Macbeth Act 4 Review

A major purpose of Act IV of the play is to foreshadow events related to: Macbeth’s downfall
In Act IV, when the witch says, “Something wicked this way comes,” you know that: Even the witches now consider Macbeth evil
In Act IV, Macbeth visits the witches because he thinks that: Their evil doings can help him maintain his power
In Act 4, Macbeth visits the witches who give him another set of prophecies. The first prophecy is to: Beware Macduff
In Act 4, Macbeth visits the witches who give him another set of prophecies. The second prophecy is to: None of woman born shall harm Macbeth
In Act 4, Macbeth visits the witches who give him another set of prophecies. The third prophecy is to: That Macbeth shall never vanquished be until Great Birnam Wood come to high Dunsinane Hill
Which of the following best describes how Shakespeare portrays Macduff’s son in Act 4? Questioning and courageous
What happened to Lady Macduff and her children in Act 4? They are murdered
The following example contains which literary device?”This tyrant, whose sole name blisters our tongues, / Was once thought honest.” Hyperbole
In Act 4, Scene 3, Malcolm and Macduff meet in what country? England
When Macduff meets with Malcolm, how does Malcolm react to his presence? Suspicious and so is cautious
When Malcolm talks about Scotland and says, “… It weeps, it bleeds, and each new day a gash / Is added to her wounds.” What does this show? How he truly feels about Scotland
In Act 4, Malcolm tests Macduff’s loyalty and honesty by telling him lies about himself. What is this referred to as: Equivocation
In Act 4, Scene 3, what finally convinces Malcolm that Macduff is loyal? Macduff’s noble despair for his country
Which character delivers the terrible news to Macduff in Act 4? Ross
When Macduff initially receives the news of his family’s murder, how does he react to this terrible news? With sadness
The scene in which Macduff learns of his family’s fate, relates to a motif in the play: Manhood
When Macduff says, “I shall do so, But I must also feel it as a man” this illustrates his contrasting characterization to Macbeth in Act 5 and how he reacts to the news of his wife’s death. This device is known as a: Foil
The end of Act IV foreshadows an important conflict between: Macbeth and Macduff
In the final lines of Act 4, Scene 3, Malcolm says, “Macbeth Is ripe for shaking, and the powers above Put on their instruments. Receive what cheer you may.The night is long that never finds the day.” This is an example of why poetry technique? Capping couplet
August 3, 2019