MacbethMacbeth

Act IIAct II

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Who is Macduff?Who is Macduff?

A.A. Thane of IrelandThane of Ireland

B.B. King of EnglandKing of England

C.C. Thane of SconeThane of Scone

D.D. Thane of FifeThane of Fife

D. Thane of FifeD. Thane of Fife

In drama, lines spoken by a character in In drama, lines spoken by a character in an undertone or directly to the audience. an undertone or directly to the audience. Supposed to be heard by the audience, Supposed to be heard by the audience,

but not by other characters onstage.but not by other characters onstage.

A.A. AtmosphereAtmosphere

B.B. MonologueMonologue

C.C. AsideAside

D.D. SoliloquySoliloquy

B. AsideB. Aside

Why could Lady Macbeth not Why could Lady Macbeth not bring herself to murder Duncan?bring herself to murder Duncan?

A.A. As he was asleep, he reminded her of As he was asleep, he reminded her of Macbeth Macbeth

B.B. He reminded her of the child she and He reminded her of the child she and Macbeth lost years agoMacbeth lost years ago

C.C. He resembled her father as he was He resembled her father as he was sleepingsleeping

D.D. She changed her mindShe changed her mind

C. He resembled her father as he was C. He resembled her father as he was sleepingsleeping

After the murder of Duncan, to After the murder of Duncan, to what is the knocking compared?what is the knocking compared?

A.A. GuiltGuilt

B.B. Macbeth’s heartMacbeth’s heart

C.C. SleepSleep

D.D. The gates of HellThe gates of Hell

D. The gates of HellD. The gates of Hell

Immediately following the Immediately following the murder of Duncan, how does murder of Duncan, how does

Macbeth feel?Macbeth feel?A.A. EmotionlessEmotionless

B.B. UnashamedUnashamed

C.C. GuiltyGuilty

D.D. None of the aboveNone of the above

C. GuiltyC. Guilty

How does the time of day in Act How does the time of day in Act II, scene I reflect events to II, scene I reflect events to

come?come?A.A. It is close to noon, which indicates from It is close to noon, which indicates from

here until the play’s end there will be here until the play’s end there will be smooth sailingsmooth sailing

B.B. The time of day is close to midnight, The time of day is close to midnight, which is reflective of the evil to comewhich is reflective of the evil to come

C.C. It is close to dusk, which reflects “things It is close to dusk, which reflects “things quieting down” or the falling action quieting down” or the falling action

D.D. It is morning, which is reflective of a new, It is morning, which is reflective of a new, fresh startfresh start

B. The time of day is close to midnight, B. The time of day is close to midnight, which is reflective of the evil to comewhich is reflective of the evil to come

Who is suspicious of Macbeth for Who is suspicious of Macbeth for the murder of Duncan in Act II, the murder of Duncan in Act II,

scene iv?scene iv?A.A. FleanceFleance

B.B. MacduffMacduff

C.C. LennoxLennox

D.D. DonalbainDonalbain

B. MacduffB. Macduff

Macduff states he will not attend Macduff states he will not attend Macbeth’s coronation. What Macbeth’s coronation. What

does this indicate?does this indicate?A.A. It indicates he is selfish and does not want It indicates he is selfish and does not want

to see Macbeth rise to the throneto see Macbeth rise to the throneB.B. It indicates Macduff would rather go to It indicates Macduff would rather go to

Duncan’s funeralDuncan’s funeralC.C. It indicates Macduff is not a supporter of It indicates Macduff is not a supporter of

Macbeth and may be weary of him alreadyMacbeth and may be weary of him alreadyD.D. Macduff would rather be defending his Macduff would rather be defending his

country in battlecountry in battle

C. It indicates Macduff is not a supporter of C. It indicates Macduff is not a supporter of Macbeth and may be weary of him alreadyMacbeth and may be weary of him already

To where did Duncan’s son, To where did Duncan’s son, Donalbain, flee?Donalbain, flee?

A.A. The AmericasThe Americas

B.B. SpainSpain

C.C. VeniceVenice

D.D. IrelandIreland

D. IrelandD. Ireland

In drama, an extended speech delivered In drama, an extended speech delivered by a character alone onstage. The by a character alone onstage. The

character reveals his or her innermost character reveals his or her innermost thoughts and feelings directly to the thoughts and feelings directly to the

audienceaudienceA.A. ScansionScansion

B.B. MonologueMonologue

C.C. SoliloquySoliloquy

D.D. DialogueDialogue

C. SoliloquyC. Soliloquy

What does Banquo reveal to What does Banquo reveal to Fleance in Act II, scene i? Fleance in Act II, scene i?

