Macbeth Act 2 Quizs

How does Banquo respond to the news of Duncan's death?

• He is visibly shocked and distraught.

• His response is understated; he may not be surprised.

• He celebrates the news with joy.

• He expresses anger towards Macbeth.

What is bothering Banquo before Macbeth's soliloquy?

• Banquo is worried about his future.

• Banquo has not been sleeping well and is troubled by bad dreams.

• Banquo is angry with Macbeth.

• Banquo is concerned about his family's safety.

What does Macbeth's speech beginning with 'Had I but died before...' mean?

• He wishes he was not alive to witness the death of his king.

• He regrets his actions leading to the king's death.

• He is happy to be alive and serve the king.

• He believes he will be king after the king's death.

Why doesn't Ross believe Malcolm and Donalbain were behind Duncan's death?

• He says it is 'gainst nature'.

• He believes they had no motive.

• He thinks they were too young.

• He suspects they were in another country.

What does Lady Macbeth notice that appalls her?

• She sees Macbeth holding the bloody daggers.

• She hears a knock at the door.

• She finds a letter from Macbeth.

• She sees blood on her hands.

What is ironic about Macduff's statement to Lady Macbeth?

• He is unaware of her involvement in the murder.

• He doesn't want to tell her about the murder, but she pressured Macbeth to kill the king.

• He believes she is innocent of any wrongdoing.

• He is trying to protect her feelings about the king's death.

entreat

• to beg, implore, ask earnestly

• to refuse or deny

• to accept or agree

• to ignore or overlook

Do you think Lady Macbeth is playing the 'innocent flower' when she faints?

• She may be feeling overwhelmed at this point.

• She is pretending to be innocent to manipulate others.

• She is genuinely shocked by the events around her.

• She is trying to distract from her guilt.

Why does Macbeth lie to Banquo about the witches' prediction?

• He wants to protect Banquo from the truth.

• He is planning on killing the king and doesn't want to arouse suspicion.

• He believes the witches are lying.

• He wants to gain Banquo's trust for future plans.

palpable

• capable of being touched or felt

• difficult to understand

• easily forgotten

• not noticeable