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WorksheetsMACBETH-ACT TWO QUIZ
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 16mins
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1.
In the beginning of act 2, Banquo tells Fleance--
A heavy summons lies like lead upon me, And yet I would not sleep. Merciful powers,Restrain in me the cursèd thoughts that nature Gives way to in repose.
What is he expressing?
A heavy summons lies like lead upon me, And yet I would not sleep. Merciful powers,Restrain in me the cursèd thoughts that nature Gives way to in repose.
What is he expressing?
a)
He can feel the curse of the witches taking hold of him
b)
He is exhausted, yet dark thoughts are keeping him awake
c)
He can't sleep because he is worried about how Macbeth will become king
d)
He is put under a spell that is preventing rest
2.
In scene 1, Macbeth is clearly lying to Banquo when he says that he
a)
wants Banquo's support
b)
never thinks about the witches
c)
dreams about the witches
d)
is unprepared to entertain Duncan
3.
What is the signal Lady Macbeth is to give Macbeth to let him know that she has taken care of the guards?
a)
She will ring a bell
b)
She will send a servant to say she is ill and wants to see him
c)
She will light three candles in her bedroom window
d)
She will stand at the window and whistle like a bird
4.
As Lady Macbeth awaits Macbeth at the beginning of scene 2, she is feeling
a)
Convinced of failure
b)
Ambitious
c)
Jumpy
d)
Uncertain
5.
According to Lady Macbeth, she didn't kill Duncan herself because
a)
She wanted Macbeth to feel in control
b)
She is not physically strong enough to overtake Duncan
c)
Duncan reminded her of her sleeping father
d)
She saw in a dream that Macbeth was fated to murder him
6.
In reference Lady Macbeth's reason for not murdering Duncan, what does this reveal about her character
a)
She respects Macbeth
b)
She may lack the confidence she conveys to Macbeth
c)
She is ruthless
d)
She believes in the prophesies made by the witchesb
7.
The voice that calls out "Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep" symbolizes
a)
Macbeth's guilt and the consequences for his actions
b)
Macbeth's decision to murder Duncan in his sleep
c)
The fact that Duncan will never wake up from his "sleep"
d)
His paranoia that someone witnessed the murder
8.
Why wont Macbeth return the daggers to the servants?
a)
He is exhausted from the deed
b)
He is afraid that someone will hear him
c)
he cannot bear to look again at what he has done
d)
He can't bear the idea of committing another evil act
9.
Which statement best characterizes the reactions of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth right after Duncan's murder?
a)
Both are too horrified to behave logically
b)
They're primarily concerned with practical matters
c)
Lady Macbeth is too excited to act, but Macbeth is concerned with practical matters
d)
Macbeth is too excited to act, but Lady Macbeth is concerned with practical matters
10.
Who is the first person to discover Duncan's body?
a)
Banquo
b)
Macduff
c)
Ross
d)
The Porter
11.
The porter at Macbeth’s castle is depicted as
a)
an upright gentleman
b)
a scheming murderer
c)
a drunken joker
d)
a cowardly traitor
12.
Macduff says, "Approach the chamber, and destroy your sight With a new Gorgon" to express.
a)
His rage
b)
His horror
c)
His grief
d)
His ambition
13.
Shakespeare mentions a "New Gorgan", which references Medusa from Greek mythology. What literary technique is the author employing?
a)
Personification
b)
Alliteration
c)
Allusion
d)
Foreshadowing
14.
What excuse did Macbeth give for killing the guards (grooms)? What is his real reason?
a)
He was drunk and didn’t realize what he had done. He didn’t want anyone to suspect Lady Macbeth
b)
He did it out of love for Duncan and rage against the guard, but he actually wanted to be rid of any possible witnesses
c)
They were attacking him, and he did it in self defense. He wanted it to look like a plot to murder him, too
d)
The witches predicted it, and he could not help himself. He was afraid they would not be loyal to him once he became king
15.
Which unnatural event (occurring after the murder) foreshadows a coming conflict among the people of Scotland?
a)
The Falcon and the Owl
b)
The Darkness
c)
The chill in the Castle
d)
Duncan's horses
16.
Macbeth's evil side is associated with
a)
Royalty
b)
The Color Blue
c)
Night & Darkness
d)
Daggers
17.
In reference to the previous question, Shakespeare uses the imagery to continually convey Macbeth's evil side. The author is employing which literary device?
a)
Personification
b)
Allusion
c)
Motif
d)
Foreshadowing
18.
When Malcolm and Donalbain disappear from Inverness, people assume that they
a)
Have been murdered
b)
Are attempting to avoid danger
c)
Were involved in Duncan's death
d)
Are spreading news of upcoming war throughout Europe
19.
In reference to the previous question, Banquo, the Old Man and Macduff discuss that Malcolm and Donalbain may have
a)
Been the ones to frame the guards
b)
Bribed the guards to commit the murder
c)
Ran away to avoid the pressure of the crown
d)
Hated their father
20.
In Act 2, Scene 4, Macduff subtly emphasizes his opposition to Macbeth by
a)
Preparing to flee Scotland
b)
Publicly swearing allegiance to Malcolm
c)
Attempting to rally the thanes against Macbeth
d)
Refusing to go see Macbeth crowned
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