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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1 of The Tragedy of Macbeth. The doctor and a gentlewoman are discussing Lady Macbeth’s sleepwalking. A new stage direction has been added to describe the doctor’s actions.Doctor. I have two nights watched with you, but can perceive no truth in your report. When was it she last walked?Gentlewoman. Since his majesty went into the field, I have seen her rise from her bed, throw her night-gown upon her, unlock her closet, take forth paper, fold it, write upon’t, read it, afterwards seal it, and again return to bed; yet all this while in a most fast sleep.Doctor. [Looking pensive and writing on a notepad.] A great perturbation in nature, to receive at once the benefit of sleep, and do the effects of watching! In this slumbery agitation, besides her walking and other actual performances, what, at any time, have you heard her say?

A
The doctor is concerned about misinterpreting the gentlewoman’s words.
B
The doctor is doubtful that the gentlewoman has seen what she claims.
C
The doctor is committed to understanding Lady Macbeth’s condition.
D
The doctor is skeptical that Lady Macbeth is unwell.
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Which statement describes an example of a costume in a play?

A
The main character wears a raincoat and a hat.
B
The main character carries a green umbrella.
C
There are sounds of thunder and a rainstorm.
D
There are images of city streets and buildings.
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Review the photo. This scene from a 1946 production of Macbeth shows a meeting of the three witches.Photo by Angus McBean (c) RSC

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the mountainous set
B
the huddled blocking
C
the large props
D
the dimmed lighting
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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 3 of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Then, review the photo, which shows the scene being acted out in a 2011 production of the play. Seyton, Macbeth’s chief servant, dresses Macbeth in his armor to ready him for battle as the leaders of the rebel army look on in the background.Macbeth. Throw physic to the dogs; I’ll none of it.[To SEYTON.] Come, put mine armour on; give me my staff.Seyton, send out.Photo by Ellie Kurttz (c) RSC

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It supports the idea that Macbeth still has one loyal servant.
B
It emphasizes that Macbeth faces great danger.
C
It implies that Macbeth is confident in his abilities.
D
It suggests that Macbeth is emotionally stable.
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Review the photo. This scene from a 1938 production of Macbeth shows Hecate expressing disapproval to the witches for neglecting to include her when meeting with Macbeth.Photo by Ernest Daniels (c) RSC

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A
the scenery
B
the blocking
C
the lighting
D
the costumes
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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1 of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Then, review the photo, which shows this scene being acted out in a 2011 production of the play. While sleepwalking, Lady Macbeth kneels as she attempts to wash away an unseen spot from her hands.Lady Macbeth. Out, damned spot! out, I say!—One: two: why, then, 'tis time to do’t.—Hell is murky!—Fie, my lord, fie! a soldier, and afeard? What need we fear who knows it, when none can call our power to account?—Yet who would have thought the old man to have had so much blood in him.Photo by Ellie Kurttz (c) RSC

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A
Lady Macbeth feels that she is unworthy of any respect.
B
Lady Macbeth fears that she will have the spot forever.
C
Lady Macbeth has lost any sense of power that she had.
D
Lady Macbeth understands how to wash herself well.
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Review the photo. This scene from a 2004 production of Macbeth shows Macbeth reacting to the appearance of Banquo’s ghost.Photo by Manuel Harlan (c) RSC

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He is seen under a red light.
B
He has a wound on his head.
C
He is seated in his own chair.
D
He is holding a silver goblet.

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