Macbeth Act 2 Quiz

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.

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

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 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.

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”

Identify the speaker of the following lines: "Had he not resembled my father as he slept, I had done't."

• Macduff
• Macbeth
• Lady Macbeth
• Donalbain

True or False: Lady Macbeth feels a sense of guilt in the moments after the killing of Duncan. 

• True
• False

Which of the following haunted 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

What does Macbeth see after he sends the servant away to Lady Macbeth.

• A ghost dagger, dripping gouts of blood, that points to Duncan's room.
• A clean dagger that points at his chest.
• A real dagger, dripping gouts of blood, that points to Duncan's room.
• A ghost dagger, dripping gouts of blood, that points at his head.

Why can't Banquo sleep?

• He's been having nightmares about the weird sisters.
• He's been having nightmares about King Duncan's murder.
• It's too dark and cold in the castle.
• He's normally awake at this time.