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Macbeth Act 2/3 Quiz

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Act II   show
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Why is Banquo having trouble sleeping?   show
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How and why does Macbeth lie to Banquo in Act II scene 1? Explain.   show
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Macbeth sees something while he is alone on stage. What does he see and what does this reveal about his character?   show
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show Macbeth is paranoid and anxious. Lady Macbeth feels bold and powerful.  
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show She is saying that she has blood on her hands too, but she isn't acting like a coward.  
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show He is pretending to open the gates of hell, which is ironic because when he opens the gates and Duncan's murder is discovered, all hell will break loose.  
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show He kills the guards who are accused of murdering Duncan.  
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show They fear for their lives and they do not know who to trust. Malcolm goes to England. Donalbain goes to Ireland.  
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Several unnatural things occurred outside of the castle when the King died. List at least 3 unnatural occurrences and explain the point that Shakespeare is trying to make about the order of the universe.   show
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Macduff decides not to attend Macbeth's coronation, what is implied here about his feelings towards Macbeth as King?   show
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Act III   show
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What 3 questions does Macbeth ask Banquo? What does this reveal about Macbeth's thoughts?   show
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show desperate men  
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What reason does Macbeth give the men for killing Banquo?   show
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How involved is Lady Macbeth in the plot to murder Banquo?   show
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show He is in control of his emotions and actions. He is the one planning murders, instead of Lady Macbeth.  
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show Fleance  
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Explain the quote: "There the grown serpent lies; the worm that's fled hath nature that in time will venom breed, no teeth for the present."   show
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show He is acting crazy because he is seeing Banquo's ghost at the banquet table.  
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show Macbeth can handle anything, except for Banquo's ghost.  
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show She is the queen of the witches. She is angry because the witches gave Macbeth prophecies and he is unworthy. Also, they did not invite her to show off her powers.  
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What do we learn about Macduff in this scene? Where has he gone and why?   show
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show People are starving. People can't sleep. People are afraid to attend banquets, because they may be killed. People are not being rewarded for their good deeds.  
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