Macbeth- Act 2

What is Macbeth’s lie to Banquo about the witches’ predictions?

• He says he does not remember what they said.

• He says he does not even think about them.

• He says they made a lucky guess on their predictions, but they are wrong about him ever being king.

• He says only fools and women believe such nonsense.

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What excuse does Lady Macbeth give for not killing Duncan herself?

• It would diminish Macbeth’s power if she did the killing.

• She is not as strong and might not be able to use the knife effectively.

• She saw in a dream that only Macbeth could commit the murder.

• He reminded her of her father sleeping there.

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Why won’t Macbeth take the dagger back to the scene of the crime?

• He can’t bear to look at Duncan again.

• He is afraid to be seen and look suspicious.

• He thinks it will be bad luck to touch him again.

• He says he has done enough; Lady Macbeth can return the daggers.

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How does Lennox describe the night, and what is Macbeth’s response?

• Lennox says it was a terrible night, and it predicted terrible, and confusing times ahead. Macbeth brushes it off and says it was merely a rough night.

• Lennox says it was truly beautiful and peaceful-looking. Macbeth says appearances can be deceiving.

• Lennox says it was an awful night. Macbeth agrees and blames the witches.

• Lennox says it started out looking like an ordinary night. Macbeth disagrees and says it was terrible.

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What did Macduff discover?

• A note containing the outline of the plot to kill Duncan.

• An unlocked gate and drunk porter.

• Another omen- dead flowers in the garden.

• Duncan’s body.

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What excuse did Macbeth give for killing the guards? What is his real reason?

• He was drunk and didn’t realize what he had done. He didn’t want anyone to suspect Lady Macbeth.

• He did it out of pain and rage, but he actually wanted to be rid of any possible witnesses.

• They were attacking him, and he did it in self defense. He wanted it to look like a plot to murder him too.

• The witches predicted it, and he could not help himself. He was afraid they would not be loyal to him once he became king.

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Why do Malcom and Donalbain leave?

• They don’t want to be accused of killing Duncan.

• They are going to take the sad news to their mother.

• They are afraid the murderer will be after them too.

• They want to start making funeral arrangements.

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Why does Ross not believe Malcom and Donalbain were responsible for Duncan’s murder?

• He was with them and knows they are innocent.

• It was against their personal natures and against nature as the ruling force in the universe.

• They know that killing their father would only provoke a fight between themselves, and one or both of them would probably be killed.

• Both are too weak, cowardly, and unambiguous to want to be king.

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