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Macbeth - William Shakespeare - ISC Class 12 English Literature Questions with Answers, Page 2

95 past-paper questions on Macbeth - William Shakespeare from ISC Class 12 English Literature papers (2026-2025), newest first, in full. Questions 21-40 are on this page, 20 to a page. Tap "Show answer" under a question to see its answer.

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2026 · 1 mark · MCQOpen: “Macbeth shall never vanquish’d be, until Great Birnam wood to high Dunsinane…
“Macbeth shall never vanquish’d be, until Great Birnam wood to high Dunsinane hill Shall come against him.” What does this prophecy in Act IV Scene i of the play, Macbeth, suggest about Macbeth’s fate?
  • (a)His downfall is impossible.
  • (b)He will win in the end despite his enemies.
  • (c)He can escape his fate through clever manipulation.
  • (d)He will be defeated when the impossible becomes possible.

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2026 · 1 mark · MCQOpen: In Act V Scene iii of the play, Macbeth, Macbeth tells the Doctor to “cast /…
In Act V Scene iii of the play, Macbeth, Macbeth tells the Doctor to “cast / The water of my land, find her disease”. What prompts Macbeth to say so? (P) Attack on Scotland by Macduff (Q) Growing unrest within the nation (R) Deterioration of Lady Macbeth’s health (S) Movement of Birnam wood towards Dunsinane
  • (a)Only (P) and (Q)
  • (b)Only (P) and (S)
  • (c)Only (Q) and (R)
  • (d)Only (Q) and (S)

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2025 · 1 mark · MCQOpen: Now minutely revolts…Nothing in love. With reference to Act V Scene (ii) of the…
Now minutely revolts…Nothing in love. With reference to Act V Scene (ii) of the play, what do these lines convey about the attitude of Macbeth’s followers?
  • (a)They indicate the loss of loyalty and growing dissent.
  • (b)They suggest that their actions are selfless.
  • (c)They indicate that the followers are motivated solely by their love for Macbeth.
  • (d)They indicate their sacrifice at the battlefield.

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2025 · 1 mark · MCQOpen: How does the imagery of sleep contribute to the thematic development in Act V?
How does the imagery of sleep contribute to the thematic development in Act V?
  • (a)It symbolises Lady Macbeth’s yearning for peace and quiet.
  • (b)It represents Macbeth’s inability to escape the consequences of his actions.
  • (c)It foreshadows Malcolm’s rise to power.
  • (d)It provides Macduff the opportunity to kill Macbeth.

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2025 · 1 mark · MCQOpen: In his soliloquy in Act III Scene i of the play, Macbeth, which one of the…
In his soliloquy in Act III Scene i of the play, Macbeth, which one of the following does Macbeth refer to as a reason for fearing Banquo? (P) Banquo is close to Lady Macbeth. (Q) Banquo is royal in nature. (R) Banquo’s descendants will become kings. (S) Banquo is a poor advisor.
  • (a)Only (P) and (Q)
  • (b)Only (Q) and (R)
  • (c)Only (R) and (S)
  • (d)Only (P) and (S)

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2025 · 5 marks · Short answerOpen: By the end of Act III Scene (ii), Macbeth has embraced evil and sunk to the…
By the end of Act III Scene (ii), Macbeth has embraced evil and sunk to the depths of depravity. How is this indicated in the acts that were studied. Write your answer in about 150 words incorporating the following details. • Examples of his evil deeds. • The manner in which he loses the sympathy of the audience.

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