please answer these questions about macbeth, i need them for my study guide.?
[Macbeth, Act V]
In Act V, Scene 3, what is wrong with Macbeth’s strategy of staying at Dunsinane?
1. It is too small a castle.
2. The English forces are 10,000 strong, too much for Macbeth.
3. It is not hidden enough from Birnam Wood.
4. The opposing army can easily break down its door.
[Macbeth, Act V]
In Act V, Scene 3, Macbeth demands the Doctor cure Lady Macbeth by saying: “Cure her of that./ Canst thou not minister to a mind diseased,/ Pluck from the memory a rooted sorrow,/ Raze out the written troubles of the brain,/ And with some sweet obvious antidote/ Cleanse the stuffed bosom of that perilous stuff/ Which weighs upon the heart?”
What is ironic about the cure he is requesting for Lady Macbeth?
1. It is the only way to save her.
2. It is an impossible cure.
3. It may be the same cure he needs for himself.
4. It may be the only chance to save his kingdom.
[Macbeth, Act V]
In Act V, Scene 5, what does Macbeth want to hang on the outward walls of the castle?
1. His banners.
2. The white flag.
3. Malcolm’s shields.
4. Malcolm’s banners.
[Macbeth, Act V]
In Act V, Scene 5, the following passage is Macbeth’s response to Lady Macbeth’s death: “She should have died hereafter;/ There would have been a time for such a word./ Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow/ Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,/ To the last syllable of recorded time;/ And all our yesterdays have lighted fools/ The way to dusty death. Out, out brief candle!/ Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player/ That struts and frets his hour upon the stage/ And then is heard no more. It is a tale/ Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury/ Signifying nothing.”
What is the mood of this passage?
1. jovial
2. defeated
3. indifference
4. dangerous
[Macbeth, Act V]
In Act V, Scene 5, what are Macbeth’s thoughts on life based on his lines: “Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player/ That struts and frets his hour upon the stage/ And then is heard no more. It is a tale/ Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury/ Signifying nothing.”
1. It is to be cherished.
2. It is fleeting.
3. It is meaningless.
4. It is hard work.
[Macbeth, Act V]
In Act V, Scene 5, the messenger comes to tell Macbeth that he looked toward Birnham and saw what?
1. The wood began to move.
2. The wood began to disappear.
3. A wooden horse emerged from the wood.
4. A fiery blaze engulfed the wood.
[Macbeth, Act V]
In Act V, Scene 6, Siward mentions the “tyrant’s power.” What theme of this play centers on the power of a tyrant?
1. A tyrant’s power controls all.
2. Power unchecked by morality will wreak havoc and destruction.
3. The power of a tyrant is the building block of success.
4. Power will increase with each immoral action.
[Macbeth, Act V]
In Act V, Scene 7, why is Macbeth so confident when fighting Young Siward?
1. Young Siward has less experience in battle.
2. The Young Siward was born of woman, so he cannot kill Macbeth.
3. The Young Siward is blind.
4. Macbeth has nothing left to lose.
[Macbeth, Act V]
In Act V, Scene 8, why does Macbeth say that he has avoided Macduff thus far in the battle?
1. He knows Macduff can kill him.
2. He has already murdered Macduff’s family, and cannot endure anymore.
3. He is too anxious to kill Macduff for deserting him.
4. He knows Macduff will try to steal his crown.
thank you so much! i have a huge test on this, and i want to study off it! thanks again!!!!!!!
One Response
Feisty
24 May 2011
The purpose of a study guide is for YOU to find the information so you remember it — NOT having us do your work for you. I’d suggest that you check out Sparknotes’ No Fear Shakespeare. It has all the plays in modern English and you’ll be able to understand it better.