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Act IV only has three scenes, but they are filled with a lot of information. Read each question and answer them to the best of your ability.
1. What are the Witches doing at the beginning of Act IV?
a. At the beginning of Act IV the witches are preparing the spell for Banquo.
b. At the beginning of Act IV the witches are preparing the spell for Macbeth.
c. At the beginning of Act IV the witches are preparing the spell for Macduff.
d. At the beginning of Act IV the witches are preparing the spell for Malcolm.
Answer: B
2. What is the significance of the Witches having the Apparitions give the information to Macbeth?
a. The significance of the Witches' information is to build Macbeth's confidence.
b. The significance of the Witches' information is to build Banquo's confidence.
c. The significance of the Witches' information is to build Macduff's confidence.
d. The significance of the Witches' information is to build Malcolm's confidence.
Answer: A
3. The final apparition is the ghost of Banquo. What does he have with him?
a. The ghost of Banquo is accompanied by the head of Macbeth.
b. The ghost of Banquo is accompanied by the ghost of Duncan.
c. The ghost of Banquo is accompanied by the three witches.
d. The ghost of Banquo is accompanied by a line of future kings.
Answer: D
4. When Macbeth finds out that Macduff has fled to England, he plans to attack Malcolm's castle and kill everyone there.
a. When Macbeth finds out that Macduff has fled to England, he plans to attack Macduff's castle and kill everyone there.
b. When Macbeth finds out that Macduff has fled to England, he plans to pursue him there.
c. When Macbeth finds out that Macduff has fled to England, he plans to go back to the castle and forget about them.
d. When Macbeth finds out that Macduff has fled to England, he plans to attack Malcolm's castle and kill everyone there.
Answer: A
5. What does Lady Macduff say is the reason for her husband leaving?
a. Lady Macduff said her husband left because he needed to track down Macbeth.
b. Lady Macduff said her husband left because he wanted to escape before Macbeth found where he lived.
c. Lady Macduff said her husband left because he was afraid.
d. Lady Macduff said her husband left because he was unhappy with his wife.
Answer: C
6. What happens to Lady Macduff and her son?
a. Lady Macduff and her son are both allowed to go free.
b. Lady Macduff and her son are both killed.
c. Lady Macduff and her son go on vacation.
d. Lady Macduff and her son find Macduff.
Answer: B
7. Why does Malcolm question Macduff?
a. Malcolm questions Macduff to make sure he isn't a spy for Macbeth.
b. Malcolm questions Macduff to make sure he isn't going to chicken out.
c. Malcolm questions Macduff to make sure he isn't going to start another war.
d. Malcolm questions Macduff to make sure he isn't going to run to Ireland.
Answer: A
8. What do we find out about Malcolm's character in his final response to Macduff?
a. We find out that Malcolm has none of the character traits needed by a great leader.
b. We find out that Malcolm has desserted his soldiers.
c. We find out that Malcolm has been a spy for Macbeth.
d. We find out that Malcolm has all the character traits needed by a great leader.
Answer: D
9. Why did Malcolm feel he had to lie to Macduff at the beginning of the conversation?
a. Malcolm felt that he had to lie to prevent Macduff from going to Ireland.
b. Malcolm felt that he had to lie in order to insure his own safety.
c. Malcolm felt that he had to lie so Macduff wouldn't kill Macbeth.
d. Malcolm felt that he had to lie in order to protect his wife.
Answer: B
10. Who brings the news of the death of Macduff's family?
a. Macbeth brings the news of the death of Macduff's family.
b. Ross brings the news of the death of Macduff's family.
c. Malcolm brings the news of the death of Macduff's family.
d. Donalbain brings the news of the death of Macduff's family.
Answer: B
11. How does Macduff respond to the news of his family's massacre?
a. Macduff responds by blaming himself for his family's massacre.
b. Macduff responds by blaming Macbeth for his family's massacre.
c. Macduff responds by running away after he hears the news.
d. Macduff responds by blaming screaming, "Bloody Murderer!"
Answer: A
12. What does Malcolm tell Macduff to do with his grief?
a. Malcolm tells Macduff to turn his grief into happiness against Macbeth.
b. Malcolm tells Macduff to turn his grief into an undying love for his country.
c. Malcolm tells Macduff to turn his grief into ashes.
d. Malcolm tells Macduff to turn his grief into anger against Macbeth.
Answer: D
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