Macbeth

Who (what) did Macbeth see at the banquet table?

• The tree witches laughing at him
• Banquo's Ghost
• Blood from the daggers in his wine cup
• The image of Duncan's beating heart

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What does Banquo say about the motives of the "instruments of darkness?"

• They are greedy and only make predictions when someone pays enough
• Good conquers evil, and their predictions will not come true
• They often tell of good things without telling the bad consequences
• "That witches be crazy, and don't know what they are saying!"

After Lady Macbeth reads the letter, what does she tell us is her opinion of Macbeth, and how does she plan to help him?

• She doesn't think he would be a good king, but since he's her husband, she will support him in whatever he wants to do.
• She vows to stop him from being king.
• She thinks Banquo would be a better king.
• She doesn't think he has what it takes to be king. He's too full of the milk of human kindness, but she will help him.

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What is Lady Macbeth's plan for Duncan's murder?

• She will poison his food and it will look like a natural death
• She will drug the king's guards and Macbeth will then go into the king's room and kill him.
• They will bribe the guards and offer them money to kill the king.
• Macbeth's soldiers will come into the banquet disguised as robbers and they will commit the murder.

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What is Lady Macbeth's "prayer" to the spirits after she learns King Duncan is coming?

• She wants to be filled with cruelty, given the hard heart and thick blood necessary to do what has to be done to make Macbeth king.
• She prays that Duncan will die on the way.
• She asks for a sign that her decision is the right one for her husband and for the country.
• She want's her husband's nerve to become stronger.

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How does Macbeth convince the murderers to kill Banquo

• Tells them Banquo is chasing their girlfriends

• Convinces them that Banquo is their enemy

• Tells them Banquo makes fun of them

• Convinces them that Banquo killed their sheep

How does Lady Macbeth cover for Macbeth at the banquet?

• She pretends to be ill and convinces him to go to their chambers. She asks Macduff to entertain the guests.

• She says he is still grieving for Duncan. She gives him wine to quiet him, and she hosts the banquet.

• She laughs and says he is in high spirits. She encourages the others to make merry with her and Macbeth.

• She tells the guests he often has fits. When he really gets out of hand she sends the guests home.

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Macbeth struggling with his haunting thoughts is an example of what type of conflict?

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Self

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"Look like th' innocent flower; But be the serpent under't." Who says this?

• Macbeth

• Duncan

• Lady Macbeth

• Banquo

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"Is this a dagger which I see before me, The handle toward my hand?" Who says this?

• Macbeth

• Lady Macbeth

• Ross

• Duncan

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