Macbeth Act 2 Quiz


Answer each of the following in a few carefully worded sentences.

  1. What gift for Lady Macbeth did Duncan entrust to Banquo?
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  2. The grooms(Duncan’s two “groomers” aka his guards) woke just after Macbeth murdered the king and while Macbeth was still in the same room with them. What did they do?
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  3. Just after Macbeth murdered the king, what did  Macbeth think he heard a voice cry?
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  4. Why does Lady Macbeth want her husband to smear the sleeping grooms with Duncan’s blood?
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  5. While Macduff is in the king’s chamber, Lennox talks to Macbeth about the previous night? What does he say took place?
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  6. To what countries do Malcolm and Donalbain go?
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  7. Is there any indication in the final scene of this act that Macduff is not pleased to see Macbeth crowned?
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