Shakespeare's Macbeth Quiz and Answer Key Bundle for High School
Inquiring Mind of the English Teacher Kind
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9th - 12th, Homeschool
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CCSSRL.9-10.1
CCSSRL.9-10.10
CCSSRL.11-12.1
CCSSRL.11-12.10
CCSSCCRA.R.1
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11 + answer keys
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Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this bundle of plot-based quizzes covering each act of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. The assessments may double as guided reading worksheets to facilitate active engagement with Shakespearean drama. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive bundle option available.) A breakdown of content follows.
Act 1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
- The opening scene
- Characterization of Norway's king
- The fate of the Thane of Cawdor
- Macbeth's new title
- The witches' prophecy
- Banquo's presence
- The news Malcolm shares with his father
- King Duncan's declared successor
- Lady Macbeth's concerns about her husband
- Lady Macbeth's ambition
- Lady Macbeth's influence on her husband
- Details concerning the plot to kill King Duncan
Act 2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
- Banquo's psychological state
- Macbeth's deception of Banquo
- Macbeth's hallucination
- Details regarding the plot to kill King Duncan
- Lady Macbeth's reason for not being able to kill King Duncan herself
- Macbeth's inability to utter words of prayer
- Lady Macbeth's frustration with her husband
- The porter's thoughts on the effects of alcohol
- Macduff's suspicions
- Lady Macbeth's fainting spell
- The peculiar events following King Duncan's death
- The reason Malcolm and Donalbain are suspected of killing their father
Act 3. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
- Banquo's suspicions
- A feast to honor Macbeth
- Macbeth's newest murderous plan
- Lady Macbeth's ironic reaction to her newfound power
- Macbeth's psychological state
- Macbeth's desire to spare his wife additional guilt
- How Macbeth's murderous plan is a failure
- The appearance of Banquo's ghost
- Macbeth's reason for visiting the witches
- Why Hecate is upset
- A plan to thwart Macbeth
Act 4. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
- Setting
- The prophecy of the first apparition
- The imagery of the second apparition
- The effect of the second apparition's prophecy on Macbeth's mindset
- Macbeth's curiosity about the future
- Lennox's interaction with Macbeth
- Lady Macduff's anger at her husband
- Ross's attempts to assuage Lady Macduff's anger
- A messenger's ominous message
- Malcolm's cleverness
- News regarding Macduff's family
- The conclusion of Act 4
Act 5. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
- The effect of Macbeth's absence on Lady Macbeth
- The side effects of Lady Macbeth's guilt
- A doctor's discovery
- Macbeth's attitude toward his war generals
- Malcolm's demands of his men
- Macbeth's hubris
- The news that causes Macbeth to change his perspective
- Macbeth's reaction to a messenger
- The reason for Macbeth's rekindled hope
- Macbeth's battle with a young man
- Macduff's ultimate act of conquering his enemy
- The resolution
Materials are available for teaching a variety of Shakespeare's plays:
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11 + answer keys
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CCSSRL.9-10.1
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
CCSSRL.9-10.10
By the end of grade 9, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 9-10 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of the grades 9-10 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
CCSSRL.11-12.1
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
CCSSRL.11-12.10
By the end of grade 11, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 11-CCR text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of the grades 11-CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently.
CCSSCCRA.R.1
Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
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