Macbeth Themes Quiz
Macbeth by William Shakespeare · 6 multiple-choice questions with answers · about 5 min
Test your knowledge of Macbeth with 6 themes questions with answers and explanations — the big ideas and what the writer is saying about them. Ideal for revision once you have read the whole play.
The big ideas and what the writer is saying about them. Drawn from the whole play — contains spoilers.
Skills tested: Theme · Difficulty: Standard, Challenge
Macbeth Themes questions
The answers and an explanation for each question appear as you play, and on the answer-key page of the printout.
- In his soliloquy before the murder, what reasons does Macbeth give himself for sparing Duncan?
He is Duncan's kinsman, subject and host · He doubts his wife will keep silent · He fears the witches have lied to him · He has sworn an oath to Banquo
- After the ghost leaves the banquet, what does Macbeth conclude about murder?
That the witches have betrayed him · That he must confess to the thanes · That blood always calls for more blood · That his wife no longer loves him
- What does Lady Macduff accuse her husband of when Ross visits her at Fife?
Refusing to leave Scotland with her · Serving Macbeth for his own gain · Abandoning his family through fear · Plotting with Malcolm against her
- What does Macduff reveal in the final combat that destroys Macbeth's confidence?
He killed the witches on the heath · He was cut from his mother's womb · He has already crowned Malcolm · He is Duncan's secret son
- Which line from the witches sets up the play's concern with appearance and reality?
Fair is foul, and foul is fair · Sound and fury, signifying nothing · Vaulting ambition that o'erleaps · Blood will have blood, they say
- What unnatural events are reported in Scotland after Duncan's murder?
The river at Forres runs with blood · Horses turn wild and the day stays dark · A comet burns above Dunsinane · Birnam wood withers overnight
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Is this Macbeth Themes quiz free?
Yes. All 6 questions are free with answers and explanations. Play online with instant feedback, or print it as a test with an answer key — no sign-up needed.
What does the Macbeth Themes quiz cover?
6 themes questions drawn from every part of Macbeth. The big ideas and what the writer is saying about them. It tests theme at standard, challenge level.
Does it contain spoilers?
Yes — it draws on the whole play, including the ending.
Can I use it with a class?
Yes. Print it with the answer key for a reading check, homework or revision lesson, or share the link so students can take it online.
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