Macbeth Act 2, Scenes 3&4

Of what place does the Porter say he is the gatekeeper?

• Macbeth's castle
• Hell
• Heaven
• King Duncan's castle

What does the beginning of Scene 3 offer the audience (when the Porter is answering the door)?

• Suspense
• Tension
• Comic relief

Who goes to wake King Duncan?

• Macbeth
• Macduff
• Lady Macbeth
• Banquo

What "natural" disturbances does Lennox NOT report?

• hurricane
• owl made noise all night 
• earthquake
• screams of death

What did Macbeth say was his reason for killing the guards?

• He was so upset that he couldn't control himself.
• He killed Duncan and they were going to tell on him.
• His wife made him do it.
• They were trying to kill him.

What do Malcolm and Donalbain NOT agree to do after learning of their father's murder?

• Leave Scotland
• Go to separate countries
• Kill Macbeth

Even though Scene 4 opens in the daytime, the weather makes it appear as if it were night.

• True
• False

The old man reports that he saw a falcon kill an owl.

• True
• False

Which of the following is symbolic of future problems for Scotland?

• The horses turned wild and ate each other.
• Macbeth is being crowned king.
• Macduff is going to Fife.

What happens to Macbeth at the end of Act 2?

• He is killed.
• He is crowned King of Scotland.
• He goes after Malcolm.
• He leaves Lady Macbeth for his mistress.