Macbeth

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Macbeth Exam Review (Acts I-III)

• Feraco
• SFHP
• 22 January 2008

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1 Hes here in double trust

• A) The speaker is Macbeth.
• B) Hes speaking to himself this is during an
  aside.
• C) At this point, Macbeth is grappling with his
  tentative decision to kill Duncan the king has
  recently gone to bed.
• D) Duncan trusts me for two reasons tonight
  not only am I his friend and subject, but I am
  also his host. The host should protect his guests
  from danger, not kill them.

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2 Stay, you imperfect speakers

• A) The speaker is Macbeth.
• B) Hes speaking to the three witches (the
  imperfect speakers) just before they vanish
• C) Macbeth and Banquo have just heard the
  witches prophecy for the first time.
• D) Stop and explain yourselves. Im already the
  Thane of Glamis because Sinel, my father, gave me
  his rank when he died. But how could I be the
  Thane of Cawdor when he is still alive?

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3 Bring forth men-children only

• A) The speaker is Macbeth.
• B) Hes speaking to Lady Macbeth.
• C) Lady Macbeth has convinced Macbeth that their
  plot cannot fail.
• D) Lets hope you only have sons, for your
  masculine spirit will never fit a daughter!

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4 Sons, kinsmen, thanes

• A) The speaker is Duncan.
• B) Hes speaking to the Scottish nobles and
  fighters who have gathered there.
• C) Duncan has just announced that Malcolm will
  succeed him when the time is right.
• D) Everyone should know that I plan to pass the
  crown to Malcolm.
• Virtually the same as c)

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5 To beguile the time, look like the time

• A) The speaker is Lady Macbeth.
• B) Shes speaking to Macbeth.
• C) Macbeth has arrived home, and Lady Macbeth is
  trying to convince him to kill Duncan.
• D) Look normal if you want to fool the others.
  Act friendly, say friendly things, and look
  innocent but be cunning and ruthless underneath
  it all.

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6 The Prince of Cumberland!

• A) The speaker is Macbeth.
• B) Hes speaking to himself.
• C) Duncan has announced that Malcolm (not
  Donalbain) will be his heir.
• D) I have to defeat/kill Malcolm if I ever want
  to be king, because hes standing in my way. I
  hope no one can tell what Im planning to do to
  Duncan

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7 Fair is foul, and foul is fair

• A) The witches are speaking.
• B) Theyre chanting, and not to anyone in
  particular.
• C) The witches have hinted that they plan to meet
  Macbeth.
• D) Let the good turn bad, let everything reverse
  itself we go now to wait for Macbeth.

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8 Come, you spirits that tend on mortal
thoughts

• A) The speaker is Lady Macbeth.
• B) Shes speaking to herself.
• C) Lady Macbeth has recently received a letter
  from Macbeth about the witches prophecy.
• D) Come, gods, and rid me of all traces of
  feminine sweetness fill my soul with enough
  evil to plan what must be done.

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9 No more that Thane of Cawdor shall deceive
our bosom interest

• A) The speaker is Duncan.
• B) Hes speaking to Ross.
• C) The wounded officer has just given a report on
  Macbeths and Banquos victories over the
  rebel/Norwegian armies.
• D) The Thane of Cawdor will never trick us
  again. Go find Macbeth and tell him that the
  Thane will be executed and that he can take his
  place.

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10 Give me your hand

• A) The speaker is Duncan.
• B) Hes speaking to Lady Macbeth.
• C) Duncan has arrived at the castle, and thanks
  Lady Macbeth for her hospitality she replies
  that her family is deeply indebted to him, and is
  therefore happy to help him.
• D) Lets find Macbeth, who we both love dearly
  Id like to thank him in person. Shall we go?

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11 We will proceed no further in this
business

• A) The speaker is Macbeth.
• B) Hes speaking to Lady Macbeth.
• C) Macbeth has decided not to kill Duncan.
• D) Were not doing this. He just promoted me,
  and Im already respected by many. We should
  enjoy what weve just received instead of tossing
  it away in pursuit of something new.

