Macbeth, Acts IV & V: Comprehension Review

What is the primary purpose of Macbeth's visit to the witches in Act IV?

• To seek advice on how to defeat Macduff

• To confirm his fate and receive further prophecies

• To offer them a deal to protect his kingship

• To warn them about Banquo's suspicions

Which of the following prophecies does the apparition warn Macbeth about in Act IV?

• Beware Macduff

• Beware the Thane of Fife

• None of woman born shall harm Macbeth

• Macbeth shall never be defeated until Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane

What is Lady Macduff's response when Ross tells her that her husband has fled to England?

• She is relieved and begins preparing to follow him

• She is furious and feels abandoned

• She immediately begins plotting revenge against Macbeth

• She resolves to seek sanctuary with Macbeth

Who leads the English army against Macbeth in Act V?

• Malcolm

• Macduff

• Siward

• Ross

What is Macbeth's reaction upon hearing of Lady Macbeth's death?

• He is deeply saddened but determined to fight on

• He expresses relief that her suffering is over

• He becomes enraged and vows revenge against those responsible

• He is indifferent and continues with his plans

Who kills Young Siward in battle?

• Macbeth

• Macduff

• Ross

• Lennox

What does Macbeth mean when he says, "Out, out, brief candle!"?

• He is lamenting the brevity of life

• He is ordering his servants to extinguish the lights

• He is cursing the witches for misleading him

• He is quoting a prophecy about his demise

How does Macduff fulfill the prophecy that no man born of a woman shall harm Macbeth?

• He kills Macbeth in a duel

• He reveals that he was born via caesarean section

• He disguises himself as Birnam Wood

• He uses a magical charm to protect himself

What does Malcolm instruct his soldiers to do as they approach Macbeth's castle?

• Raise a white flag of truce

• Cut down branches from Birnam Wood to use as camouflage

• Begin firing arrows at the castle walls

• Shout curses and insults at Macbeth

Why does Macbeth refuse to fight Macduff initially during their encounter?

• He believes Macduff is too honorable to fight him

• He is weakened by guilt and fear

• He wants to surrender to end the bloodshed

• He hopes to negotiate a truce