Pop Quiz Macbeth Act 3 scenes 4-7

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Pop Quiz Macbeth Act 3 scenes 4-7

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“There the serpent lies; the worm that’s fled hath nature that in time will venom breed”. Who is Macbeth talking about and what does he mean?

What does the ghost of Banquo do when he appears and how does Macbeth react?

1. The ghost disappears and Macbeth laughs.
2. The ghost sits in Macbeth's seat and Macbeth reacts with fear.
3. The ghost dances and Macbeth is amused.
4. The ghost speaks to Macbeth and Macbeth reacts with anger.

How does Lady Macbeth try to save face when Macbeth starts raving against a ghost no one but him can see?

1. Lady Macbeth claims that it is a momentary fit.
2. Lady Macbeth blames the servants for Macbeth's behavior.
3. Lady Macbeth pretends to see the ghost too.
4. Lady Macbeth leaves the room in fear.

What motif recurs in Lady Macbeth’s lines to Macbeth in Act 3 scene 4 that we also saw in Act 1 scene 7 (when she tries to convince him to kill Duncan)?

1. The motif of praising Macbeth's bravery.
2. The motif of encouraging Macbeth's ambition.
3. The motif of questioning Macbeth's manhood.
4. The motif of doubting Macbeth's loyalty.

“I am in blood stepped in so far that I should wade no more, returning were as tedious as go over” Act 3 Scene 4.

What does Macbeth mean?

1. Macbeth means that he is covered in blood.
2. Macbeth means that he is tired of killing.
3. Macbeth means that he wants to go back home.
4. Macbeth means that he has committed so many murders that there is no turning back.

What is the purpose of Act 3 scene 6; what do we find out here?

1. We find out that Macbeth has become insane.
2. We find out that people suspect Malcolm and Donaldbain.
3. We find out that Macbeth is planning another murder.
4. We find out that Macduff and Malcolm have gone to England to convince the King to fight Macbeth.