Macbeth- Study Guide Questions Act 2 – Flashcards
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What is Macbeth's lie to Banquo about the witches' prediction?
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He hasn't thought about it
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What is the signal Lady Macbeth is to give Macbeth to let him know that she has taken care of the guards?
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Ringing a Bell
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What excuse does Lady Macbeth give for not killing Duncan herself?
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He looked to much like her Father
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Why is Macbeth unable to say "Amen" at the end of a prayer he hears?
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He has a guilty conscience that won't let him say it
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Why won't Macbeth take the daggers back to the scene of the crime?
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He can't look at what he has done
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Who was knocking on the palace door?
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Macduff and Lennox
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How does Lennox describe the night?
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Unruly, and Strange events: Chimney blown down; Owl screeched; earthquake; and ghostly voices were heard
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What is Macbeth's response to Lennox's description of the night?
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Twas a rough night
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What does Macduff discover?
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Duncan is dead
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Macduff says to Lady Macbeth, "O gentle lady, 'Tis not for you to hear what i can speak. The repetition, in a woman's ear, Would murder as it fell." What is ironic about this?
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She already knew he was dead, because she planned it
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What excuse does Macbeth give for killing the guards?
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Because he was in a grief stricken rage
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What is the real reason Macbeth killed the guards?
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To keep them from talking
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Why do Malcolm and Donalbain flee?
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So that no one has accusations. Malcolm is next in line for the throne; and they suspect Macbeth murdered the King and feared they might be next to be killed or next to be blamed for the murder
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Why does Ross not believe that Malcolm and Donalbain are responsible for Duncan's murder?
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It made no sense that they would kill their father because they loved him very much
