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MACBETH ACT 4

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 3hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

2.
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
3.
Who comes to visit the witches at the beginning of the act?
a)
Macbeth
b)
Macduff
c)
Ross
d)
Lady Macbeth
4.
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
5.
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
6.
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.
7.
In Act 4 Scene 2, murderers enter the home of _________ and kill everyone there.
a)
Macduff
b)
Malcolm
c)
Lennox
d)
Ross
8.
According to the Lord, where is Macduff?
a)
England 
b)
Ireland
c)
Russia
d)
America
9.
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?
10.
What do the 8 kings represent?
a)
Macbeth's sons
b)
Banquo's sons
c)
Macduff's sons
d)
Duncan's sons
11.
What does Lady Macduff tell her son about Macduff?
a)
he is dead
b)
he will be home soon
c)
he loves him
d)
he is in the hospital
12.
What is NOT one of the three warnings that the witches gave Macbeth in this scene?
a)
No man born of a woman can hurt Macbeth
b)
Macbeth shall never have children
c)
Beware the Thane of Fife (Macduff)
d)
Macbeth will not be defeated until the woods move to Dunsinane Hill
13.
Macbeth orders the deaths of Macduff's family and servants because:
a)
he wanted to punish Macduff for betraying him and joining with Malcolm
b)
Lady Macduff had had an affair with Banquo and might be pregnant with an heir
c)
he was afraid they would lead the rebellion to overthrow him
d)
Lady Macbeth was jealous of Lady Macduff
14.
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
15.
After seeing the first three apparitions, Macbeth feels
a)
mad
b)
invincible
c)
happy
d)
suprised
16.
The actual murder of Lady Macduff and her children is committed by:
a)
Macbeth himself
b)
Ross's servant
c)
Macbeth's hired assassins
17.
Why did Macbeth visit the witches at the beginning of Act 4?
a)
he wanted to know the future and who might threaten his throne
b)
he wanted to kill them for making him miserable
c)
he wanted to reward them for giving him the crown
d)
he was afraid of them and needed to confront his fears
18.
 "No boasting like a fool, this deed I'll do before this purpose cool" is one of Macbeth's last lines in this passage.  
What does this line mean?
a)
I will do this deed before Lady Macbeth convinces me to relax and cool my anger
b)
Instead of boasting, I will do the deed before I lose my determination.
c)
I won't boast foolishly but will act with coolness and purpose. No more wavering
19.
How does Lady Macduff feel about her husband's departure for England?
a)
She is upset that he has abandoned their family and his castle
b)
She prays that he is able to overthrow Macbeth
c)
She is relieved, as she is conducting an affair with Macbeth
d)
She is overjoyed, as she will inherit all the lands and the castle
20.
What is the main purpose of Act IV?
a)
To foreshadow the rise of Banquo's son, Fleance
b)
To foreshadow Malcolm's future
c)
To foreshadow the death of Macduff's family
d)
To foreshadow the fall of Macbeth
21.
Why is Lady Macduff angry with her husband?
a)
His travel with the children has worried her.
b)
His leaving throws suspicion on his loyalty
c)
His behavior as a traitor means he must leave.
d)
His absence is causing his children to worry.
22.
Why does Malcolm misrepresent himself to Macduff and pretend that he's lustful, greedy, and terrorizing?
a)
Malcolm thought Macduff was responsible for Duncan's murder
b)
Malcolm wanted to punish Macduff for not arriving in time to save his father
c)
Malcolm did not want to return to Scotland
d)
Malcolm wanted to be sure Macduff wasn't tricking him to betray him to Macbeth
23.
How do Macduff and Malcolm plan to overthrow Macbeth?
a)
They will send an assassin to poison Macbeth
b)
They will persuade the noblemen of Scotland to stop paying taxes
c)
They will break into his castle together and kill him
d)
They will join forces with England and defeat Macbeth's army
24.
How does Macduff react to the murder of his family?
a)
He takes it stoically, showing almost no emotion at all.
b)
He thinks it's a trick and suspects Ross's loyalty for telling lies
c)
He's distraught and extremely saddened at the news
d)
He goes insane
25.
Malcolm test Macduff, by telling him lies.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
 Who said: "Macbeth will never be defeated until Birnam Wood marches to fight you at Dunsinane Hill."
a)
Witches
b)
Apparition 
c)
Macduff
d)
Macbeth
27.

Which quote foreshadows that Macbeth is about to enter the scene?

a)

“By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes” (Shakespeare 124 ).

b)

"Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble" (Shakespeare 122).

c)

"Seek to know no more" (Shakespeare 130).

d)

"Show him and make him grieve. You come like shadows -- like shadows leave!" (Shakespeare 131).

28.
What does Macduff swear to do when he hears that his family is dead?
a)
return to Scotland to bury them
b)
restore Malcolm to the throne
c)
fight Macbeth and kill him
d)
have Macbeth tried for their murders
29.

What unique power does Kind Edward have?

a)

He can cure the sick and see the future.

b)

He can hear the witches' prophecies when they speak to Macbeth.

c)

He can turn back time to stop the killing of King Duncan.

d)

He is actually Hecate and can control the witches.

30.

Who will lead the attack against Macbeth?

a)

Banquo

b)

Macduff

c)

Siward

d)

Malcolm

31.

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.

32.

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.

33.

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

a)

Ross

b)

Malcolm

c)

Siward

d)

King Edward

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