Macbeth Act II Quiz

What sign convinces Macbeth that he must go through with killing the king?

• He has a nightmare about the murder of King Duncan.

• He sees a floating dagger before him.

• One of the witches appears in his bedroom moments before Duncan's murder.

• Unnatural things have been occurring.

Banquo states, "So I lose none

In seeking to augment is, but still keep

My bosom franchised and allegiance clear,

I shall be counseled."

Banquo means that he will do whatever Macbeth says as long as ---.

• he can be his second in command once Macbeth is king

• he can be clear about his intentions with King Duncan

• his son can be king once Macbeth is gone

• he can do it with a clear conscience

In Act 2, Scene 1, Macbeth tells Banquo that if he

cleaves with him, he will give him honor.

Based on the context of this text, what is the best definition of cleave?

• to cut in half

• to talk or converse

• to be honest with

• to stick with or be faithful to someone or something

What excuse does Lady Macbeth give for not killing the king?

• She is the hostess and must keep the guests distracted.

• She came up with the plan, so Macbeth must carry out the plan.

• She claims that Duncan looks too much like her own father so she is unable to kill him.

• King Duncan is her father, and she does not want to kill her own father.

Macbeth is troubled when he is unable to say, "Amen." Why is Macbeth unable to say this word?

• He did not want to wake the guards from their sleep.

• He had to leave the room quickly and did not have time to say, "Amen."

• He does not wish to bless nor pray for the guards.

• This is an indication of his separation from God.

Macbeth made a mistake after murdering the king? What was that mistake?

• He wakes the guards as he leaves King Duncan's room.

• He took the daggers with him after killing King Duncan.

• He murdered King Duncan's servants.

• He forgot to wash the blood off of his hands and left blood stains on his night clothes.

Lady Macbeth had blood on her hands, too. What did she say about the blood on her hands?

• The blood on their hands should be worn as a badge of honor.

• The stain on their hands would stain the seas.

• She is not not concerned about the blood on her hands.

• The blood on her hands will wash off easily.

What does Macbeth say about the blood on his hands?

• The blood on his hands will redden the green seas.

• The blood smells rotten on his hands.

• Sleep will be extremely hard because of the amount of blood.

• The blood will wash off easily and it really simple.

Act II, Scene ii ends with Macbeth stating, "Wake Duncan with thy knocking! I would thou couldst!"

This line expresses Macbeth's ---.

• cruel strength

• shortsightedness

• inability to have any emotion about his crime

• remorse over his crime

The entrance and dialogue of the porter (gatekeeper at Macbeth's castle) provide the audience with ---.

There is more than one answer.

• humorous dialogue

• comic relief

• background information about Macbeth's castle, Inverness

• the foreshadowing of murder