What if the land itself is in revolt against a king who wears his title like a giant’s robe on a dwarfish thief? This Macbeth Act 5 Scene 2 Quiz is about the Scottish lords assembling near Birnam Wood. Consider the medical and purgative imagery that pervades the scene.

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Macbeth Act 5 Scene 2 Quiz
- Where does Act 5 Scene 2 take place
- Which character is mentioned first in this scene
- Which army gathers to oppose Macbeth
- Who are the key Scottish nobles mentioned in this scene
- What are the nobles preparing for
- Where are Malcolm and the English forces approaching from
- How is Macbeth described by the nobles
- What emotion do the nobles express toward Macbeth
- What do the soldiers plan to use for camouflage later
- Who is said to be fortifying Dunsinane Castle
- What does Caithness say Macbeth “cannot buckle” to his cause
- What does Angus say Macbeth’s title hangs on him like
- What does this metaphor suggest about Macbeth
- What do the nobles believe Macbeth is suffering from
- What does Caithness call Macbeth’s defense
- Who leads the opposing army
- Where do the nobles plan to meet Malcolm’s forces
- What does Menteith say the soldiers will feel as they march
- What does Caithness describe as their purpose
- What theme is emphasized through the nobles’ discussion
- What does Angus say weighs heavily on Macbeth’s mind
- What imagery is used to describe Macbeth’s reign
- What does Caithness mean by “meet we the medicine of the sickly weal”
- What literary device dominates this scene
- What mood dominates the nobles’ conversation
- What do the nobles believe will end once Macbeth falls
- Who is described as moving “in his own command”
- What does Caithness say will accompany their cause
- What natural symbol hints at the coming battle
- What is the nobles’ final resolution in this scene
