| What does the First Witch tell the witches to do in Scene 1, lines 4-9? | throw the poisoned entrails into the cauldron |
| What was one thing the witches did not show Macbeth? | a crying child |
| Macbeth most likely lists the destructive effects of the witches’ wind in Scene 1 in order to? | acknowledge their power over human beings |
| Scene 1, lines 94-100 reveal that one aspect of Macbeth’s tragic flaw is? | his overconfidence in himself |
| Why is Lady Macduff angry with her husband in Scene 2? | his leaving throws suspicions on his loyalty |
| Reread Scene 2, lines 54-55 of this tragedy. What do you know that makes the son’s joke to his mother anexample of dramatic irony? | Macbeth already sent men to kill the honest child |
| Reread Scene 2, lines 77-78 and the sidenote for line 77 of this drama. Which sentence best paraphrases LadyMacduff’s insult? | The murderer is so bad that the only places that he can go are unholy ones |
| Why does Malcolm claim in Scene 3 that Scotland will suffer more troubles? | he has too many faults |
| Why does Macduff says, “Oh, Scotland, Scotland?” | he fears for his country’s future |
| King Edward’s special ability of healing disease through prayer shows that he? | rules justly and well |
| Reread the sidenote for Scene 3, lines 210-211 in this drama. What does Malcolm want Macduff to do tokeep his heart from breaking? | express his grief over his family openly |
| In Scene 3, lines 224-230, Macduff blames the deaths of his wife and children on | his own sinfulness |
Macbeth Act IV Quiz
August 6, 2019