A.A. His wife’s death was propheciedHis wife’s death was prophecied

B.B. The witches’ propheciesThe witches’ prophecies

C.C. He admits he has not been sleeping He admits he has not been sleeping well and has been having nightmareswell and has been having nightmares

D.D. He is afraid of the darkness He is afraid of the darkness

C. He admits he has not been sleeping C. He admits he has not been sleeping well and has been having nightmareswell and has been having nightmares

The comic relief of Act II is:The comic relief of Act II is:

A.A. Lady MacbethLady Macbeth

B.B. FleanceFleance

C.C. The servantsThe servants

D.D. The PorterThe Porter

D. The PorterD. The Porter

After Duncan’s murder, why can After Duncan’s murder, why can Macbeth not recite the Lord’s Macbeth not recite the Lord’s

prayer?prayer?A.A. He feels unworthyHe feels unworthy

B.B. He cannot recite the Lord’s prayer He cannot recite the Lord’s prayer because he has just murdered Duncanbecause he has just murdered Duncan

C.C. Lady Macbeth advised him not toLady Macbeth advised him not to

D.D. Duncan was an atheistDuncan was an atheist

B. He cannot recite the Lord’s prayer B. He cannot recite the Lord’s prayer because he has just murdered Duncanbecause he has just murdered Duncan

Who is Fleance and why is he Who is Fleance and why is he significant?significant?

A.A. Macbeth’s son; as he may become a Macbeth’s son; as he may become a ThaneThane

B.B. Banquo’s son; as he may become Banquo’s son; as he may become KingKing

C.C. Lady Macbeth’s brother; he is a ThaneLady Macbeth’s brother; he is a Thane

D.D. None of the aboveNone of the above

B. Banquo’s son; he may become KingB. Banquo’s son; he may become King

How does Banquo feel about the How does Banquo feel about the witches’ prophecies in Act II?witches’ prophecies in Act II?

A.A. Banquo trusts the witches and finds the Banquo trusts the witches and finds the prophecies comfortingprophecies comforting

B.B. Banquo finds them to be annoyingBanquo finds them to be annoyingC.C. Banquo finds them to be intelligent and Banquo finds them to be intelligent and

finds them intriguingfinds them intriguingD.D. Banquo does not trust the witches and Banquo does not trust the witches and

feels uneasy about their prophecies feels uneasy about their prophecies because their first came true because their first came true immediatelyimmediately

D. Banquo does not trust the witches and D. Banquo does not trust the witches and feels uneasy about their propheciesfeels uneasy about their prophecies

Of what is the blood in Macbeth Of what is the blood in Macbeth symbolic?symbolic?

A.A. SadnessSadness

B.B. MurderMurder

C.C. GuiltGuilt

D.D. RuthlessnessRuthlessness

C. Guilt C. Guilt

Which lie does Macbeth tell Which lie does Macbeth tell Banquo in Act II, scene i?Banquo in Act II, scene i?

A.A. Macbeth tells Banquo he has not thought Macbeth tells Banquo he has not thought of the witches very muchof the witches very much

B.B. Macbeth tells Banquo Lady Macbeth has Macbeth tells Banquo Lady Macbeth has divorced himdivorced him

C.C. Macbeth tells Banquo Duncan Macbeth tells Banquo Duncan encountered the witches personallyencountered the witches personally

D.D. Macbeth tells Banquo the witches Macbeth tells Banquo the witches approached him againapproached him again

A. Macbeth tells Banquo he has not thought A. Macbeth tells Banquo he has not thought of the witches very muchof the witches very much

Duncan’s murder and the Duncan’s murder and the discovery of his body can best discovery of his body can best

be described as what part of the be described as what part of the play?play?

