Macbeth Quick Check: Act II.1-2

What does Macbeth think it means when he sees a dagger floating before him?

• He thinks it's a warning against killing Duncan.

• He thinks it means that Lady Macbeth has already killed Duncan.

• He thinks it means he's supposed to kill Duncan.

• He thinks it means he's not supposed to kill Duncan.

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What does Lady Macbeth do to prepare for Duncan’s murder?

• She has a couple of drinks.

• She drugs Duncan's guards.

• She leaves the guards' daggers for Macbeth.

• She does all of these things.

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Why does Lady Macbeth have to return to Duncan’s room after Macbeth has killed him?

• Donalbain heard the commotion and woke up.

• To make sure Macbeth actually killed Duncan.

• To return the daggers and frame the guards.

• To retrieve the daggers Macbeth left behind.

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How do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plan to shift blame for the murder to someone else?

• They will smear the guards with Duncan's blood.

• They will smear Donalbain with Duncan's blood.

• They'll dispose of the guards' knives to make it look like they're hiding something.

• They will wake Donalbain so people see him leaving Duncan's chamber.

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Macbeth feels _____ about killing Duncan.