Macbeth Act 2

Banquo wants the prediction made by the witches to come true for his sons. What does he refuse to do so that the prediction does come true?

Banquo wants the prediction made by the witches to come true for his sons. What does he refuse to do so that the prediction does come true?

Kill Duncan

What is Macbeth anticipating in his soliloquy about the dagger?

Murdering Duncan

What is the significance of the ringing of the bell?

It means death. It is time for Macbeth to murder Duncan.

What did Lady Macbeth do to the guards to make them sleep?

Got them drunk.

Why couldn't Lady Macbeth murder the king herself?

He looks like her father

What does Macbeth do or say to show his near hysteria after the murder?

He can't sleep, he can't say amen, he won't go back, and he called the murder scene a "sorry sight"

How does Lady Macbeth react to the murder of Duncan?

Not as disturbed, takes charge

Who announces that Duncan has been murdered?

Macduff

What appearance does Lady Macbeth fake at the news?

Fainting

Who is accused of the murder?

The guards

Who kills the guards, and what reason does he give for his actions?

Macbeth. He said he was angry

Where does Malcolm go?

England

What is Macduff implying when he says, "Lest out old robes sit easier than our new"?

He doesn't like Macbeth being kind

What are the two animals that are omens?

Owls and crickets

What does Duncan give his hostess to show his gratitude?

A Diamond

What does Macbeth bring with him from the murder scene, which Lady Macbeth must return?

Bloody dagger

What does Lady Macbeth intend to do with Duncan's blood if he's bleeding?

Smear it on the guards

In the opening comic interlude, the porter is pretending that he's the gate keeper in ____

Hell

What evidence does Lennox give of nature harmonizing with man's violence?

Windy, screams, the combustion, birds clamoring, earthquakes, horses went crazy and broke stalls

Why do Duncan's sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, leave?

Because their father was murdered and they don't want to be next

Where does Donalbain go?

Ireland

Who is now suspected of the murder and why?

Malcolm and Donalbain, because they left

Who is the new king?

Macbeth