Macbeth Act II, scene iii

Which of the following does Lennox say were bad omens on page 123?

• "The obscure bird clamored all the livelong night"

• "Our chimneys were blown down"

• "Some say the earth was feverous and did shake"

• All of the above

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Why is it ironic when Macduff calls Lady Macbeth "Gentle lady" on page 125?

• She's just planned a murder and is not gentle.

• She's not of the gentry class.

• She's mean.

• None of the above

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Why does Macduff command that the bell be rung when the king died? P. 125

• To celebrate the death of the king

• He was excited

• This was a common method to alert others of a tragedy

• All of the above

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How does Lady Macbeth act when she is told the king is dead? P. 127

• Angry

• Depressed

• Shocked

• Happy

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What does Macbeth mean when he says, "Had I but died an hour before this chance, I had lived a blessed time." P. 127

• He wishes he were dead.

• If he were dead an hour ago, he would have had a blessed life.

• Whoever killed the king an hour ago will have a blessed time.

• The king died an hour ago; he lived a blessed life.

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Who do people suspect killed the king? P. 129

• The guards

• Macbeth

• Malcolm

• Banquo

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What does Macbeth do when he sees the dead king? P. 129

• Scream or cry with "sadness."

• Try to figure out who did it

• Admit guilt

• Kill the guards

What is the real reason Macbeth kills the guards?

• He's overcome with love for the king and anger.

• Lady Macbeth told him to.

• He thinks it will minimize the chances of getting caught.

• None of the above

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Why does Lady Macbeth faint on page 129?

• She hears the gory details of the murders.

• Macbeth has gone rogue killing people.

• Her corset is too tight.

• She realizes that they have made a terrible mistake in killing the king.

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Why are Malcolm and Donalbain leaving? P. 131

• They are worried they will be murdered next.

• They think they will be blamed for their father's death.

• They are chasing the suspected murderer.

• All of the above.

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