Macbeth: Act 4

What does Malcolm tell Macduff about himself?

• He is brave and noble, fit to be king.

• He is lustful and greedy, and therefore not fit to be king.

• He is wise and just, ready to lead the people.

• He is cowardly and weak, unworthy of the throne.

Why does Malcolm test Macduff?

• To ensure Macduff is loyal to Scotland.

• To determine Macduff's military skills.

• To assess Macduff's wealth and status.

• To make sure Macduff is really a friend of Scotland.

What does the second ghost tell Macbeth?

• None of woman born can harm him.

• Beware the Thane of Fife.

• Macbeth shall never vanquished be.

• All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!

What is a 'tragic hero' in Macbeth?

• A character who is always victorious in battle.

• A character who makes a judgment error that inevitably leads to their own destruction.

• A character who is loved by all and never faces challenges.

• A character who possesses supernatural powers.

What does the third ghost tell Macbeth?

• He shall never be defeated until the sun rises in the west.

• He shall never be vanquished until Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane Hill come against him.

• He will be king until the end of time.

• He will fall when the rivers run dry.

How do we see loyalty in Act 4 of Macbeth?

• Loyalty is shown through Macbeth's unwavering support for Lady Macbeth.

• Loyalty is tested through Malcolm's examination of Macduff's intentions and commitment to Scotland.

• Loyalty is demonstrated by the witches' prophecies to Macbeth.

• Loyalty is evident in Banquo's ghost haunting Macbeth.

Where does Macduff go to find Malcolm?

• Scotland

• England

• Ireland

• Wales

What do the witches do in Macbeth?

• They represent fate and prophecy, influencing Macbeth's actions through their predictions.

• They serve as comic relief in the play, providing humor and light-hearted moments.

• They are merely background characters with no significant impact on the plot.

• They act as Macbeth's loyal advisors, guiding him in his decisions.

What do the warnings in Act 4 tell us about what will happen to Macbeth?

• The apparitions' prophecies foreshadow Macbeth's eventual downfall and the consequences of his tyranny.

• Macbeth will become king and rule peacefully for many years.

• The warnings suggest that Macbeth will be victorious in battle.

• Macbeth will be forgiven for his actions and live a long life.

Why does Macduff go to England?

• To seek revenge on Macbeth

• To restore order and seek justice for Scotland

• To gather an army for his own ambitions

• To escape from his responsibilities in Scotland