Macbeth Summary

Macbeth Summary

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English

9th - 10th Grade

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Macbeth, a Scottish nobleman, encounters witches who predict his rise to power. Driven by ambition and spurred by his wife, he murders King Duncan to become king. Guilt and paranoia lead him to kill Banquo, but Banquo's ghost haunts him. The witches' new prophecies give Macbeth false confidence, but his tyranny leads to rebellion. Macduff, not born of a woman, ultimately kills Macbeth, and Malcolm becomes king.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What title is Macbeth given after his victory in battle?

Prince of Cumberland

King of Scotland

Thane of Cawdor

Thane of Glamis

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who convinces Macbeth to murder King Duncan?

Lady Macbeth

Banquo

The witches

Macduff

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to Duncan's sons after the murder?

They flee

They are killed

They are imprisoned

They become kings

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Macbeth decide to kill Banquo?

Banquo betrayed him

Banquo's descendants are prophesied to be kings

Banquo is plotting against him

Banquo insulted him

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What supernatural event haunts Macbeth at his banquet?

A floating dagger

The ghost of Banquo

The witches' prophecy

A blood-stained crown

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the witches tell Macbeth about his invincibility?

He will rule forever

He will be betrayed by his closest ally

No one born of woman can harm him

He will never be defeated

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Macduff ultimately defeat Macbeth?

By using a magical weapon

By revealing he was not born of a woman

By leading a rebellion

By poisoning him