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WorksheetsMacbeth Act II Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What sign convinces Macbeth that he must go through with killing the king?
He has a nightmare about the murder of King Duncan.
He sees a floating dagger before him.
One of the witches appears in his bedroom moments before Duncan's murder.
Unnatural things have been occurring.
Banquo states, "So I lose none
In seeking to augment is, but still keep
My bosom franchised and allegiance clear,
I shall be counseled."
Banquo means that he will do whatever Macbeth says as long as ---.
he can be his second in command once Macbeth is king
he can be clear about his intentions with King Duncan
his son can be king once Macbeth is gone
he can do it with a clear conscience
In Act 2, Scene 1, Macbeth tells Banquo that if he
cleaves with him, he will give him honor.
Based on the context of this text, what is the best definition of cleave?
to cut in half
to talk or converse
to be honest with
to stick with or be faithful to someone or something
What excuse does Lady Macbeth give for not killing the king?
She is the hostess and must keep the guests distracted.
She came up with the plan, so Macbeth must carry out the plan.
She claims that Duncan looks too much like her own father so she is unable to kill him.
King Duncan is her father, and she does not want to kill her own father.
Macbeth is troubled when he is unable to say, "Amen." Why is Macbeth unable to say this word?
He did not want to wake the guards from their sleep.
He had to leave the room quickly and did not have time to say, "Amen."
He does not wish to bless nor pray for the guards.
This is an indication of his separation from God.
Macbeth made a mistake after murdering the king? What was that mistake?
He wakes the guards as he leaves King Duncan's room.
He took the daggers with him after killing King Duncan.
He murdered King Duncan's servants.
He forgot to wash the blood off of his hands and left blood stains on his night clothes.
Lady Macbeth had blood on her hands, too. What did she say about the blood on her hands?
The blood on their hands should be worn as a badge of honor.
The stain on their hands would stain the seas.
She is not not concerned about the blood on her hands.
The blood on her hands will wash off easily.
What does Macbeth say about the blood on his hands?
The blood on his hands will redden the green seas.
The blood smells rotten on his hands.
Sleep will be extremely hard because of the amount of blood.
The blood will wash off easily and it really simple.
Act II, Scene ii ends with Macbeth stating, "Wake Duncan with thy knocking! I would thou couldst!"
This line expresses Macbeth's ---.
cruel strength
shortsightedness
inability to have any emotion about his crime
remorse over his crime
The entrance and dialogue of the porter (gatekeeper at Macbeth's castle) provide the audience with ---.
There is more than one answer.
humorous dialogue
comic relief
background information about Macbeth's castle, Inverness
the foreshadowing of murder
Macduff and Lennox arrive to wake King Duncan. Who discovers the death of King Duncan?
Macduff
Lennox
Macbeth
Banquo
The natural disturbances in the night mirror what event in the play?
The meeting of the witches in Act 1, scene i.
The argument between Lady Macbeth and Macbeth.
The witches meeting up with Macbeth and Banquo in Act I, scene iii.
The evil event taking place in the castle.
What did Macbeth say was his reason for killing Duncan's servants?
Macbeth claimed they were trying to kill him.
He claimed that Lady Macbeth made him do it.
Macbeth was terrified that the servants would tell on him.
He stated that he was so upset and could not control himself; His emotions overcame him.
Macduff states, " 'Tis not for you to hear what I can speak; The repetition in a woman's ear Would murder as it fell."
Macduff claims that the terrifying news isn't fit for Lady Macbeth's ears. It would kill her as soon as she heard it. Why is this ironic?
It is ironic because women are too gentle and weak to hear news about murder.
It is ironic because she has been an active participant in the murder of King Duncan.
It is ironic because she faints as soon as she hears the news of Duncan's death.
There is no irony in the statement.
In Act II, Scene iii, who is believed to be the murderers of King Duncan?
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
The servants
Macduff
Malcom and Donalbain flee the country. Why?
There is more than one answer.
They believe that they are in danger.
They believe that whoever was after their father is after them as well.
They are guilty of murdering their father.
Macbeth exiled them from Scotland once their father was murdered.
Malcolm and Donalbain flee to what two countries?
Scotland and England
Ireland and Scotland
Ireland and England
England and Germany
In the last scene of Act II, scene iv, we learn that people suspect who of the murder of King Duncan?
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
Banquo and Fleance
Macduff and Lennox
Malcolm and Donalbain
In Act II, Scene iv, some believe that Malcolm and Donalbain have ---.
There is more than one answer.
murdered their father
bribed the guards to kill their father
made themselves looks suspicious
done nothing wrong at all
Who will be crowned the new King of Scotland in Scone at the end of Act II?
Macduff
Malcolm
Macdonwald
Macbeth
