Macbeth Act IV

What is the symbolic purpose of the witches' brew?

• to create evil

• to poison Macbeth

• to eliminate evil

• to give the witches more power over Macbeth

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Whom does the first Apparition tell Macbeth to beware?

• Banquo

• The Witches

• Lady Macbeth

• Macduff

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What does the second Apparition tell Macbeth?

• Someone born from a woman will harm him

• Banquo will harm him

• Fleance will harm him

• No one born from a woman will harm him

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The third Apparition states:

• You need to leave the area and forget about being king.

• You will never be defeated and rule your land for years.

• You will not be defeated until Birnam Wood marches to fight you at Dunsinane Hill.

• Fleance will become king and make sure you die for your crimes.

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Lady Macduff is angry at her husband for leaving and calls him a(n):

• idiot

• traitor

• horrible mate

• wretched mate

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What happens to Lady Macduff and her children?

• They are sent away to insure their safety.

• They leave Scotland because they are so angry at Macduff.

• They go to Macbeth and pledge their loyalty to him.

• They are killed by murderers hired by Macbeth.

Explain the trick that Malcolm plays on Macduff to test his loyalty.

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Macduff states, "Fit to be king? You're not even fit to live!" Who is he saying this to and why is he so upset with this person?

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What is ironic about Ross saying that Lady Macduff and the children were "...at peace when I left them."

• They are all dead.

• They all forgive Macduff.

• They are loyal to Macbeth as king.

• They are away and resting to escape the tension in Scotland.

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What is meant when Malcolm states to Macduff, "Let this anger sharpen your sword. Transform your grief into anger. Don't block the feelings in your heart, let them loose as rage."

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