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Macbeth Act 4 Scene 3 Quiz
Macbeth Act 4 Scene 3 Quiz
What does the word “tyranny” refer to in this scene
Malcolm’s deception of Macduff
The witches’ manipulation
Macbeth’s corrupt rule over Scotland
Ross’s betrayal of Macduff
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What literary device dominates Malcolm’s testing of Macduff
Dramatic irony
Personification
Foreshadowing
Hyperbole
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What tone dominates the final lines of the scene
Determined and vengeful
Calm and reflective
Hopeless and fearful
Joyful and triumphant
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What vices does Malcolm claim to have
Cruelty and deceit
Cowardice and laziness
Madness and pride
Lust and greed
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What news does Ross bring from Scotland
Lady Macbeth has confessed her crimes
Banquo has returned from hiding
Fleance has been crowned king
Macduff’s family has been murdered
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What theme is emphasized in this scene
True kingship and moral virtue
The madness of ambition
The downfall of tyranny
The deceit of witches
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What plan do Malcolm and Macduff agree upon
To poison Lady Macbeth
To wait until Fleance returns
To march to Scotland and overthrow Macbeth
To seek help from King James
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What does Malcolm urge Macduff to do after hearing the news
Turn his grief to anger and seek revenge
Pray for forgiveness
Return peacefully to Scotland
Forget his sorrow and rebuild
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What is King Edward’s “healing touch” described as
The strength to defeat Macbeth
The power to cure scrofula
The ability to see the future
The gift of prophecy
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What emotion does Malcolm show after testing Macduff
Fear and hesitation
Jealousy and pride
Anger and disappointment
Admiration and trust
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What does Malcolm pretend to test Macduff’s loyalty
That he has already taken the throne
That he would be an even worse king than Macbeth
That he plans to ally with Macbeth
That he wishes to flee England
None
Where does Act 4 Scene 3 take place
At Dunsinane
At Inverness
In England
In Scotland
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What saintly king is said to help heal the sick
King James
King Edward the Confessor
King Siward
King Duncan
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What does Malcolm call Macbeth
A brave soldier fallen from grace
A tyrant worse than any devil in hell
A fool enslaved by witches
A prophet of chaos
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Who is mentioned as supporting Malcolm’s cause
Ross of Fife
Siward, the Earl of Northumberland
Fleance, Banquo’s son
Lennox, the Thane of Angus
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Why has Macduff come to England
To beg forgiveness from King Edward
To escape from Scotland permanently
To persuade Malcolm to return and fight Macbeth
To seek refuge from Macbeth
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What convinces Malcolm that Macduff is loyal
Malcolm’s spies’ report
Ross’s testimony
King Edward’s word
Macduff’s grief for Scotland
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What does Macduff mean when he says “He has no children”
The witches have cursed Macbeth
Malcolm will never rule Scotland
Ross has betrayed his family
Macbeth cannot understand his pain
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How does Malcolm initially react to Macduff’s arrival
With anger and resentment
With suspicion and caution
With confusion and fear
With joy and relief
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How does Macduff react to Ross’s news
He decides to flee to France
He is devastated and vows revenge
He blames Malcolm
He refuses to believe it
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Who joins the scene after Malcolm reveals his true intentions
Siward
Ross
Lennox
Macbeth
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What does Malcolm promise at the end of the scene
To march on Scotland with English aid
To flee before Macbeth’s army arrives
To rebuild Duncan’s castle
To kill Fleance
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Which two characters appear first in this scene
Banquo and Fleance
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
Ross and Lennox
Malcolm and Macduff
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How does Malcolm describe himself in his false confession
Lustful, greedy, and unfit to govern
Timid, weak, and forgetful
Powerful, wise, and patient
Kind, noble, and forgiving
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How does Macduff respond to Malcolm’s false confession
He decides to return to Macbeth
He despairs for Scotland’s future
He swears allegiance to Malcolm
He rejoices at Malcolm’s honesty
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What does Macduff say makes a man
Feeling grief and acting upon it
Seeking forgiveness before war
Never showing emotion
Obeying any ruler
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What motivates Macduff’s final vow
Desire to end his exile
Loyalty to Lady Macbeth
Revenge for his murdered wife and children
Ambition to seize the crown
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What does Macduff cry out in anguish
“Out, out, brief candle!”
“O, I could play the woman with mine eyes!”
“Is this a dagger which I see before me?”
“Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow!”
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Why does Malcolm distrust Macduff at first
He fears Macduff may be working for Macbeth
He thinks Macduff is jealous of him
He believes Macduff betrayed Banquo
He suspects Macduff is bewitched
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What major contrast does this scene establish
Wealth versus poverty
Ambition versus love
Deceit versus honesty in marriage
Tyranny versus legitimate kingship
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