Macbeth Act 4

Front

Why does Malcolm tell MacDuff he would be a terrible king?

Back

He wants to test MacDuff's true intentions.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

Which English general will fight with Malcolm and Macduff? With 10,000 soldiers?

Back

Siward.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

What does Macbeth mean when he says, "From this moment/ The very firstlings of my heart shall be/ The very firstlings of my hand"?

Back

He will act on his impulses from now on, without considering the consequences.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Which quote foreshadows that Macbeth is about to enter the scene?

Back

“By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes” (Shakespeare 124).

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

Who says the quote, “Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble”?

Back

The witches.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the significance of the witches in Macbeth Act 4?

Back

They represent fate and the supernatural, influencing Macbeth's actions.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

How does Macbeth's character change in Act 4?

Back

He becomes more ruthless and impulsive, prioritizing power over morality.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What role does foreshadowing play in Act 4 of Macbeth?

Back

It builds tension and hints at future events, particularly Macbeth's downfall.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

What does Malcolm's test of MacDuff reveal about loyalty?

Back

It shows that true loyalty is tested in times of uncertainty.

Front

What is the theme of ambition in Act 4 of Macbeth?

Back

Ambition drives characters to make morally questionable decisions.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2