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What role does the Porter play as he opens the castle door of Inverness in the early morning after the murder of Duncan?
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He adds tension and suspense to the story
He provides a moment of ironic comedy
He reveals the truth about the murder to Macduff and Lennox
He accuses Macbeth and Lady Macbeth of the crime
What is Macbeth pretending when he enters the scene with Macduff and Lennox?
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To be distraught over the murder
To have just woken up
To be searching for the murderer
To be unaware of Duncan's whereabouts
What is the symbolic significance of the terrible storm that Lennox describes as occurring the night before?
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It indicates that the characters are losing control of their emotions
It symbolizes the coming power struggle among the characters for control of Scotland
It represents the havoc in nature caused by the unnatural act of killing Duncan
It indicates that other characters are becoming suspicious of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
What trait becomes defining for Macbeth and Lady Macbeth after Duncan's murder?
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Courage
Honesty
Secrecy
Generosity
What is the real reason Macbeth killed the attendants, and why does Lady Macbeth faint?
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Macbeth killed the attendants to protect Lady Macbeth, and she faints from guilt
Macbeth killed the attendants to keep them quiet, and Lady Macbeth faints to head off further questioning
Macbeth killed the attendants out of anger, and Lady Macbeth faints due to the stress of the situation
Macbeth killed the attendants to gain more power, and Lady Macbeth faints because she is overwhelmed by their actions
Why do Malcolm and Donalbain decide to flee right after Duncan's death?
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They are worried about preserving their father's legacy
They fear they will be the next targets of whoever killed Duncan
They want to gather support from other countries to avenge their father's death
They feel guilty about failing to prevent their father's murder
