Macbeth Act IV

According to Malcolm, who has sought to win him into his power?

• Banquo

• Macbeth

• Duncan

• Siward

Answer explanation

Malcolm has sought to win Macbeth into his power, according to the text.

What does Malcolm say modest wisdom plucks him from?

• Over-credulous haste

• Fear and doubt

• Ambition and pride

• Loyalty and honor

Answer explanation

Malcolm says modest wisdom plucks him from over-credulous haste, not fear and doubt, ambition and pride, or loyalty and honor.

What does Malcolm abjure in this passage?

• His loyalty to Macbeth

• The taints and blames he laid upon himself

• His ambition for the throne

• His friendship with Banquo

Answer explanation

Malcolm abjures the taints and blames he laid upon himself in this passage, not his loyalty to Macbeth, ambition for the throne, or friendship with Banquo.

What does Malcolm say he has never done?

• Betrayed his country

• Coveted what was not his own

• Broken his faith

• Spoken falsely

Answer explanation

Malcolm says he has never coveted what was not his own, as mentioned in the answer choice. This implies he has never desired something that belonged to someone else.

Who is approaching with ten thousand warlike men according to Malcolm?

• Macbeth

• Banquo

• Duncan

• Old Siward

Answer explanation

According to Malcolm, Old Siward is approaching with ten thousand warlike men.

What is the symbolic purpose of the witches' brew?

• to create evil

• to poison Macbeth

• to eliminate evil

• to give the witches more power over Macbeth

Whom does the first Apparition tell Macbeth to beware?

• Banquo

• The Witches

• Lady Macbeth

• Macduff

What does the second Apparition tell Macbeth?

• Someone born from a woman will harm him

• Banquo will harm him

• Fleance will harm him

• No one born from a woman will harm him

The third Apparition states:

• You need to leave the area and forget about being king.

• You will never be defeated and rule your land for years.

• You will not be defeated until Birnam Wood marches to fight you at Dunsinane Hill.

• Fleance will become king and make sure you die for your crimes.

What happens to Lady Macduff and her children?

• They are sent away to insure their safety.

• They leave Scotland because they are so angry at Macduff.

• They go to Macbeth and pledge their loyalty to him.

• They are killed by murderers hired by Macbeth.