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What does Macbeth see floating before him before he kills Duncan?
A sword on the wall
A dagger
A ghost
A crown
What signal does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth that the guards are asleep?
A candle in the window
A ringing bell
A scream
A knock on the door
Who kills King Duncan?
Macbeth
Malcolm
Macduff
Banquo
What word can Macbeth not say after killing Duncan?
“King”
“Blood”
“Sleep”
“Amen”
Why can’t Lady Macbeth kill Duncan herself?
She thinks it’s wrong
She is afraid of being caught
He reminds her of her father
She wants Macbeth to prove himself
What does Macbeth forget to do after killing Duncan?
Wash the blood off
Blow out the candles
Lock the door
Leave the daggers with the guards
Who discovers Duncan’s body?
Banquo
Malcolm
Macduff
Lennox
What strange events happen the night of Duncan’s murder?
It rains heavily
The wind stops blowing
The moon turns red
Horses eat each other
Who kills the guards after Duncan’s death?
Macduff
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
Malcolm
What do Malcolm and Donalbain decide to do after their father’s murder?
Ask Banquo for help
Hide in the castle
Flee Scotland
Confront Macbeth
Why do Malcolm and Donalbain flee?
They are sent away
They want revenge
They fear being murdered next
They feel guilty
What is Lady Macbeth’s reaction when Macbeth tells her he killed Duncan?
She is angry
She is pleased but practical
She is indifferent
She is horrified
What theme is strongly shown in Act 2?
Fate and free will
Love and betrayal
Loyalty and honour
Guilt and conscience
What symbol represents Macbeth’s guilt after the murder?
Blood
The crown
The dagger
The bell
What sound repeatedly disturbs the characters after the murder?
Knocking
Music
Laughter
Crying
Who says, “Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood clean from my hand?”
Macduff
Lady Macbeth
Macbeth
Banquo