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12 Glamis thou art, and Cawdor

• A) The speaker is Lady Macbeth.
• B) Shes speaking to herself.
• C) She has just received the (previously
  mentioned) letter from Macbeth.
• D) My husband, youve already achieved what they
  said you would, and will become king if you want
  to do what is necessary. But I fear you wont
  want to go that far youre too kind at heart to
  be so ruthless.

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1 O, proper stuff!

• A) The speaker is Lady Macbeth.
• B) Shes speaking to Macbeth.
• C) Macbeth is terrified by the sight of Banquos
  ghost, which is invisible to everyone else.
• D) Your fears are imaginary! This is just like
  the dagger you swore you saw before you killed
  Duncan.

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2 The time has been that, when the brains
were out, the man would die

• A) The speaker is Macbeth.
• B) Hes actually speaking to himself, although
  Lady Macbeth is listening disgustedly.
• C) Macbeth is panicking after seeing the
  aforementioned ghost.
• D) Men used to stay dead when you killed them.
  Now they rise up, wounds and all, to torment us
  while we live.

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3 Thou hast it now

• A) The speaker is Banquo.
• B) Hes speaking to himself.
• C) Banquo is thinking about Macbeths recent rise
  to power.
• D) Everything the witches promised has come
  true, Macbeth but I suspect you took matters
  into your own hands.

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4 I am in blood

• A) The speaker is Macbeth.
• B) Hes speaking to Lady Macbeth.
• C) The two are evaluating the threat Macduff
  potentially poses to their power.
• D) Ive killed so many to get this far that I
  feel like I cant stop going back is just as
  hard as going forward.

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5 (To leave no rubs or botches in the work)

• A) The speaker is Macbeth.
• B) Hes speaking to the two murderers (a third
  joins them later seems like things always
  happen in threes)
• C) Macbeth is plotting his strike against Banquo
  and his line.
• D) In order to complete the task, make sure you
  kill Fleance as well as Banquo his removal is
  just as important as his fathers death.

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6 To be thus is nothing, but to be safely
thus

• A) The speaker is Macbeth.
• B) Hes speaking to himself (his servant has just
  left the room).
• C) Macbeth has recently arranged a meeting with
  convicted murderers the men he wants to hire to
  kill Banquo and Fleance.
• D) None of this is worth having if I cant enjoy
  having it. Im deeply afraid of Banquo, and his
  king-like streak makes him dangerous.

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7 Thou art the best o th cutthroats

• A) The speaker is Macbeth.
• B) Hes speaking to the first murderer.
• C) Banquo has been killed, but Fleance escaped
  the attack.
• D) You are the best killer alive, although
  whoever killed Fleance is your equal. If you
  killed him as well, you will have no equal.

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8 We hear our bloody cousins are bestowed

• A) The speaker is Macbeth.
• B) Hes speaking to Banquo.
• C) Macbeth has invited Banquo to dinner thus
  ensuring hell be in the area when the murderers
  try to find him.
• D) Rumor has it that Malcolm and Donalbain are
  in England and Ireland, telling lies and refusing
  to confess their part in Duncans murder.

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9 Better be with the dead

• A) The speaker is Macbeth.
• B) Hes speaking to Lady Macbeth.
• C) Macbeth is bemoaning his increasing paranoia
  he cant enjoy ruling because hes terrified and
  guilty.
• D) Its better to rest in peace than live and be
  haunted by the things weve done.

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10 Then comes my fit again

• A) The speaker is Macbeth.
• B) Hes speaking to the first murderer.
• C) Macbeth has just learned that Fleance escaped
  the murderers clutches.
• D) My relief is gone, and replaced by old fear.
  I was about to be free, but now I am a prisoner
  of my doubts once more. Is Banquo truly dead?