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Act 1, scenes 1–4
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Act 2, scenes 1-2 Quiz
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Act 2, scenes 1-2 Quiz
1
of 5
Why is Banquo up late?
He had nightmares about the witches.
He stays up late to talk to Macbeth about the witches.
He senses something bad will happen to Duncan that night.
He was awakened by voices saying, "Macbeth murdered sleep."
2
of 5
What eerie vision does Macbeth have before he kills Duncan?
He sees a bloody ghost of Banquo.
He sees the witches flying through the night on broomsticks.
He sees a bloody dagger floating in front of him.
He sees Lady Macbeth hovering over him with a bloody dagger.
3
of 5
What does Macbeth hear a voice saying?
That he murdered sleep
That by a pricking of his thumbs "something wicked this way comes"
"Out, out, brief candle."
"Out, damned spot."
4
of 5
Why does Lady Macbeth say she didn't kill the king herself?
She abhors violence.
He looked like her father in his sleep.
She tried but he overpowered her.
She needed to see if Macbeth was man enough to do it.
5
of 5
How does Lady Macbeth feel about how Macbeth carried out the murder?
She is filled with pride over his deed.
She is revolted that someone she loves could commit cold-blooded murder.
She is indifferent.
She is ashamed by how scared he acts throughout the ordeal.
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