ACT I - Scene VII Quiz — Macbeth

by William Shakespeare

Comprehension Quiz: ACT I - Scene VII

Where does Act 1, Scene 7 of Macbeth take place?

  • A battlefield near Forres
  • Macbeth's castle at Inverness
  • Duncan's palace at Dunsinane
  • The witches' heath

What is the first line of Macbeth's soliloquy in this scene?

  • "Is this a dagger which I see before me"
  • "Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow"
  • "If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well"
  • "Stars, hide your fires"

In his soliloquy, what does Macbeth compare the murder to?

  • A storm at sea
  • A poisoned chalice returned to his own lips
  • A serpent hiding under a flower
  • A feast turned to famine

Which three roles does Macbeth say obligate him to protect Duncan?

  • Father, brother, and friend
  • Soldier, thane, and king
  • Kinsman, subject, and host
  • Warrior, counselor, and ally

How does Macbeth describe Duncan as a ruler?

  • Tyrannical and feared
  • Weak and indecisive
  • Meek and clear in his office
  • Ambitious and cunning

What is the only motive Macbeth admits to having for the murder?

  • Revenge for a past wrong
  • Fulfillment of the witches' prophecy
  • Vaulting ambition
  • Lady Macbeth's threats

What does Macbeth tell Lady Macbeth when she enters?

  • He wants to kill Duncan immediately
  • He will proceed no further in the business
  • He needs more time to plan
  • He wants to consult with Banquo first

What does Macbeth mean by "golden opinions" he has recently earned?

  • Gold coins from Duncan
  • The witches' favorable prophecies
  • The widespread respect and honor he has gained
  • Lady Macbeth's praise

How does Lady Macbeth first respond to Macbeth's refusal?

  • She threatens to leave him
  • She weeps and begs him to reconsider
  • She questions his manhood and calls him a coward
  • She agrees they should abandon the plan

What proverb does Lady Macbeth reference with "the poor cat i' the adage"?

  • A cat has nine lives
  • Curiosity killed the cat
  • The cat would eat fish but will not wet its feet
  • Let the cat out of the bag

What shocking image does Lady Macbeth use to prove her own determination?

  • She would drink poison herself
  • She would kill her own nursing baby rather than break a promise
  • She would throw herself from the castle walls
  • She would challenge Duncan to combat

What is Lady Macbeth's plan for dealing with Duncan's guards?

  • Bribe them to leave their posts
  • Kill them before murdering Duncan
  • Drug them with wine until they pass out
  • Send them away on a false errand

How do the Macbeths plan to avoid suspicion after the murder?

  • Flee the castle before dawn
  • Blame Banquo for the murder
  • Frame the drugged guards by smearing them with blood
  • Claim Duncan died of natural causes

What compliment does Macbeth pay Lady Macbeth after she outlines the plan?

  • He calls her the wisest woman in Scotland
  • He says she should bring forth men-children only
  • He compares her to the goddess Athena
  • He says she would make a better king than he would

What does the closing line "False face must hide what the false heart doth know" reveal about Macbeth?

  • He has decided to confess his plans to Duncan
  • He commits to deception, hiding his murderous intent
  • He plans to betray Lady Macbeth
  • He will pretend to be ill to avoid the murder

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