CCSS.11-12.R.L.3 - Macbeth 1.7

Based on Macbeth's soliloquy in lines 1-28, how is his perception of the king best described?

• He's a nice guy, but no one will miss him
• He is not worthy of the crown
• He has absolutely no negative qualities that he can think of
• He is a threat to Macbeth's future

What is Macbeth's attitude towards the murder of Duncan in lines 31-35?

• He doesn't approve of it because of the gifts that Duncan has bought him
• He doesn't approve of it because of the respect the King has for him
• He approves because Duncan doesn't respect Macbeth
• He approves because the amount of praise he gets from others is all he needs

How would you best describe Lady Macbeth in the dialogue between her and her husband throughout the scene?

• Aloof
• Doting
• Critical
• Feminine

What is the best paraphrase of Lady Macbeth's words in lines 35-45?

• "Why are you thinking of killing the king?"
• "Why are you afraid of me?"
• "Why do you want to give up your crown?"
• "Why have you changed your mind?"

What adjective best describes Lady Macbeth's character after reading lines 47-59?

• nurturing
• masculine
• dishonest
• dedicated

How would you best describe the setting of this scene?

• Dinnertime at Macbeth's castle
• Dinnertime at Duncan's castle
• Bedtime at Macbeth's castle
• Bedtime at Duncan's castle

What suggestion does Macbeth make for Lady Macbeth in lines 72-74 based on her treatment of the present situation?

• She should only have male children 
• She should go talk to the immature men that came with the King
• She should sacrifice male children
• She should give up the idea that they should murder the King

What does Macbeth plan to do upon exiting the conversation with Lady Macbeth?

• Go to sleep
• Go back to dinner with a happy, gracious face
• Go back King Duncan's bedroom
• Go back to dinner with a concerned, grim face

How has Macbeth's character changed during Scene 7?

• He hasn't changed
• He at first wanted to Kill Duncan, but now he doesn't
• He at first didn't want to kill Duncan but now he does
• He at first loved his wife but now he doesn'