What does Macbeth want the doctor to do for his wife?

Give her a drug to make her forget about problems

What news does Ross bring to Macduff?

Lady Macduff and the children have been murdered

What is Macbeth's attitude towards the witches this time?

He is demanding, trying to take charge.

What trick does Malcolm use to hide the number of men in his army?

He has them use tree branches as camouflage

When does Macbeth know that he's in trouble?

Macduff tells him he was taken from his mother's womb

What is Macbeth's reaction to Lady Macbeth's death?

He is calm; saying she would have died sooner or later

Why does Macduff say, "Oh, Scotland, Scotland"?

He fears for his country's future

What are the four things the witches show Macbeth?

Armed head; bloodied child; crowned child with tree; 8 kings

What do the doctor and gentlewoman see Lady Macbeth doing? What will they do about it?

Sleepwalking and talking about murders; watch and do nothing

Why does Macbeth have Macduff's family and servants killed?

Macbeth is angry because Macduff has not been loyal to him

Meaning: "But get thee back, my soul is too much charged With the blood of thine already".

Macbeth doesn't want to fight Macduff; already killed his family

What messages come with the apparitions?

Beware Macduff; Birnam woods; man not "born of woman"

What is Macbeth's reaction to the news that Birnam wood is moving?

He vows to fight to the bitter end

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Macbeth Act 4 & 5

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Comprehension questions after reading Act 4 and 5 of Macbeth.

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1
Who first fights Macbeth? What happens?
Seyton; he wounds Macbeth
Malcolm; they are both wounded
Young Siward; he is killed
Ross; he defeats Macbeth
2
What does Macbeth want the doctor to do for his wife?
Take her to the country for a rest
Listen to her talk about her problems
Give her a drug to make her forget about problems
Take her to a priest for confession
3
What news does Ross bring to Macduff?
Lady Macduff and the children have been murdered
It is safe for Macduff to return home
The army is ready to march against Macbeth
Duncan's sons have been found
4
What is Macbeth's attitude towards the witches this time?
He is demanding, trying to take charge.
He is rude, saying he has not further need of them.
He is scared and full of remorse.
He is kind and considerate, trying to get them to help him.
5
What trick does Malcolm use to hide the number of men in his army?
He has them use tree branches as camouflage
He marches at night so the enemy can't see them
He only brings half of them forward at first
He has them march very closely next to each other
6
Where is Macduff?
He is in England with Malcolm
He is hiding in a room in his castle
He has fled to France
He is keeping watch over Duncan's grave
7
When does Macbeth know that he's in trouble?
He sees his wife's ghost in front of him
He sees the actual size of the army
Macduff tells him he was taken from his mother's womb
He feels dizzy and not able to pick up his sword
8
What is Macbeth's reaction to Lady Macbeth's death?
He is calm; saying she would have died sooner or later
He calls on the witches to bring her back
He is glad; now his secret died with her
He flies into a rage and kills the doctor
9
How does Macbeth die?
One of his own soldiers mistakenly kills him
Macduff beheads him
He is attacked by a group of Macduff's soldiers
He accidentally falls on his own sword
10
Why does Macduff say, "Oh, Scotland, Scotland"?
He fears for his country's future
It is a promise to be loyal to his country
He misses his family
It is a curse against Macbeth
11
What are the four things the witches show Macbeth?
Bloodied child; apple tree; Lady Macbeth; Banquo's sons
Armed head; bloodied child; crowned child with tree; 8 kings
Armed head; dagger; serpent; Banquo's ghost
Crowned child with mirror; 40 kings; a forest; armed head
12
What do the doctor and gentlewoman see Lady Macbeth doing? What will they do about it?
Singing and dancing; she is fine and decide to join her
Sleepwalking and talking about murders; watch and do nothing
Sleepwalking, calling Macbeth; Doc locks her in her room
Crying and tearing clothes; Doc gives her something to sleep
13
Why does Macbeth have Macduff's family and servants killed?
The witches told him to do it
Lady Macbeth does not get along with them
He wants to lure Macduff back from England
Macbeth is angry because Macduff has not been loyal to him
14
Meaning: "But get thee back, my soul is too much charged With the blood of thine already".
Macbeth is ready to stop the bloodshed and give up throne
Macbeth has the urge to kill anyone who comes near him
Macbeth doesn't want to fight Macduff; already killed his family
Macbeth is wounded and wants compassion
15
Who will be King of Scotland?
Siward
Malcolm
Macduff
Ross
16
What messages come with the apparitions?
Beware Macduff; Birnam woods; man not "born of woman"
Beware Malcolm; watch Birnam woods; kill Macduff; be safe
Beware Lennox; surrender now; repent sins; abdicate throne
Beware Siward; burn the forest; have a child; many kings
17
What is Macbeth's reaction to the news that Birnam wood is moving?
He is afraid and barricades himself in the castle
He orders his men to set fire to the woods
He laughs and says it is an illusion
He vows to fight to the bitter end
18
Witch 2 says, "By the pricking of my thumb, Something wicked this way comes." Who comes?
Hecate
Macbeth
Banquo's ghost
Donalbain

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