Macbeth Act 1, scene 7 Quiz

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That his own honor and the potential for further bloodshed is worth less than his ambition

That he should act like a man, seize the moment, and kill Duncan to achieve his ambitions

That there must be an alternative, less violent way to gain power and he will seek it out

That he should postpone the murder until a more opportune time presents itself

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Lady Macbeth believes manhood means taking what you want, while Macbeth believes it involves responsibility and selflessness

Lady Macbeth believes manhood is about intelligence and cunning, while Macbeth believes it is about physical strength

Lady Macbeth believes manhood involves loyalty and honor, while Macbeth believes it is about achieving personal goals

Lady Macbeth believes manhood requires emotional detachment, while Macbeth believes it requires empathy and compassion

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Poisoning Duncan's food during dinner so that he dies later in his sleep

Getting Duncan's attendants drunk and framing them for the murder

Staging a fake assassination attempt to divert attention from the actual murder

Hiring assassins to kill Duncan soon after he leaves the castle

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Macbeth cares more for Duncan than Lady Macbeth does

Macbeth is more susceptible to external influences such as the witches' prophecies

Macbeth has more to lose in terms of power and status

Macbeth understands the consequences of their actions while Lady Macbeth doesn't

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