, they believe he will make a good king if given enough time to rule.B.In Act I, they are frightened of his fierceness; in Act V, they are afraid of what horrible crimes he will commit next.C.In Act I, they think he is brave and honorable; in Act V, they think he is an insane tyrant who must be defeated.D.In Act I, they are jealous of his rise to power; in Act V, they feel sorry for him and the burdens he bears.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

As Act 3 ends, you can infer that Macbeth has accepted his murderous role and feels very confident moving onward.       He has learned all there is to know about crime, so he feels invincible.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

Which of the following statements BEST describes Macbeth's thoughts at the end of Act 1, Scene 3?Elimination ToolSelect one answerAMacbeth clearly desires more power as the witches promised but is confused by his religious beliefs. He resolves to let fate run its course.BMacbeth has already decided that he will need to murder the king, as he will never fulfill the prophecy and his own desires if he does not act.CMacbeth realizes that as much as he wants to be king, he should yield to solid counsel from Lady Macbeth, as he himself cannot decide on his course of action.DMacbeth is at a loss due to the new honors and quickly changing circumstances, leaving him unable to make decisions and therefore vulnerable to outside influences.

Which of the following BEST describes Macbeth, which then forms the main thrust of Lady Macbeth's tirade in Act 1, Scene 7:Was the hope drunkWherein you dressed yourself? Hath it slept since?And wakes it now, to look so green and paleAt what it did so freely? From this timeSuch I account thy love. Art thou afeardTo be the same in thine own act and valorAs thou art in desire? Wouldst thou have thatWhich thou esteem’st the ornament of lifeAnd live a coward in thine own esteem,Letting “I dare not” wait upon “I would,”Like the poor cat i’ th’ adage? (1.7.39-49)Elimination ToolSelect one answerAMacbeth enjoys being well-liked by people rather than being feared.BDespite his fearsome reputation, Macbeth is a humble man, not desiring notice or honor.CMacbeth believes that fate and not his actions will determine the course of life, and that any attempts to avert fate would be met with failure.DMacbeth ultimately possesses a kind of integrity that makes it difficult for him to appear one way and act another.

Click to read the passage from Macbeth, by William Shakespeare. Then answer the question.Which characteristic of Macbeth's, if changed, would most change the theme of this scene?A.His belief in his own abilitiesB.His lack of sympathy toward othersC.His loyalty to his superiorsD.His obligations to his wife

What event in Act V suggests that Macbeth is so exhausted by murder and bloodshed that he is almost used to the pain of death?A.The sight of Birnam wood approaching his castleB.The realization that Macduff will be able to kill himC.The appearance of Banquo's ghost at the banquetD.The news that Lady Macbeth has killed herselfSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS