Act 2 Macbeth Quiz

A dramatic and moody depiction of a Shakespearean scene, featuring a dark castle, ominous weather, and a shadowy figure holding a dagger, inspired by Macbeth's themes.

Macbeth Act 2 Quiz

Test your knowledge of Act 2 of Shakespeare's Macbeth with this comprehensive quiz that covers key events, characters, and symbols. Challenge yourself and see how well you remember this dark and thrilling play!

Key features of the quiz:

  • 19 thought-provoking questions
  • Multiple-choice format
  • Perfect for students and literature enthusiasts
19 Questions5 MinutesCreated by CuriousOwl27
Why is Banquo up late?
He had nightmares about the witches
He stays up late to talk to Macbeth about the witches.
He was awakened by voices saying, “Macbeth murdered sleep.”
He senses something bad will happen to Duncan that night.
What eerie vision does Macbeth have before he kills Duncan?
A ghost of Banquo
He sees a bloody dagger floating in front of him.
Witches flying on broomsticks
Lady Macbeth hovering over him with a bloody dagger.
What does Macbeth hear a voice saying?
That by a pricking of his thumbs “something wicked this way comes”
That he murdered sleep
€Out, out, brief candle.”
Oof
Why does Lady Macbeth say she didn’t kill the king herself?
He looked like her father in his sleep.
She tried but he overpowered her.
She needed to see if Macbeth was man enough to do it.
How does Lady Macbeth feel about how Macbeth carried out the murder?
She is filled with pride
She is ashamed by how scared he acts throughout the ordeal.
She is indifferent.
She is revolted because Macbeth conducted murder
What does the porter say that drinking causes?
A red nose, sleep, urination, and impotence
Snoring, bad breath, and constipation
A lot of knocking on the door
Heart disease, liver disease, and kidney problems
Who kills the servants who look guilty of the murder?
Banquo
Macduff and Lennox
Lady Macbeth
Macbeth
How does Lady Macbeth publicly react to the news of the murder?
She begins to wail uncontrollably.
She beats her chest and exclaims that she bears responsibility since it happened in her home.
She says it is horrible and pretends to faint.
She laughs gleefully and rubs her hands.
Why do Malcom and Donalbain run away from the court?
They were assissting Macbeth
They were afraid that they would be killed as well
They knew MacBeth had assassinated Duncan, so they ran away.
They were spooked someone got to Duncan first.
Why is Malcolm king of Scotland now?
The fact that Malcolm and Donalbain ran made them look like they killed Duncan.
Because Duncan renounced Malcom and named Macbeth his heir
Where did Malcolm flee and where did Donalbain flee?
Malcolm to England, Donalbain to Scotland
Malcolm to Ireland, Donalbain to Ireland
Malcolm to England, Donalbain to Ireland
Malcolm and Donalbain both stayed where they were.
Why was Lady Macbeth upset about Macbeth bringing the daggers?
They were originally supposed to be at the site of where Duncan was murdered.
They were oofed.
They were Gordon Ramsay's daggers
Check all that apply. What does Lady Macbeth scold her husband for after committing the murder?
He is showing remorse.
He is acting cowardish.
He brought the daggers with him.
He didn't go with the plan.
Which of these is not a symbol in Act 2?
The porter
Blood
Duncan's Horses
Weather
How does Macbeth change after Duncan's body is discovered to be murdered?
He starts hinting at his crimes.
He begins to take charge and becomes bold.
He turns away from Lady
What noise startles Lady Macbeth?
Her own heartbeat
A screeching owl
A knock at the door
A shrill whistle.
Macbeth lies to Banquo about the witches' predictions. What does he say?
He does not remember what they said.
He says that he doesn't think about them at all but in reality that's all he does
To signal Macbeth, what does Lady Macbeth do?
Whistles
Rings the bell
Lights a torch
Calls Gucci Inc.
Why doesn't Ross think that Malcolm and Donalbain killed Duncan?
Ross thinks that it is against nature for sons to kill their father and King.
He knows Macbeth had done it.
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