MacBeth Act II Quiz

What feeling does Banquo express about Macbeth?

• Jealousy

• Loyalty

• Suspicion

• Sadness

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What lie does Macbeth say 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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R.1.1 -- Plot Structure

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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R.1.1 -- Plot Structure

What sign convinces Macbeth that he must kill Duncan?

• One of the witches appears to him

• He has a dream about being crowned.

• He hears a raven's call in the middle of the night.

• He sees a bloody, floating dagger pointing the way.

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R.1.1 -- Plot Structure

Macbeth is worried about hearing a voice saying, "Macbeth doth 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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R.1.1 -- Plot Structure

What does Macbeth accidentally take with him after murdering Duncan?

• The guards' bloody daggers.

• The King's bloody crown.

• The King's bloody pillow.

• The King's seal.

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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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R.1.1 -- Plot Structure

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

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How does Lady Macbeth react to news of the murder?

• She says it is horrible and pretends to faint.

• She begins to wail uncontrollably.

• She accuses Malcolm of committing crime.

• She has a drink to calm her nerves.

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R.1.1 -- Plot Structure