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Macbeth Act 2 Scene 2 Quiz
Macbeth Act 2 Scene 2 Quiz
How does the scene end
Macduff enters to arrest Macbeth
The guards awaken and scream
Banquo discovers the body
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth leave to wash their hands
None
What does Macbeth say could never cleanse his hands
The rain of heaven
All great Neptune’s ocean
A thousand tears
The River Forth
None
What theme is reinforced through the blood imagery in this scene
Power and ambition
Fate and prophecy
Deception and loyalty
Guilt and conscience
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What does Lady Macbeth say about the guards’ daggers
She gave them to Banquo
She left them with Duncan
She hid them in her room
She laid them ready for Macbeth
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What does Lady Macbeth tell Macbeth to do with his bloody hands
Wash them
Cut them off
Show them to the guards
Hide them
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Why can’t Macbeth say “Amen”
He fears being overheard
He feels too guilty
He has forgotten the word
He thinks Duncan cursed him
None
What does Lady Macbeth do with the daggers
Gives them to Banquo
Throws them into the fire
Returns them to the guards’ chamber
Hides them in the courtyard
None
What noise does Lady Macbeth hear that startles her
A trumpet blast
An owl shrieking
Banquo’s voice
A knocking at the gate
None
What mistake does Macbeth make after killing Duncan
He brings the daggers back with him
He confesses to Lady Macbeth
He wakes the guards
He leaves the door open
None
What sound terrifies Macbeth after the murder
Duncan’s scream
Banquo’s footsteps
Voices crying “Sleep no more”
A thunderclap
None
What does Lady Macbeth say will wash away their guilt
A confession
A little water
A prayer
A storm
None
Where does Act 2 Scene 2 take place
At Forres Palace
In the witches’ cavern
Outside Duncan’s tent
Inside Macbeth’s castle at Inverness
None
What does Macbeth say his hands are doing to his eyes
Plucking out their sight
Blinding him with guilt
Mocking his weakness
Washing away his sins
None
What does Lady Macbeth call Macbeth when he refuses to return the daggers
Infirm of purpose
Brave and noble
Lost in thought
Mad with fear
None
How does Macbeth react to the knocking
He panics and wishes the knocking would stop
He welcomes it as a sign of success
He hides the daggers again
He prepares to flee the castle
None
What does Lady Macbeth urge Macbeth to do after returning the daggers
Hide in the forest
Flee immediately
Tell Banquo the truth
Put on his nightgown and act innocent
None
What sound dominates the end of the scene
A storm outside
Continuous knocking
Duncan’s groan
The witches’ chant
None
Who enters immediately after Lady Macbeth speaks of hearing noises
Ross
Banquo
Duncan
Macbeth
None
What does the reference to “Neptune’s ocean” symbolize
Overwhelming guilt
Victory in battle
Ambition and courage
Hope for forgiveness
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What is Lady Macbeth’s emotional state compared to Macbeth’s
Terrified and regretful
Calm and controlled
Silent and withdrawn
Confused and uncertain
None
What does the knocking at the gate foreshadow
Macduff’s arrival
Malcolm’s escape
Duncan’s burial
Banquo’s death
None
What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says “These deeds must not be thought after these ways”
They should confess quickly
They should blame Banquo
They should flee at once
They must not dwell on their guilt
None
What do the voices Macbeth hears say
The witches have returned
Macbeth does murder sleep
Banquo will seek revenge
Duncan has risen from death
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Why does Lady Macbeth say she could not kill Duncan herself
She was too afraid
She wanted Macbeth to do it
He resembled her father as he slept
She pitied him
None
What does Macbeth say he has done
Seen a ghost
Murdered Duncan
Confessed his plan
Spoken to Banquo
None
What has Lady Macbeth done before the scene begins
Warned Macbeth to stop
Drugged Duncan’s guards
Killed Duncan herself
Fled the castle
None
Who is the first character to appear in this scene
Banquo
Macduff
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
None
What sound interrupts their conversation after the murder
Knocking at the south gate
A witch’s chant
A wolf’s howl
A trumpet announcing the king
None
What does Lady Macbeth smear on the guards
Duncan’s blood
Ash
Wine
Oil
None
What word does Macbeth say he could not pronounce after the murder
Faith
Amen
Mercy
Peace
None
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