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

List some characteristics of the plot of Macbeth

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.

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

Which element of a tragic hero does Macbeth possess?A.He has a tragic flaw that leads to his downfall.B.He is the leader of a powerful country.C.He has a bloodthirsty nature that brings him pain.D.He commits murder to rise to power.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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.