Macbeth Act Two

Why is Banquo awake so late at night in Scene 1?

• The strange darkness of the night disturbs him.

• He is never able to sleep in Macbeth's castle.

• The sound of the clock keeps waking him.

• His restless thoughts keep him awake.

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In Scene 1, lines 24-28, Banquo says of Macbeth's bribery, "So I lose none [...] bus till keep / My bosom franchised and allegiance clear..." What does this best help you understand about Banquo?

• He thinks Macbeth deserves loyalty.

• He puts his loyalty to the king ahead of ambition.

• He wants to do whatever Macbeth suggests.

• He wants Macbeth's advice about the prophecy.

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What does Lady Macbeth say stopped her from killing Duncan?

• She believe Macbeth must do the murder.

• The shriek of an owl frightened her.

• Duncan reminders her of her father.

• She fears the king's guards.

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Why does Macbeth most likely bring the bloody daggers to Lady Macbeth?

• He needs to show how easy the deed was for him.

• He has to prove that he has murdered Duncan.

• He wants to frighten her for encouraging him.

• He feels distressed and shocked at what he has done.

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Who is the porter pretending to let into "hell"?

• People that Macbeth has invited to stay

• Traitors to the king from across Scotland

• Tradesmen who have cheated him before

• People who have done wrong things in business

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In Greek mythology, gorgons were hideous creatures whose one glance could turn any mortal man to solid stone. In Scene 3, line 74, why does Macduff most likely compared the sight of the murdered Duncan to a Gorgon?

• The sight is horribly frightening.

• Gorgons used to kill kings.

• Macduff thinks Macbeth is guilty.

• The body is stonelike.

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In Scene 3, lines 87-90, Macduff refuses to tell Lady Macbeth what has happened because he--

• thinks she will blame him for Duncan's death

• fears she is also in danger from the killer

• believes that she will die of shock and grief

• suspects that she is guilty of murder

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When Banquo says he will oppose and fight the unknown traitor who killed Duncan in Scene 3, he becomes one of the tragedy's--

• antagonists

• tragic heroes

• flawed characters

• comic relief characters

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What do Malcolm and Donalbain decide to do almost immediately after learning of Duncan's murder?

• Avenge their father's death

• Fight each other for the crown

• Hide their grief from everyone

• Run away to protect themselves

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By which of the following is Scene 4, specifically lines 1-4, 6-10, 12-13 and 17, most characterized?

• Macbeth's treacherous murdering of Duncan

• The people taking revenge for Duncan's death

• Strange events occurring the night of the murder

• Ross's and Macduff's doubt of Macbeth's loyalty

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