A.A. ExpositionExposition

B.B. ClimaxClimax

C.C. DenoumentDenoument

D.D. Rising ActionRising Action

D. Rising ActionD. Rising Action

What is Lady Macbeth’s attitude What is Lady Macbeth’s attitude toward the blood on both her toward the blood on both her

and her husband’s hands?and her husband’s hands?A.A. Lady Macbeth does not seem to careLady Macbeth does not seem to care

B.B. Lady Macbeth is disinterestedLady Macbeth is disinterested

C.C. Lady Macbeth is bothered by the bloodLady Macbeth is bothered by the blood

D.D. Lady Macbeth states “My hands are of your Lady Macbeth states “My hands are of your color, but I shame to wear a heart so white” color, but I shame to wear a heart so white” (line 63)(line 63)

D. Lady Macbeth states “MY hands are of your D. Lady Macbeth states “MY hands are of your color, but I shame to wear a heart so white”color, but I shame to wear a heart so white”

What was the two What was the two servants/grooms’ supposed servants/grooms’ supposed motive for killing Duncan?motive for killing Duncan?

A.A. Macbeth paid them to do kill DuncanMacbeth paid them to do kill Duncan

B.B. Bribed by Lady MacbethBribed by Lady Macbeth

C.C. They were bribed by Malcolm and Donalbain They were bribed by Malcolm and Donalbain

D.D. They killed Duncan because they wanted toThey killed Duncan because they wanted to

C. They were bribed by Malcolm and DonalbainC. They were bribed by Malcolm and Donalbain

While everybody else is While everybody else is lamenting the death of Duncan, lamenting the death of Duncan,

what does Macbeth admit to what does Macbeth admit to doing?doing?

A.A. Macbeth admits to killing DuncanMacbeth admits to killing Duncan

B.B. He admits to allowing Lady Macbeth He admits to allowing Lady Macbeth set everything up for the murderset everything up for the murder

C.C. He admits to nothingHe admits to nothing

D.D. Macbeth admits to killing the two Macbeth admits to killing the two guardsguards

D. Macbeth admits to killing the two D. Macbeth admits to killing the two guardsguards

A motif, or recurring idea/image A motif, or recurring idea/image in Act II/Macbeth is that of:in Act II/Macbeth is that of:

A.A. DeathDeath

B.B. SuspenseSuspense

C.C. BloodBlood

D.D. SnowSnow

C. BloodC. Blood

““The night has been unruly.The night has been unruly.Where we lay,Where we lay,our chimneys were blown down, and, as they say, our chimneys were blown down, and, as they say, prophesying with accents terrible of dire combustion prophesying with accents terrible of dire combustion and confused events and confused events new hatched to the woeful timenew hatched to the woeful timethe obscure bird clamored the livelong night. Some say the obscure bird clamored the livelong night. Some say the earth was feverous and did shake” the earth was feverous and did shake” indicates:indicates:

A.A. The world is going to end The world is going to end

B.B. Nature itself is distortedNature itself is distorted

C.C. Everybody is going madEverybody is going mad

D.D. There was a terrible storm the night beforeThere was a terrible storm the night before

B. Nature itself is distortedB. Nature itself is distorted

In Act II, what is the signal Lady In Act II, what is the signal Lady Macbeth will give Macbeth when Macbeth will give Macbeth when all is prepared for him to commit all is prepared for him to commit

the act?the act?A.A. She will yell she is readyShe will yell she is ready

B.B. She will wake him from his sleepShe will wake him from his sleep

C.C. She will screamShe will scream

D.D. She will ring a bellShe will ring a bell

D. She will ring a bellD. She will ring a bell

When murdering Duncan, what When murdering Duncan, what foolish thing does Macbeth do?foolish thing does Macbeth do?

A.A. Beseeches him for forgivenessBeseeches him for forgiveness

B.B. Asks Donalbain to act as if nothing Asks Donalbain to act as if nothing happenedhappened

C.C. Macbeth makes a noise during the murderMacbeth makes a noise during the murder

D.D. Macbeth changes his mind while murdering Macbeth changes his mind while murdering DuncanDuncan

C. Macbeth makes a noise during the murderC. Macbeth makes a noise during the murder

How does Lady Macbeth How does Lady Macbeth react when she “hears” about react when she “hears” about

Duncan’s murder?Duncan’s murder?A.A. She cacklesShe cackles

B.B. She criesShe cries

C.C. She pretends to faint so as to She pretends to faint so as to appear blamelessappear blameless

D.D. She has no reaction at allShe has no reaction at all

C. She pretends to faint so as to C. She pretends to faint so as to appear blamelessappear blameless

““These deeds must not be These deeds must not be though after all these ways; though after all these ways;

so it will make us mad” so it will make us mad” A.A.MacbethMacbeth

B.B.LennoxLennox

C.C.BanquoBanquo

D.D.Lady MacbethLady Macbeth

D. Lady MacbethD. Lady Macbeth