ACT II - Scene IV Quiz — Macbeth

by William Shakespeare

Comprehension Quiz: ACT II - Scene IV

Where does Act 2, Scene 4 of Macbeth take place?

  • Inside Duncan's chamber
  • Outside Macbeth's castle
  • The witches' heath
  • The banquet hall at Scone

How old is the Old Man who speaks with Ross?

  • Fifty years old
  • Sixty years old
  • Seventy years old
  • Eighty years old

What does Ross mean when he says "dark night strangles the traveling lamp"?

  • A lantern has been extinguished in the castle
  • Darkness is covering the sky even though it is daytime
  • The moon has disappeared behind clouds
  • A storm has knocked out all light sources

Which bird kills the falcon in the Old Man's account?

  • An eagle
  • A raven
  • A mousing owl
  • A hawk

What happened to Duncan's horses after his murder?

  • They escaped and were never found
  • They turned wild, broke their stalls, and ate each other
  • They refused to eat and died of starvation
  • They carried Malcolm and Donalbain to safety

What word does Ross use to describe Duncan's horses before they turned wild?

  • Champions of the land
  • Minions of their race
  • Jewels of the stable
  • Pride of Scotland

According to Macduff, who is officially blamed for Duncan's murder?

  • Malcolm and Donalbain
  • Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
  • The chamberlains (grooms)
  • Banquo and Fleance

Why are Malcolm and Donalbain suspected of involvement in Duncan's murder?

  • They were found with bloody daggers
  • They publicly threatened Duncan
  • They fled Scotland immediately after the murder
  • They refused to swear loyalty to Macbeth

Where does Macbeth go to be crowned king?

  • Colmekill
  • Edinburgh
  • Scone
  • Fife

Where is Duncan's body taken for burial?

  • Scone
  • Fife
  • Colmekill (Iona)
  • Inverness

What does Macduff choose to do instead of attending Macbeth's coronation?

  • Join Malcolm in England
  • Go home to Fife
  • Travel to Colmekill for Duncan's funeral
  • Confront Macbeth directly

What does Macduff's line "Lest our old robes sit easier than our new" suggest?

  • He prefers Duncan's fashion sense to Macbeth's
  • He fears Macbeth's reign may be worse than Duncan's
  • He wants to change the royal dress code
  • He is concerned about Scotland's economy

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