Macbeth Act IV Quiz

Witch 2 says, "By the pricking of my thumb, Something wicked this way comes." Who comes?

• a. Banquo's ghost

• b. Macbeth

• c. Donalbain

• d. Hecate

What is Macbeth's attitude towards the witches this time?

• a. He is demanding, trying to take charge

• b. He is scared and full of remorse

• c. He is kind and considerate, trying to get them to help him

• d. He is rude, saying he has no further need of them

Match the four things the witches showed and what each one shows.

1. an armed head

2. a bloodied child

3. a crowned child with a tree in its hand

4. eight kings followed by Banquo's ghost

a. Banquo's descendants would be kings

b. Macbeth should beware of Macduff

c. He would not be vanquished until Birnam Wood would come to Dunsinane

d. He would not be harmed by anyone "born of woman."

• 1=A, 2=B, 3=C, 4=D

• 1=D, 2=A, 3=B, 4=D

• 1=C, 2=D, 3=A, 4=B

• 1=B, 2=D, 3=C, 4=A

Macbeth says (about the witches), "Infected be the air whereon they ride, And damned all those that trust them!" What is he saying about himself?

• a. He is damned

• b. He has been poisoned by them

• c. He is too trusting a person

• d. He is stronger than they are

Where is Macduff?

• a. He is keeping vigil over Duncan's grave

• b. He has fled to France

• c. He is in England helping Malcolm

• d. He has barricaded himself in his room at the castle

Why does Macbeth have Macduff's family and servants killed?

• a. Macbeth is angry because Macduff has not been loyal to him.

• b. The witches told him to do it.

• c. Lady Macbeth does not get along with them

• d. He wants to lure Macduff back from England

Why does Lady Macduff's son say liars and swearers are fools?

• a. They are foolish to think they can get away with their dishonesty

• b. They should not leave themselves in jeopardy when they could overcome and hang the honest people

• c. People who have any intelligence don't lie and swear

• d. They don't realize the rewards of a virtuous life

Malcom says, "Angels are bright still, though the brightest fell. Though all things foul would wear the brows of grace, Yet grace must still look so." What does that mean?

• a. It is almost dawn. Things will look brighter in the morning.

• b. God forgives all who repent

• c. Things are not always what they seem

• d. Even good men sometimes make mistakes.

Why does Macduff say, "Oh, Scotland, Scotland?"

• a. He misses his family

• b. He fears for his country's future

• c. It is a curse against Macbeth

• d. It is a promise to be loyal to his country

What news does Ross bring to Macduff?

• a. The army is ready to march against Macbeth

• b. Duncan's sons have been found

• c. It is safe for Macduff to return home

• d. Lady Macduff and the children have been murdered