Macbeth Act 2

Why doesn't Lady Macbeth want to kill Duncan?

• He looks too much like her father.
• She doesn't want to lose her soul.
• She hates the sight of blood.
• She's not strong enough to stab him.

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Several things are out of place in the natural world: An example of this is...

• Duncan's horses eating each other
• A falcon being killed by mousing owl
• Duncan's horses broke out of their stalls
• All of the above

What error did Macbeth make after the murder

• he brought the daggers back to his room
• he forgot to make sure that the king was actually dead
• he left is sword in Duncan's room
• he was seen by Banquo exiting the King's chamber

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Which of the following plagued Macbeth during the murder

• he heard bells signaling Duncan's death
• he could not say "amen" to end a prayer
• he heard voices that said "Macbeth doth murder sleep"
• all of the above

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

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

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.

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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.

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What words was MacBeth unable to pronounce as the guards of Duncan’s room were addressing their prayers?

• “God Bless up”
• “Dear God”
• “Pardon me God”
• “Amen”

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What are 2 reasons why Lady Macbeth gets mad at her husband when he comes back from killing Duncan?

• He made too much noise; might have woken up some noblemen
• He brought back the daggers with him, evidence of the crime; came back with a betraying worried face
• He forgot to put blood on the chamberlains; and he forgot to wash his hands after  
• He took very long to kill Duncan; came back with a betraying worried face

What does the porter say are 3 things that drinking provokes?

• It makes you act unconsciously; it makes your body weak; it makes you urinate
• It puts you to sleep; it makes you act unconsciously; it stimulates erotic desires
• It turns your nose red; it puts you to sleep; it makes you urinate
• It turns your nose red; it stimulates erotic desires; it makes your body weak

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