Macbeth Act 2 Quiz Practice

In Act 2, scene 1, Macbeth is clearly lying to Banquo when he says that he

• never thinks about the witches

• wants Banquo's support

• was unprepared to entertain Duncan

• dreams about the witches

In Act 2, scene 1, Banquo indicates that his greatest priority is

• his allegiance to Macbeth

• his allegiance to Duncan

• his own priorities

• seeing the witches' prophecies come true

In Act 2, scene 1, Macbeth addresses his thoughts to the following:

• Duncan

• The Earth

• The Dagger

• God

Macbeth murders the king's servants so that they cannot

• protect Malcolm and Donalbain

• try to get away

• claim they were framed

• investigate the crime

What does Macbeth suggest was the reason he could not join in the prayer of Malcolm and Donalbain that he overheard?

• He was afraid of being heard.

• He was in a hurry to flee the scene of the crime.

• He felt lost in his faith.

• He was overcome with guilt and horror.

What do the knocking sounds at the gate symbolize in Act 2 Scene 3?

• Silence

• Celebration

• A welcoming gesture

• A sense of urgency and chaos

As Lady Macbeth awaits Macbeth at the beginning of scene 2, she is feeling...

• jumpy and anxious

• morally uncertain

• convinced of failure

• confident

What type of figurative language is the word "Knock?"

• Metaphor

• Onomatopoeia

• Simile

• Alliteration

Why has Shakespeare chosen to repeat “knock, knock, knock” throughout the Porter’s lines? How does this impact what he is saying?

• To represent the rhythm of Macbeth's guilty conscience as he grapples with his actions.

• To highlight the Porter's fear of the unknown and the supernatural.

• To emphasize the urgency and chaos of the situation at the castle gates.

• To symbolize the repetitive nature of life and death in Scotland.

Macbeth refuses to return to leave the daggers with the servants because he

• cannot bear to look again at what he has done

• is too exhausted and drained to move.

• cannot bear the idea of committing another sinful act.

• is afraid someone will see or hear him