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