| What happens when the witch says, “By the pricking of my thumbs,/Something wicked this way comes…”? | Macbeth Enters |
| What attitude does Macbeth present in talking to the witches? | Arrogance |
| What are the four apparitions Macbeth sees? | 1. Bloody Child – “No child born of man shall harm Macbeth” – Macduff was born C section2. Armed Head – “Beware Macduff” – Macduff will attack with an army3. Child holding tree – “Macbeth won’t be defeated until the forest moves” – Army disguised as forest4. Banquo’s descendants and Banquo – Banquo’s descendants will rule |
| Macbeth says of the witches, “Infected be the air whereon they ride,/And damned all those that trust them!” What irony lies in this statement? | Macbeth trusts them, he damns himself |
| What does Macbeth plan to do to Macduff? | Attack his castle |
| What does Lady Macduff think of Macduff’s absence? | He’s a deadbeat. She doesn’t know why he left. |
| What does the dialogue between Lady Macduff and her son show us about their relationship? | He’s mature for his age and they have a very close relationship |
| What does Malcolm say to test Macduff? | He hates Scotland, loves woman, and can’t be trusted |
| How does Macduff pass Malcolm’s test? | He breaks down |
| What news does Ross bring to Macduff? How does he respond? | His family has been murdered, he feels guilty for leaving them. |
| What does Malcolm tell Macduff to do with his grief? | Use it to whet his sword |
| What do the Doctor and Gentlewoman decide to listen for? | Lady Macbeth saying anything suspicious |
| What thoughts/ideas consume Lady Macbeth? | There is blood on her hands from murdering Duncan |
| What does Angus say about Macbeth’s rule as king? | He’s weak, he cannot fill the shoes of the other leaders. |
| How have the witches’ latest prophecies given Macbeth confidence? | He thinks he will never be defeated because they are impossible |
| How many soldiers are ready to attack Macbeth’s castle? | 10,000 |
| Who is Macbeth’s new assistant? What’s the significance in that? | Seyton, he’s an ally of the devil |
| What does Macbeth order the Doctor to do? | Fix Lady Macbeth, give her something to erase her memory |
| What trick does Malcolm use to hide the number of men in his army? | Cut down branches |
| How does Macbeth react to Lady Macbeth’s death? | Views it as an inconvenience |
| How does Macbeth’s attitude about the battle change? | He’s in danger so he goes all out |
| How is Malcolm related to Siward and Young Siward? | Siward is Malcolms uncle and Young Siward is his cousin |
| Who first fights Macbeth, and what is the result? | Young Siward, Macbeth defeats him |
| What happened to Macbeth’s army, according to Siward? | They are fighting on the other side |
| How does Macbeth know he’s in trouble? | Macduff tells him how he was born by c section |
| Ross again delivers bad news. How do we know that Young Siward was brave? | He kept fighting even though he was wounded, he didn’t run away. |
| How does Macbeth die? | Macduff beheads him |
| Who will be the new king of Scotland? | Malcolm |
English Macbeth Act 4 & 5 Quiz Review
August 7, 2019