Macbeth: Quiz Acts I, II, and III

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Quiz Acts I and II
Macbeth
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Directions

• Be sure to restate the question as part of your
  answer. Since some questions have more than one
  part, make sure you answer what is asked or only
  partial credit will be received. You must write
  in complete sentences.

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Act I Questions 1-3
(out of 5)

• What were the three prophesies the witches made?
  Be sure to specify what was said about whom.
• After Macbeth is named Thane of Cawdor, what
  insight does Banquo have regarding the witches
  prophesies that Macbeth does not consider?
• What inner conflict does Macbeth experience after
  Duncan names Malcolm to the his successor?

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Act I Questions 4 and 5
(out of 5)

• In his soliloquy, what worries does Macbeth have
  regarding his plot to kill the king?
• After insulting Macbeth for saying he cant go on
  with his promise to her about murdering the king,
  what extreme example does Lady Macbeth give
  regarding how loyal she is to husband?

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• What does the dagger that leads to King Duncans
  room symbolize for Macbeth, and what does it say
  about his nature?
• What is symbolic about Lady Macbeth washing her
  hands when she returns after planting the daggers
  in the hands of the kings servants?
• What happened to the servants who were in King
  Duncans room?

Act II Questions 1-2
(out of 5)
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• 4.What fears do Malcolm and Donalbain have
  because of their fathers death, why do they plan
  to split up, and where does each plan to go?
• 5.In scene four, the old man and Ross discuss
  three strange things that occurred the night
  Duncan was murdered. What were they, and how do
  they relate to events in the plot?

Act II Questions 4 and 5
(out of 5)
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End of Acts I and II Quiz