Macbeth Act 5

Front

What does the Gentlewoman report in Scene 1 that Lady Macbeth does in her sleep?

Back

Write a letter

Front

Although invisible to others, in Scene 1, what does Lady Macbeth try to wash away?

Back

Spots of blood on her hands

Front

What information does Caithness give about Macbeth in Scene 2, lines 15–16?

Back

Whether insane or angry, Macbeth cannot control himself.

Front

Why is Macbeth unconcerned in Scene 3 about the thanes who leave him to fight with Malcolm?

Back

The prophecies make Macbeth fearless in battle.

Front

How is Macbeth’s wish that the Doctor could "diagnose the sickness of [his] country" an example of dramatic irony?

Back

Malcolm's forces are about to cure Scotland of its disease, which is Macbeth.

Front

Why does Macbeth decide to go outside the castle and fight in Scene 5?

Back

He believes he is in danger because Birnam Wood is moving.

Front

What does Malcolm’s command of the invading forces in Scene 6 (p. 195) show?

Back

He wants to fulfill his role as the true leader of Scotland.

Front

How does Macbeth know in Scene 8 that Macduff will be the one who kills him?

Back

Macduff says he was removed, not born, from his mother.

Front

In Scene 7 (p. 202), what does Ross's report to Siward reflect about Siward's main concern about the death of Young Siward?

Back

Whether or not his son died facing his enemy and fighting

Front

What is Malcolm’s goal at the end of the play once he is hailed as king of Scotland?

Back

To make his thanes into earls as a reward for them