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

Macbeth is angry because Macduff has not been loyal to him

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

What news does Ross bring to Macduff?

Lady Macduff and the children have been murdered

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

He has them use tree branches as camouflage

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 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 is Macbeth's attitude towards the witches this time?

He is demanding, trying to take charge.

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

He vows to fight to the bitter end

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

Give her a drug to make her forget about problems

When does Macbeth know that he's in trouble?

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

What messages come with the apparitions?

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

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Macbeth Act 4 & 5

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

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