Why does Lady Macbeth drug the servants in Scene 2?

She wants them to sleep while they kill King Duncan.

She wants to stop them from killing King Duncan.

She does not want their help in killing King Duncan.

She wants them dead so they will not tell what they saw.

What does Macbeth mean when he says he will "sleep no more?"

His conscience will never let him sleep.

He must run away and always look out for people chasing him.

He will have heavy responsibilities as king.

What does Macbeth mean when he says the blood on his hands will redden all the seas?

He can never get over his guilt about killing Duncan.

People will see the blood on his hands and know he is the killer.

He is afraid to wash the blood from his hands.

He is not the only one who wanted Duncan dead.

What happens to the two servants who were supposed to be standing guard over the king?

They are executed after being found guilty in a trial.

Why do Ross and Macduff think King Duncan's sons have killed their father?

Both sons have run away, which makes them look guilty.

The sons were jealous of how their father honored Macbeth and Banquo.

The sons have not wanted Macbeth to become king.

The sons were jealous of King Duncan's victory in the war with Norway.

What is the biggest difference between Macbeth and Banquo (his friend)?

Macbeth seeks the strength to commit murder, while Banquo prays for strength to resist temptation.

Macbeth is nobility, and Banquo is just a humble peasant.

Banquo loves Macbeth, but Macbeth doesn't love him back.

Macbeth's children are gone, but Banquo has many sons and daughters.

The witches do not appear during the entirety of Act II. Which of the following would be the MOST reasonable conclusion to draw from this fact?

The witches may have tempted Macbeth, but the decision to kill Duncan is ultimately his own.

The witches have already forgotten about Macbeth.

The witches were busy talking with Banquo.

The witches can control Macbeth and his wife from a distance through witchcraft.

Lady Macbeth places the grooms’ daggers beside them and smears the grooms with blood because...

Macbeth refuses to go back and do it

Macbeth is too injured to do it himself

she wants Malcolm to be blamed for their deaths

The natural disturbances that continue all night symbolize

a coming war with a neighboring country

the flight of the king’s sons

In Scene i what lie does Macbeth tell Banquo?

He hasn't been thinking about the witches.

He doesn't want to be king anymore.

He hopes Banquo's prophecy comes true.

Why do Malcolm and Donalbain leave Macbeth's castle?

They are afraid they will be the next victims.

They think they will be accused of Duncan's murder.

They need to tell their families the King has died.

They must go to Scone where Malcolm will be crowned King.

What three things do Ross and the Old Man discuss in Scene iv ?

The sky is so dark from clouds it looks like night.

A falcon was caught and killed by an owl.

The King's horses went wild and ate each other.

Strong winds that sound like screams are blowing.

At the end of Act II, where is Macbeth headed and why?

To Colmekill for Duncan's funeral

Macbeth Act II

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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

One of the witches appears in his room.

He has a nightmare about the murder.

He sees a floating dagger before him.

The ghost of his father visits him.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Why didn't Lady Macbeth just kill the king herself?

He looked too much like her father.

She changed her mind.

Someone walked in on her about to kill him.

She wanted Macbeth to do it by himself.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What does Macbeth accidentally take with him after murdering the king?

The dagger.

The king's crown.

A book

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Complete Macbeth's quotation: "I thought I heard a voice crying, 'Macbeth has murdered ____!'"

truth

Duncan

honor

sleep

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Name the speaker: "My hands are the same color as yours -- but I'd be ashamed to have a heart as white as yours!"

An old man

Lady Macbeth

Banquo

Macbeth

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What do Duncan's sons decide to do after their father's death?

Declare Malcolm king.

Find the person who murdered their father.

Hold a trail.

Run away from the scene of the crime.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

In Act II an animal noise is heard and frightens her. Which animal is this?

horse

owl

wolf

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Macbeth Act II

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

Why didn't Lady Macbeth just kill the king herself?

What does Macbeth accidentally take with him after murdering the king?

Complete Macbeth's quotation: "I thought I heard a voice crying, 'Macbeth has murdered ____!'"

Name the speaker: "My hands are the same color as yours -- but I'd be ashamed to have a heart as white as yours!"

What do Duncan's sons decide to do after their father's death?

In Act II an animal noise is heard and frightens her. Which animal is this?

Where does Act 2 take place?

Why does Lady Macbeth drug the servants in Scene 2?

What does Macbeth mean when he says he will "sleep no more?"

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