Macbeth Acts 4 and 5

What are the prophecies that the witches tell Macbeth in Act 4 Scene 1? Choose all that apply

• no mortal man will defeat Macbeth

• Macbeth will not be ruined until the wood at Birnam goes to Dunsinane

• Macbeth cannot be harmed by any man not born of a woman

• Malcolm will not be the one to harm Macbeth

• Macbeth will live a long and prosperous life

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In Act 4 Scene 1, how does Macbeth come to see Banquo's long lineage?

• Through the third apparition

• In a looking glass (mirror)

• Through a dream

• The ghost of Banquo

What word means having a harmful effect in a subtle way?

• avaricious

• diminutive

• pernicious

• meager

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What does Macbeth mean?

"From this moment, the very firstlings of my heart shall be the firstlings of my hand"

(4:1, lines 166-168)

• Those that stay true to him will be promoted

• He will act right away without overthinking

• He will kill those that get in his way

• He will know by touch the goodness of things

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True or False?

Lady Macduff supports her husbands choice to leave for England.

• True

• False

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What does Lady Macduff say can cause one to appear as a traitor in Act 4 Scene 2?

• Rumors from others

• A person's fears and actions

• Protesting too much

• Being overly confident

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Lady Macduff says that Macduff's decision to leave his wife and children is...

• valiant

• deceitful

• unnatural

• loyal

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Why does Malcolm not speak freely with Macduff at the beginning of Act 4 Scene 3?

• He has been warned against Macduff's treachery.

• He suspects Macduff killed Duncan.

• He thinks it is possible Macduff would betray him.

• King Edward has warned Malcolm to be silent.

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Malcolm: I think our country sinks beneath the yoke.

(Act 4: Scene 3)

What is the yoke?

• Unnatural happenings

• King Edward's pressure

• Macbeth's rule

• Treasonous citizens

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Malcolm tells Macduff that compared to Malcolm, Macbeth is...

• dark evil

• a mockery

• pure as snow

• a tyrant

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