Macbeth’s Rise and Fall
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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?

    <p>The murder of Macduff’s family</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>She descends into madness and commits suicide</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>He was born by cesarean section</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Macbeth's journey into tyranny and guilt begins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>His decision to kill Macduff’s family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They instill overconfidence that leads to reckless behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ultimately drives Lady Macbeth to madness?

    <p>Guilt from the murders and her role in them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Utilizing Birnam Wood as a disguise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Macduff revealing his unconventional birth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Murdering King Duncan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ultimately leads to Lady Macbeth's psychological decline?

    <p>The guilt from Duncan's murder</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The witches' misleading prophecies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Murder of Macduff’s family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Birnam Wood moving to Dunsinane?

    <p>It fulfills the witches' prophecy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Murdering Macduff’s family</p> Signup and view all the answers

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