Why is Macbeth upset when he sees Malcolm's army carrying branches from Birnam wood?A.Because he fears the army will set his castle on fireB.Because the trees in Birnam wood helped protect the castleC.Because his wife will be sad that Birnam wood has been destroyedD.Because one of the witches' prophecies has come trueSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 5 of 5Whom does Macbeth have murdered to keep one of the witches' prophecies from coming true?A.Malcolm and DonalbainB.King DuncanC.The thane of CawdorD.Banquo and his sonSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 3 of 5What is Macbeth's reaction to the witches' prophecy of his future?A.He is upset that Banquo also heard the prophecy because he thinks that Banquo will figure out that Macbeth is going to kill the king.B.He is excited at the prospect of becoming king but also fearful about what role he will have to play in making it happen.C.He is fearful of the witches' powers and tries to warn King Duncan that his life is in danger.D.He is sad that he will not inherit the throne but happy that his son will one day be king.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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

In Macbeth, how do Malcolm and Donalbain initially react to the murder of Duncan?A.They seek out the three strange witches and try to understand their prophecies.B.They confront Macbeth and Lady Macbeth about the crime, interrogating each.C.They fly into a murderous rage and kill the servants who are accused of the crime.D.They flee Scotland. Malcolm goes to England, and Donalbain goes to Ireland.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Why might you conclude that Macbeth's character is not all bad?A.Because he hesitates to kill the king and provides many reasons why he shouldn't kill himB.Because he immediately tells the witches that their predictions are disloyal and falseC.Because he refuses to allow his wife, Lady Macbeth, to force him to kill the kingD.Because he wants to make sure that the king is killed quickly and with as little pain as possible