Quiz Macbeth Act 2

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Quiz Macbeth Act 2

What eerie vision does Macbeth have before he kills Duncan?

1. A blood-covered specter
2. A floating dagger
3. A haunting voice
4. A ghostly figure

Why does Lady Macbeth say she didn’t kill the king herself?

1. Because she wanted Macbeth to gain power
2. Because he resembled her father
3. Because she was too weak to do it
4. Because she was afraid of getting caught

Why do Malcom and Donalbain run away from the court?

1. They fear for their own lives
2. They are guilty of the murder
3. They dislike the new king
4. They want to join a rebellion

How does Lady Macbeth publicly react to the news of the murder?

1. She denies any involvement
2. She laughs maniacally
3. She screams in horror
4. She faints

What has Macbeth done to the guards?

1. Macbeth has imprisoned them.
2. Macbeth has rewarded them.
3. Macbeth has promoted them.
4. Macbeth has killed them.

“Sleep no more, / Macbeth does murder sleep”. Explain this line.

1. Macbeth is a sleepwalking murderer
2. Macbeth plans to kill more people in their sleep
3. Macbeth will never sleep again
4. Macbeth will forever be haunted by guilt

What motif is used in the line 'a little water clears us of this deed'?

1. Fate
2. Betrayal
3. Ambition
4. Guilt

Of what motif is the line '’tis unnatural, even like the deed that’s done … Duncan’s horses … turned wild in nature, broke their stalls, flung out' an example?

1. Revenge
2. Deception
3. Power
4. Nature

Why has Macbeth gone to Scoen?

1. To escape from King Duncan
2. To seek revenge on Macduff
3. To be crowned king
4. To join the rebels

Why is it significant that Macduff isn't going there?

1. Macduff is afraid of the witches
2. Macduff is loyal to King Duncan
3. Macduff suspects Macbeth
4. Macduff is too busy with his own plans

What motif is used in the line 'the night has been unruly: where we lay, our chimneys were blown down and … lamentings heard i’th’air'?

1. Love
2. Rebirth
3. Justice
4. Disorder