Quizizz - 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 is the signal Lady Macbeth is to give Macbeth to let him know that she has taken care of the guards?

• She will ring a bell.

• She will send a servant to say she is ill and wants to see him.

• She will light three candles in her bedroom window.

• She will stand at the window and whistle like a bird.

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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 a 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 him of her father sleeping there.

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After Macbeth kills Duncan, he goes to Lady Macbeth and is concerned about not being able to say "Amen." What is her advice to him?

• He should keep trying and soon he will succeed

• It does not matter whether or not he can say it

• They shouldn't think about it or it will make them crazy

• After things calm down he can go to the priest and ask for forgiveness

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Then, Macbeth is worried about hearing a voice saying, "Macbeth does murder sleep." What does Lady Macbeth then tell him to do?

• Have a glass of wine and relax

• Get cleaned up and forget about it

• Have the minstrel come and sing some quiet tunes to put them to sleep

• Go for a walk in the garden and get some fresh air.

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Why won't Macbeth take the daggers 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 them again

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

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Who was knocking?

• The servant was bringing a glass of wine to Macbeth's chamber

• Macduff and Lennox were at the gate

• A drunkard who had lost his way home wanted a place to sleep

• A messenger came with a note for Lady Macbeth

What three things does drinking provoke?

• "Sin, ill tempers, and ruin"

• "Poor health, nightmares, and poverty"

• "Nose-painting, sleep and urine"

• "Fighting, hatred and trouble"

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

• Lennox says it was a terrible night, and it predicted terrible, 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.

What did Macduff discover?

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

• An unlocked gate and a drunk porter

• Another omen -- dead flowers in the garden

• Duncan's body