Macbeth Act 4

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Macbeth 

Act 4

How many apparitions do the witches show Macbeth?

1. 4
2. 5
3. 6
4. 7

Which of these was not one of the apparitions in Act 4?

1. a crowned child
2. a bloody child
3. a floating head
4. a crying child

What does Macbeth do when he hears Macduff has fled to England?

1. Rushes to England to kill Macduff
2. Asks for Malcolm's help in killing Macduff
3. Orders the death of Macduff's wife and children
4. Singlehandedly kills Macduff's wife and children

What are Macduff's wife and son arguing about?

1. Whether they should join Macduff in England
2. Whether Macduff has betrayed them or not
3. Whether or not to kill Macbeth
4. The son's bedtime

What does Malcom say to test Macduff's loyalty to Scotland?

1. He claims to have joined forces with Macbeth
2. He claims to be more ambitious, greedy and bloodthirsty than Macbeth
3. He hands Macduff a knife and says "kill me if you want to be king yourself"
4. He criticizes Scotland and praises England

What does Macduff plan after learning about his family's death?

1. Revenge on Malcolm
2. Suicide
3. Revenge on Macbeth
4. Surrender to Macbeth

The apparitions basically tell the following info:
1. Beware of Macduff
2. No man of woman born can hurt you
3. You will be safe until the (far away) forest moves to your castle
What do you think this means? What does Macbeth think it means?

In act 3, Malcolm is very suspicious of Macduff and does not readily believe him. What is he afraid of? Do you think he's right to be afraid? Explain!

Lady Macbeth now seems a minor player and Macbeth is ordering murders without her consent or knowledge. What does this tell you about Macbeth's character development? Explain in full sentences!

Who will be on the throne of Scotland at the end of this book? What do you expect?

1. Macduff
2. Banquo
3. Malcolm
4. Macbeth

Why do you expect that? Explain!

What do you think will be the final destiny of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth? Explain!