Macbeth, Act 2

Which of the following best states the central idea of The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act II?

• Ambition leads to greatness

• Tragedy befalls even honest people

• A murderer must live with his conscience

• It is important to learn from one’s mistakes

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In Act II of The Tragedy of Macbeth, why does Lady Macbeth drug the servants?

• to overpower their reluctance to assassinate King Duncan

• to make them sleep through King Duncan’s murder

• to kill them for their knowledge of the crime

• to erase their memory of the night’s events

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In The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act II, what does Macbeth mean when he says that

the blood on his hands will redden all the seas?

• He feels his guilt is enormous.

• He is afraid to wash the blood off his hands.

• He is afraid of being found out.

• Lady Macbeth will not be able to wash off the blood.

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What reason does Lady Macbeth give for not killing King Duncan herself?

• She says that Macbeth must do the deed to prove his strength.

• She says that the witches’ prophecy was not meant for her.

• She says that the king looked like her father as he slept.

• She says that she is a woman and incapable of murder.

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As Act II of The Tragedy of Macbeth closes, which of the following are revealed?

Choose two options.

• Animals are acting in bizarre ways.

• Macbeth is about to be crowned king.

• The old man’s prediction has come true.

• Lady Macbeth has recovered from her sudden illness.

• Funeral arrangements for Duncan have not yet been made.

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What does a voice tell Macbeth he shall do no more after killing Duncan?

• kill

• eat

• sleep

• love

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What is Lady Macbeth's reaction when she is told of the king's death the morning after?

• she laughs

• she acts shocked

• she faints

• she pretends to cry

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What did Lennox tell Macbeth about the night of Duncan's murder?

• He was kept awake by strange noises and lamentations.

• He had never had a more peaceful night in his life.

• He felt as if he had been drugged to sleep deep.

• He had horrendous dreams.

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Who finds the King's body and then promises to search out his murderer?

• Malcolm

• Lady Macbeth

• Lennox

• Macduff

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What gave Lady Macbeth the courage to continue with her plot?

• encouraging words from Macbeth

• wine

• A picture of a queen

• an insult from Duncan

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