Macbeth’s Rise and Fall

How does Macbeth initially secure his claim to the throne?

By being crowned in a public ceremony

By winning a battle against Malcolm

By being appointed by the witches

By murdering King Duncan (correct)

What motivates Macbeth to kill Banquo?

To gain the loyalty of Duncan’s sons

Jealousy over Banquo's wealth

To prevent the prophecy about Banquo's descendants (correct)

To display his power to his subjects

Which event contributes significantly to Macbeth's paranoia and eventual downfall?

The murder of Macduff

The betrayal of Lady Macbeth

The flight of Duncan’s sons

The witches’ second prophecies (correct)

What act alienates Macbeth from his subjects and incites Macduff's revenge?

The murder of Macduff’s family Signup and view all the answers

What is Lady Macbeth’s fate, and how does it impact Macbeth?

She descends into madness and commits suicide Signup and view all the answers

What realization does Macduff have that leads to Macbeth's defeat?

He was born by cesarean section Signup and view all the answers

What significant consequence results from Macbeth's murder of King Duncan?

Macbeth's journey into tyranny and guilt begins. Signup and view all the answers

Which event leads to Macbeth's increased feelings of paranoia?

His decision to kill Macduff’s family. Signup and view all the answers

How do the witches' second prophecies contribute to Macbeth's downfall?

They instill overconfidence that leads to reckless behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What ultimately drives Lady Macbeth to madness?

Guilt from the murders and her role in them. Signup and view all the answers

What tactic does Malcolm use to challenge Macbeth that fulfills the witches' prophecy?

Utilizing Birnam Wood as a disguise. Signup and view all the answers

What marks the turning point in Macbeth's reign, leading to his eventual death?

Macduff revealing his unconventional birth. Signup and view all the answers

Which act does Macbeth commit that initiates his transformation into a tyrant?

Murdering King Duncan Signup and view all the answers

What ultimately leads to Lady Macbeth's psychological decline?

The guilt from Duncan's murder Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributes to Macbeth's false sense of security?

The witches' misleading prophecies Signup and view all the answers

Which event marks a significant turning point leading to Macbeth's isolation?

Murder of Macduff’s family Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Birnam Wood moving to Dunsinane?

It fulfills the witches' prophecy Signup and view all the answers

Which action by Macbeth directly leads to the culmination of his reign of terror?

Murdering Macduff’s family Signup and view all the answers