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Macbeth Act 4

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The first apparition warns Macbeth that...
a)
to beware the Thane of Fife
b)
to beware Siward
c)
to beware Malcolm
d)
to beware Lady Macbeth
2.
The second apparition (a bloody child) tells Macbeth...
a)
None of woman born can harm him
b)
That he will die soon
c)
That he will become King of England
d)
That he will have children
3.
The third apparition (a crowned child holding a bough) tells Macbeth...
a)
He shall never be vanquished until Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane Hill come against him.
b)
He shall never be vanquished until the three witches call upon Hecate again.
c)
That he will defeat Siward's army
d)
That is a terrible king who resembles Satan.
4.
In Act 4 Scene 2, murderers enter the home of _________ and kill everyone there.
a)
Macduff
b)
Malcolm
c)
Lennox
d)
Ross
5.
Macbeth's order to kill Macduff's family is motivated by
a)
anger at Macduff
b)
superstition
c)
jealousy
d)
fear of the family's power
6.
After seeing the first three apparitions, Macbeth feels
a)
mad
b)
invincible
c)
happy
d)
suprised
7.

The 4th apparition doesn't speak. What does it show Macbeth?

a)

An armed head

b)

A bloody child

c)

A crowned child holding a tre

d)

A line of kings resembling Banquo

8.

Why is Lady MACDUFF upset when the reader first meets her?

a)

She is King Duncan's sister and misses him.

b)

Her husband left her and her child defenseless.

c)

Macduff was killed by Macbeth.

d)

She knows that Macbeth is going to attack her town of Fife.

9.

Why doesn't the slaughter of Macduff's family work as planned by Macbeth?

a)

Now Macduff is more motivated to get revenge on Macbeth.

b)

Macduff's son seeks revenge on Macbeth.

c)

The murderers were caught shortly after killing Macduff's family.

d)

Lady Macbeth is upset with Macbeth for having a child killed.

10.

Who says this quote? “Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble”

(Shakespeare 121).

a)

Macbeth

b)

King Edward

c)

The witches

d)

Hecate

11.

Malcolm gives Macduff a few reasons of why he would be a bad king. Which of the following is NOT one of those reasons?

a)

Malcolm would take advantage of all the women of the land.

b)

Malcolm would take everybody's money.

c)

He has no good qualities of a king like: justice, truth, moderation, stability, generosity, perseverance, mercy, humility, devotion, patience, courage, and bravery.

d)

Malcolm would allow the king of England to overthrow his (Malcolm's) rule.

12.

This character breaks the news to Macduff about his family being slaughtered.

a)

Ross

b)

Malcolm

c)

Siward

d)

King Edward

13.

Before the apparitions appear, Macbeth commands the witches to

a)

"Never leave me"

b)

"Answer me"

c)

"Do not betray me"

d)

"Watch over me"

14.

After the three apparitions appear, eight kings appear, the last with a glass (mirror) in his hand. Whose ghost follows?

a)

Duncan

b)

one of the guards

c)

Banquo

d)

Macduff's wife

15.

Macbeth hears all of the following warnings from the witches EXCEPT

a)

None of woman born / Shall harm Macbeth

b)

Beware Macduff

c)

Macbeth shall never vanquished be until / Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane hill / Shall come against him.

d)

Beware Malcolm

16.

Right after the witches vanish, Lennox arrives to announce WHAT information to Macbeth?

a)

That Lady Macbeth has confessed to the murder of Duncan.

b)

That Macduff has fled to England.

c)

That Ross murdered Lady Macduff.

d)

That Lady Macbeth has gone insane.

17.

In Act 4.Scene 3, we find ourselves in the palace of King Edward of England. What is Macduff doing here?

a)

To assemble troops to attack Macbeth.

b)

To align himself with Malcolm.

c)

To attend a royal jousting contest.

d)

To attend Lady Macbeth's baby shower.

18.
What are the witches doing at the beginning of ACT 4?
a)
Circling a cauldron  
b)
Hunting on the heath 
c)
Eating Chesnuts
d)
Visiting Hecate in Hell
19.
After the third apparition leaves, what was Macbeth want to know?
a)
How long will I live?
b)
Will Banquo's sons ever be king?
c)
Will Macduff kill me?
d)
Is Lady Macbeth cheating?
20.

How many apparitions/prophecies do the witches show Macbeth in this act?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4