Macbeth Act 2 Review Practice

What is Macbeth's reaction to killing Duncan?

• He was happy he would be the next king

• He was relieved it was finally done

• He immediately felt immense guilt

• He was proud he'd had the courage to do it

Why is Lady Macbeth mad at her husband when he returns from killing Duncan?

• He killed the guards, which wasn't part of the plan

• He was being too emotional

• He forgot to leave the daggers with the guards

• He blamed her for having to kill his cousin

Who is the Thane of Fife?

• Banquo

• Macbeth

• Donalbain

• Macduff

Where does Malcolm go to hide from the murderer?

Where did Donalbain go to hide from the murderer?

Who did the Thanes name King after Duncan's death?

• Malcolm

• Macbeth

• Macduff

• Lennox

Who killed the guards?

Why do Malcom and Donalbain leave?

• They don't want to be accused of the crime.

• They are going to take the sad news to their mother.

• They are afraid the murderer will be after them, too.

• They want to start making the funeral arrangements.

What excuse did Macbeth give for killing the guards (grooms)? What is his real reason?

• He was drunk and didn't realize what he had done. He didn't want anyone to suspect Lady Macbeth.

• He did it out of pain and rage, but he actually wanted to be rid of any possible witnesses.

• They were attacking him, and he did it in self defense. He wanted it to look like a plot to murder him, too.

• The witches predicted it, and he could not help himself. He was afraid they would not be loyal to him once he became king.

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