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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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Meaning: "And none serve with him but constrained things Whose hearts are absent, too"
Macbeth's armies are there in body, not in spirit
The witches played a trick on Macbeth and deserve punishment
Macbeth is being haunted by the ghosts of Duncan and Banquo
Malcolm is mourning soldiers who will die in battle
2
What news does Ross bring to Macduff?
It is safe for Macduff to return home
Duncan's sons have been found
Lady Macduff and the children have been murdered
The army is ready to march against Macbeth
3
What is Macbeth's attitude towards the witches this time?
He is scared and full of remorse.
He is kind and considerate, trying to get them to help him.
He is rude, saying he has not further need of them.
He is demanding, trying to take charge.
4
Witch 2 says, "By the pricking of my thumb, Something wicked this way comes." Who comes?
Hecate
Donalbain
Macbeth
Banquo's ghost
5
Where is Macduff?
He is hiding in a room in his castle
He is in England helping Malcolm
He has fled to France
He is keeping watch over Duncan's grave
6
When does Macbeth know that he's in trouble?
He sees his wife's ghost in front of him
Macduff tells him he was taken from his mother's womb
He sees the actual size of the army
He feels dizzy and not able to pick up his sword
7
Who will be King of Scotland?
Siward
Malcolm
Macduff
Ross
8
How does Macbeth die?
One of his own soldiers mistakenly kills him
Macduff beheads him
He accidentally falls on his own sword
He is attacked by a group of Macduff's soldiers
9
Who first fights Macbeth? What happens?
Malcolm; they are both wounded
Young Siward; he is killed
Ross; he defeats Macbeth
Seyton; he wounds Macbeth
10
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
Crowned child with mirror; 40 kings; a forest; armed head
Armed head; dagger; serpent; Banquo's ghost
11
Why does Lady Macduff's son say liars and swearer's are fools?
They don't realize the rewards of a virtuous life
People who have intelligence don't lie and swear
More of them so they could overcome and hang the honest ones
Foolish to think they can get away with dishonesty
12
Meaning: "But get thee back, my soul is too much charged With the blood of thine already".
MacB doesn't want to fight MacD; already killed his family
MacBeth has the urge to kill anyone who comes near him
Macbeth is ready to stop the bloodshed and give up throne
Macbeth is wounded and wants compassion
13
What doe 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, calling Macbeth; Doc locks her in her room
Sleepwalking and talking about murders; watch and do nothing
Crying and tearing clothes; Doc gives her something to sleep
14
Meaning: "Angels are bright still, though the brightest fell. ..Yet grace must still look so"
Even good men sometimes make mistakes
Things will look brighter in the morning
Things are not always what they seem
God forgives all who repent
15
What is Macbeth's reaction to Lady Macbeth's death?
He flies into a rage and kills the doctor
He is glad; now his secret died with her
He is calm; saying she would have died sooner or later
He calls on the witches to bring her back
16
Meaning: "Infected be the air whereon they ride, And damned all those that trust them!"
Macbeth is too trusting
Macbeth is damned
Macbeth has been poisoned by the witches
Macbeth is stronger than the witches
17
What messages come with the apparitions?
Beware Macduff; Birnam woods; man "born of woman"; sons of B
Beware Siward; burn the forest; have a child; many kings
Beware Malcolm; watch Birnam woods; kill Macduff; be safe
Beware Lennox; surrender now; repent sins; abdicate throne
18
What does Macbeth want the doctor to do for his wife?
Take her to the country for a rest
Give her a drug to make her forget about problems
Take her to a priest for confession
Listen to her talk about her problems
19
Why does Macduff say, "Oh, Scotland, Scotland"?
He fears for his country's future
He misses his family
It is a promise to be loyal to his country
It is a curse against Macbeth
20
What trick does Malcolm use to hide the number of men in his army?
He only brings half of them forward at first
He has them march very closely next to each other
He marches at night so the enemy can't see them
He has them use tree branches as camouflage
21
What is Macbeth's reaction to the news that Birnam wood is moving?
He laughs and says it is an illusion
He orders his men to set fire to the woods
He vows to fight to the bitter end
He is afraid and barricades himself in the castle
22
Why does Macbeth have Macduff's family and servants killed?
He wants to lure Macduff back from England
Macbeth is angry because Macduff has not been loyal to him
The witches told him to do it
Lady Macbeth does not get along with them
