MACBETH QUOTES

Question 1

What is Macbeth’s reaction to the witches’ prophecy in Act 1?

Answer 1

Macbeth is initially skeptical but becomes intrigued and ambitious.

Question 2

Fill in the blank: Lady Macbeth famously calls on spirits to ‘unsex’ her in Act __.

Answer 2

1

Question 3

True or False: Banquo is supportive of Macbeth’s rise to power.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

What does Macbeth mean when he says, ‘Is this a dagger which I see before me’?

Answer 4

He is hallucinating and contemplating the murder of King Duncan.

Question 5

Who says, ‘Out, out brief candle!’ and what does it signify?

Answer 5

Macbeth says this, signifying his despair over the brevity of life.

Question 6

Multiple choice: Which character says, ‘Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t’?

Answer 6

Lady Macbeth

Question 7

What does Lady Macbeth mean by ‘Come, you spirits’?

Answer 7

She is invoking dark forces to aid her in her ambitions.

Question 8

Complete the quote: ‘Fair is foul, and foul is ____.’

Answer 8

fair

Question 9

Who warns Macbeth to beware of Macduff?

Answer 9

The witches

Question 10

True or False: Macbeth feels guilty after killing Duncan.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What does Banquo suspect about Macbeth’s rise to power?

Answer 11

He suspects that Macbeth has cheated to fulfill the prophecy.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: Lady Macbeth’s sleepwalking scene occurs in Act __.

Answer 12

5

Question 13

What does Lady Macbeth mean by ‘What’s done is done’?

Answer 13

She is trying to dismiss the guilt and consequences of their actions.

Question 14

Who says, ‘The lady doth protest too much, methinks’?

Answer 14

Queen Gertrude, but it reflects on Lady Macbeth’s guilt.

Question 15

Multiple choice: Which character’s death leads Macbeth to despair and madness?

Answer 15

Lady Macbeth

Question 16

What does Macbeth declare about life in his ‘Tomorrow’ soliloquy?

Answer 16

He describes life as meaningless and a ‘tale told by an idiot.’

Question 17

True or False: Macbeth is ultimately killed by Macduff.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What is the significance of Banquo’s ghost in Act 3?

Answer 18

It symbolizes Macbeth’s guilt and paranoia.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: ‘All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter’ is spoken by the ____.

Answer 19

witches

Question 20

Who says, ‘I am in blood, stepped in so far’?

Answer 20

Macbeth

Question 21

What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, ‘Out, damned spot!’?

Answer 21

She is expressing her guilt over Duncan’s murder.

Question 22

What is Macbeth’s title before he becomes king?

Answer 22

Thane of Glamis

Question 23

Multiple choice: Who is the first character to die in Macbeth?

Answer 23

Duncan

Question 24

True or False: Macbeth is portrayed as a tragic hero throughout the play.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

What does Lady Macbeth's character symbolize in the play?

Answer 25

Ambition and the consequences of unchecked desire for power.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: 'There’s husbandry in heaven; their candles are all ____.'

Answer 26

out

Question 27

What does the prophecy about 'none of woman born' imply for Macbeth?

Answer 27

It makes him feel invincible until he learns the truth.

Question 28

Who is the character that represents loyalty and honor in opposition to Macbeth?

Answer 28

Macduff

Question 29

What does Macbeth mean when he says, 'I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition'?

Answer 29

He acknowledges that ambition is his only motivation to commit murder.

Question 30

What is the ultimate fate of Lady Macbeth?

Answer 30

She succumbs to guilt and madness, leading to her death.

Question 31

Multiple choice: Which character is known for their moral integrity and opposition to tyranny?

Answer 31

Macduff

Question 32

Who says the quote vaulting ambition??

Answer 32

Macbeth

Question 33

Who says the quote unsex me here

Answer 33

LADY MACBETH