Macbeth Act 2 Additional Quizs

augment

• to make larger, increase

• to reduce in size

• to combine with another

• to eliminate completely

What does Macbeth refuse to do? Why?

• Return to the scene of the crime because he is appalled at his own actions.

• Confess his guilt to Lady Macbeth because he fears her reaction.

• Kill Duncan again because he feels remorse for his actions.

• Take charge of the daggers because he is afraid of being caught.

What characters seem to show leadership?

• Banquo and Macbeth

• Lady Macbeth

• Duncan

• Macduff

entreat

• to beg, implore, ask earnestly

• to refuse or deny

• to accept or agree

• to ignore or overlook

Describe Lady Macbeth's state of mind at the beginning of the scene.

• She is confident and unafraid of the consequences.

• She has a drink and claims to be bold, but is easily spooked by the sound of an owl.

• She is completely calm and composed, showing no signs of anxiety.

• She is excited and eager to proceed with their plans.

Macbeth's speech begins with, 'Had I but died before...' (lines 103-108) can mean different things to different characters. In what ways can this speech be understood?

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

• Macbeth feels proud of his actions and believes he has done the right thing.

• Macbeth is indifferent to the death of the king and does not care about the consequences.

• Macbeth wishes he could have killed more people before his own death.

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

• She is definitely pretending to be innocent to manipulate others.

• She may have truly fainted due to feeling overwhelmed at her role in the king's death.

• She is trying to distract everyone from Macbeth's actions.

• She is simply acting to gain sympathy from the guests.

How does Banquo respond to the news?

• Banquo expresses great excitement and surprise.

• Banquo's response is very understated; perhaps he is not totally surprised.

• Banquo is angry and confrontational about the news.

• Banquo dismisses the news as unimportant.

palpable

• capable of being touched or felt

• difficult to understand

• easily forgotten

• not noticeable

Whom does Lennox suspect for the murder of Duncan? Why?

• Duncan's guards, because they had the daggers and were covered with blood.

• Macbeth, due to his ambition and desire for power.

• Lady Macbeth, as she was the one who encouraged the murder.

• The witches, because they foretold Macbeth's rise to power.