1102-TR

​Macbeth, Act II Review

​Source:

Collins, Mary B. Macbeth. Teacher's Pet Publications, Inc. ​https://mseffie.com/assignments/macbeth/Teacher%20Materials/Macbeth%20Lit%20Plan.pdf

Poll

What is Macbeth's lie to Banquo about the witches' predictions?

• He says he does not remember what they said.

• He says he does not even think about them.

• He says they made a lucky guess on their predictions, but they are wrong about him ever being king.

• He says only fools and women believe such nonsense.

Poll

What is the signal Lady Macbeth is to give Macbeth to let him know that she has taken care of the guards?

• She will ring a bell.

• She will send a servant to say she is ill and wants to see him.

• She will light three candles in her bedroom window.

• She will stand at the window and whistle like a bird.

Poll

What excuse does Lady Macbeth give for not killing Duncan herself?

• It would diminish Macbeth's power if she did the killing.

• She is not a strong and might not be able to use the knife effectively.

• She saw in a dream that only Macbeth could commit the murder.

• He reminded him of her father sleeping there.

Poll

After Macbeth kills Duncan, he goes to Lady Macbeth and is concerned about not being able to say "Amen." What is her advice to him?

• He should keep trying and soon he will succeed.

• It does not matter whether or not he can say it.

• They shouldn't think about it or it will make them crazy.

• After things calm down he can go to the priest and ask for forgiveness.

Poll

Then, Macbeth is worried about hearing a voice saying, "Macbeth does murder sleep." What does Lady Macbeth then tell him to do?

• Have a glass of wine and relax.

• Get cleaned up and forget about it.

• Have the minstrel come and sing some quiet tunes to put them to sleep.

• Go for a walk in the garden and get some fresh air.

Poll

Why won't Macbeth take the daggers back to the scene of the crime?

• He can't bear to look at Duncan again.

• He is afraid to be seen and look suspicious.

• He thinks it will be bad luck to touch them again.

• He says he has done enough; Lady Macbeth can return the daggers.

Poll

Who was knocking?

• The servant was bringing a glass of wine to Macbeth's chamber.

• Macduff and Lennox were at the gate.

• A drunkard who had lost his way home wanted a place to sleep.

• A messenger came with a note for Lady Macbeth.

Poll

How does Lennox describe the night, and what is Macbeth's response?

• Lennox says it was a terrible night, and it predicted terrible, confusing times ahead. Macbeth brushes it off and says it was merely a rough night.

• Lennox says it was truly beautiful and peaceful-looking. Macbeth says appearances can be deceiving.

• Lennox says it was an awful night. Macbeth agrees and blames the witches.

• Lennox says it started out looking like an ordinary night. Macbeth disagrees and says it was terrible.

Multiple Choice

What did Macduff discover?

• A note containing the outline of a plot to kill Duncan.

• An unlocked gate and a drunk porter.

• Another omen -- dead flowers in the garden.

• Duncan's body

Poll

Macduff says, "Oh, gentle lady, 'Tis not for you to hear what I can speak. The repetition, in a woman's ear, Would murder as it fell." What is ironic about this?

• He pretended to be brave, but he really wasn't.

• He sounded concerned about Lady Macbeth, but he really thought women were weak and foolish.

• He tried to sound upset, but he was glad the king was dead.

• He didn't know about Lady Macbeth's part in the murder.

Poll

What excuse did Macbeth give for killing the guards (grooms)? What is his real reason?

• He was drunk and didn't realize what he had done. He didn't want anyone to suspect Lady Macbeth.

• He said that he did it out of pain and rage, but he actually wanted to be rid of any possible witnesses.

• They were attacking him, and he did it in self defense. He wanted it to look like a plot to murder him, too.

• The witches predicted it, and he could not help himself. He was afraid they would not be loyal to him once he became king.

Poll

Why do Malcom and Donalbain leave?

• They don't want to be accused of the crime.

• They are going to take the sad news to their mother.

• They are afraid the murderer will be after them, too.

• They want to start making the funeral arrangements.

Poll

Why does Ross not believe Malcom and Donalbain were responsible for Duncan's murder?

• He was with them and knows they are innocent.

• It was against their personal natures and against nature as the ruling force in the universe.

• They know that killing their father would only provoke a fight between themselves, and one or both of them would probably be killed.

• Both are too weak, cowardly, and unambitious to want to be king.