Macbeth Act 2

Circle all correct answers. Which of the following symbolize Macbeth's guilt?

• The dagger he imagines.

• Being unable to say his prayers or "Amen".

• The ceremony at Scone to coronate him.

• The blood on his hands.

_______________ is Banquo's son, who is prophesied to be king.

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Circle all of King Duncan's sons, i.e., the heirs to the throne of Scotland.

• Macdonwald

• Donalbain

• Macduff

• Malcolm

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Name one mistake Macbeth made when he was committing the murder.

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Why do Malcolm and Donalbain flee after the murder?

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What is the purpose of the Porter?

• An aside sharing Macbeth's thoughts.

• The Voice of Reason

• Comic Relief

• Social Critique

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Everyone believes _____________ and ______________ bribed the guards to commit the murder, but Macduff is suspicious of _________________.

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Draw Macbeth's imagined dagger facing the correct direction if Macbeth is standing at the top of your paper.

Where is Macduff headed at the end of Act 2 Scene 4?

• Scone

• Fife

• England

• Ireland

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Prediction: What do you think will happen next? Why?

Include 2 detailed/creative events and an explanation for each.

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