Macbeth Act 2 Quiz

Why was Banquo struggling to sleep?

• He was excited for Macbeth's promotion

• Nightmares about the witches

• He was excited about his promotion

• He wasn't tired

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What gift for Lady Macbeth did Duncan ask Banquo to pass on?

• A bejeweled dagger

• An expensive dress

• A Diamond

• A necklace

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How did Lady Macbeth incapacitate the guards?

• She drugged them

• She got them drunk

• She poisoned them

• She killed them

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What was the signal used by Lady Macbeth to let Macbeth know it was time to kill Duncan?

• A message from the servant

• She told him

• A Smoke Signal

• Ringing a bell

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What is Macbeth's reaction to killing Duncan?

• He was happy he would be the next king

• He was relieved it was finally done

• He immediately felt immense guilt

• He was proud he'd had the courage to do it

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Why is Lady Macbeth mad at her husband when he returns from killing Duncan?

• He killed the guards, which wasn't part of the plan

• He was being too emotional

• He forgot to leave the daggers with the guards

• He blamed her for having to kill his cousin

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What was Lady Macbeth's reason for not killing Duncan herself?

• She was secretly in love with him

• He reminded her too much of her father

• She was trying to frame Macbeth for all of it

• She was too scared

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Who is the Thane of Fife?

• Banquo

• Macbeth

• Donalbain

• Macduff

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Why do the Thanes think the guards killed Duncan?

• They assumed they were paid off

• They assumed they were assassins from Norway

• They didn't think that, they knew Macbeth was behind it

• Because they were mad he'd promoted Macbeth

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Where does Malcolm go to hide from the murderer?

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