Macbeth Act II Review Questions

Name: ________________________ Block: _______ Mark: ____ 10

Scene i1. Name a ‘bad omen’ discussed by Fleance and Banquo

2. What’s happening in the lines: “Is this a dagger which I see before me, The handle toward my hand?” (line 33-34)

Scene ii3. Why did Lady Macbeth not commit the Murder herself?

4. Quote a line that proves Macbeth feels guilty.

5. How does Lady Macbeth take charge?

Scene iii6. Who discovers Duncan’s murder?

7. What did Macbeth do after the finding of Duncan’s body?

8. Why does Lady Macbeth faint?

9. What so Malcolm and Donaldbain decide to do?

Scene iv10. What news does Macduff report of Duncan’s murder?