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Macbeth Act II

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 7hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What "sign" convinces Macbeth that he must go through with killing the king?
a)
One of the witches appears in his room.
b)
He has a nightmare about the murder.
c)
He sees a floating dagger  before him.
d)
The ghost of his father visits him.
2.
Why didn't Lady Macbeth just kill the king herself?
a)
He looked too much like her father.
b)
She changed her mind.
c)
Someone walked in on her about to kill him.
d)
She wanted Macbeth to do it by himself.
3.
What does Macbeth accidentally take with him after murdering the king?
a)
The dagger.
b)
The king's crown.
c)
A book
4.
Complete Macbeth's quotation: "I thought I heard a voice crying, 'Macbeth has murdered ____!'"
a)
truth
b)
Duncan
c)
honor
d)
sleep
5.
Name the speaker: "My hands are the same color as yours -- but I'd be ashamed to have a heart as white as yours!"
a)
An old man
b)
Lady Macbeth
c)
Banquo
d)
Macbeth
6.
What do Duncan's sons decide to do after their father's death?
a)
Declare Malcolm king.
b)
Find the person who murdered their father.
c)
Hold a trail.
d)
Run away from the scene of the crime.
7.
In Act II an animal noise is heard and frightens her. Which animal is this?
a)
horse
b)
owl
c)
wolf
8.
Where does Act 2 take place?
a)
Macbeth's castle
b)
Duncan's castle
c)
Ross's castel
9.
Why does Lady Macbeth drug the servants in Scene 2?
a)
She wants to stop them from killing King Duncan.
b)
She wants them to sleep while they kill King Duncan.
c)
She does not want their help in killing King Duncan.
d)
She wants them dead so they will not tell what they saw.
10.
What does Macbeth mean when he says he will "sleep no more?"
a)
His conscience will never let him sleep.
b)
He must run away and always look out for people chasing him.
c)
He will soon die.
d)
He will have heavy responsibilities as king.
11.
What does Macbeth mean when he says the blood on his hands will redden all the seas?
a)
People will see the blood on his hands and know he is the killer.
b)
He can never get over his guilt about killing Duncan.
c)
He is afraid to wash the blood from his hands.
d)
He is not the only one who wanted Duncan dead.
12.
What happens to the two servants who were supposed to be standing guard over the king?
a)
They are thrown in jail.
b)
They are executed after being found guilty in a trial.
c)
Macbeth kills them.
d)
Banquo kills them.
13.
Why do Ross and Macduff think King Duncan's sons have killed their father?
a)
The sons were jealous of how their father honored Macbeth and Banquo.
b)
Both sons have run away, which makes them look guilty.
c)
The sons have not wanted Macbeth to become king.
d)
The sons were jealous of King Duncan's victory in the war with Norway.
14.
What is the biggest difference between Macbeth and Banquo (his friend)?
a)
Macbeth is nobility, and Banquo is just a humble peasant.
b)
Banquo loves Macbeth, but Macbeth doesn't love him back.
c)
Macbeth seeks the strength to commit murder, while Banquo prays for strength to resist temptation.
d)
Macbeth's children are gone, but Banquo has many sons and daughters.
15.
The witches do not appear during the entirety of Act II. Which of the following would be the MOST reasonable conclusion to draw from this fact?
a)
The witches may have tempted Macbeth, but the decision to kill Duncan is ultimately his own.
b)
The witches have already forgotten about Macbeth.
c)
The witches were busy talking with Banquo.
d)
The witches can control Macbeth and his wife from a distance through witchcraft.
16.

Act II takes place

a)

in Duncan's castle

b)

in Macbeth's castle

c)

on a battlefield

d)

in the witches' shack

17.

Lady Macbeth places the grooms’ daggers beside them and smears the grooms with blood because...

a)

she has just killed them

b)

Macbeth is too injured to do it himself

c)

she wants Malcolm to be blamed for their deaths

d)

Macbeth refuses to go back and do it

18.

"Will all great Neptune's oceans, wash this deed from my hands." --Who said this?

a)

Macbeth

b)

Lady Macbeth

c)

The porter

d)

Macduff

19.

Who discovers Duncan's dead body?

a)

Macduff

b)

The Porter

c)

Malcolm

d)

Lennox

20.

What is Lady Macbeth's reaction to discovering the king had been murdered?

a)

She rings the alarm

b)

She "faints"

c)

She sobs

d)

She laughs

21.

The natural disturbances that continue all night symbolize

a)

the chaos of a terrible storm

b)

a coming war with a neighboring country

c)

the evil of Macbeth’s deeds

d)

the flight of the king’s sons

22.

In Scene i what lie does Macbeth tell Banquo?

a)

He has been asleep.

b)

He hasn't been thinking about the witches.

c)

He doesn't want to be king anymore.

d)

He hopes Banquo's prophecy comes true.

23.

Who is ringing the bell Macbeth hears?

a)

Banquo

b)

Macduff

c)

Lady Macbeth

d)

A Servant

24.

What purpose/role does the Porter play in Scene iii ?

a)

Foreshadowing

b)

Clarification

c)

Messenger

d)

Comic Relief

25.

Who is knocking at the gate? (Scene ii-iii)

a)

Banquo and Fleance

b)

Macduff and Lennox

c)

Malcolm and Donalbain

d)

Ross and an Old Man

26.

Why do Malcolm and Donalbain leave Macbeth's castle?

a)

They think they will be accused of Duncan's murder.

b)

They are afraid they will be the next victims.

c)

They need to tell their families the King has died.

d)

They must go to Scone where Malcolm will be crowned King.

27.

What three things do Ross and the Old Man discuss in Scene iv?

a)

The sky is so dark from clouds it looks like night.

b)

A falcon was caught and killed by an owl.

c)

Strong winds that sound like screams are blowing.

d)

The King's horses went wild and ate each other.

28.

According to Macduff, who are the prime suspects for King Duncan's murder?

a)

Malcolm and Donalbain

b)

Macbeth and Banquo

c)

Lennox and Fleance

d)

Macbeth and Lady Macbeth

29.

At the end of Act II, where is Macbeth headed and why?

a)

To Colmekill for Duncan's funeral

b)

To Fife to meet with Macduff

c)

To England to find Malcolm

d)

To Scone to be crowned King

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