1)What is a distinguishing characteristic of a Shakespearean sonnet?
a)the rhyme scheme abab cdcd efef gg
b)uniformity of sentence structure
c)lack of any rhyme structure
d)two quatrains followed by two couplets
2)Which words best describe the tragic flaws that brought ruin on Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare?
a)ambition and overconfidence
b)nobility and greed
c)remorse and desire for revenge
d)deceit and heroism
3)In Act V of The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare, what is the doctor’s belief about Lady Macbeth’s illness?
a)He believes that Macbeth has made her ill.
b)He believes that Lady Macbeth is not really ill.
c)He believes that only medicine can cure her.
d)He believes that she needs intervention from God.
5)Which of the following is the best example of a heroic act in Morte d’Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory?
a)Sir Mordred distrusts the peace treaty that King Arthur has arranged.
b)Sir Bedivere lies to King Arthur about throwing the sword in the lake.
c)King Arthur and the traitor Sir Mordred fight to the death.
d)The hermit buries a dead body in a little chapel.
6)How does Macbeth’s tragic flaw lead him to disaster in the final act of The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare?
a)His greed causes him to betray the king.
b)His desire for revenge destroys Dunsinane.
c)His ambition starts him on a path that leads to more evil.
d)His overconfidence ruins his chances to become king
