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Shakespeare, William
AR Quiz No. 5990 EN
Macbeth, driven by his intense political ambition and influenced by the prophecies of the “weird sisters,” along with the encouragement of his wife, makes fateful decisions that ultimately lead to tragic outcomes.
| ATOS Book Level: | 10.9 |
| Interest Level: | Upper Grades (UG 9-12) |
| AR Points: | 4.0 |
| Word Count: | 19048 |
| Fiction/Nonfiction | Fiction |
| Topic – Subtopic: | Arts-Theater/Plays; Classics-Classics; Common Core State Standards Appendix B Titles-CCSS Grade Band 9-10; Mysteries-Murder; Recommended Reading-Wheatley Aligned Supplemental Texts; What Kids Are Reading, 2020-Grade 10: Top 20 Fiction/Nonfiction Books; What Kids Are Reading, 2020-Grade 12: Top 20 Fiction/Nonfiction Books; What Kids Are Reading, 2021-Grade 12: Top 20 Fiction/Nonfiction Books; What Kids Are Reading, 2022-Grade 12: Top 20 Fiction/Nonfiction Books; |
Quiz Answers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How did Duncan honor Macbeth? | For fighting well in battle, he named Macbeth Thane of Cawdor |
| What was the third prophecy that the witches predicted about Macbeth? | That he would become King |
| What did Macbeth do after hearing of Duncan’s plans to visit Inverness? | He plotted murder |
| What did Lady Macbeth fear after reading Macbeth’s letter? | Her husband was too kind to do what needed to be done |
| What caused Macbeth to deliberate over Duncan’s murder? | His ambition was at odds with his loyalty as Duncan’s kinsman and host |
| Who was framed for Duncan’s murder? | His chamberlains |
| What did Macbeth think he heard a voice say? | “Macbeth does murder sleep” |
| What did Malcolm and Donalbain do? | One fled to England and the other to Ireland |
| Why did Macbeth hate Banquo? | Because of the prediction that Banquo’s children would rule Scotland |
| What did Macbeth summon before Banquo’s murder? | Darkness |
| To whom was Macbeth referring when he said “the worm that’s fled”? | Fleance |
| What did Macbeth realize when he said “I am in blood stepped in so far”? | There was no going back |
| Who were the second and third apparitions referred to by the witches? | Macduff and Malcolm |
| What was Malcolm doing when he listed all his vices to Macduff? | Testing Macduff’s loyalty |
| What news did Ross bring to Macduff? | Revolts have begun against Macbeth, and Macduff’s family was killed. |
| Why was Macbeth confident of his victory? | He couldn’t see how it was possible for Birnam Wood to come to Dunsinane |
| What did Macbeth mean by “a walking shadow, a poor player”? | Life |
| Why was Macduff not born of woman? | He had been ripped alive from his mother’s womb |
| How did Lady Macbeth die? | She killed herself |
| What was the main cause of Macbeth’s problems? | His ambition |
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