Macbeth

Macbeth

by

William Shakespeare

Macbeth: Act 4, scene 3 Quiz 6 questions

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What is the reason for Macduff's visit to King Edward's palace in England?
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To form a political alliance he can use to become king
To assess Malcolm's fitness to replace Macbeth as king
To negotiate a peace treaty to protect Scotland from England
To raise an army to fight Macbeth and save Scotland
Why does Malcolm initially claim that he might be a worse ruler than Macbeth?
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To see if Macduff would still support him
To test Macduff's loyalty to Scotland
To express his genuine doubts about his abilities
To gain sympathy from Macduff
What does Macduff demonstrate when he reacts with horror to Malcolm's false self-description?
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His ambition to rule Scotland himself
His loyalty to Macbeth
His morality and love for his country
His lack of faith in Malcolm
What special ability is attributed to King Edward of England?
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His ability to cure disease
His ability to predict the future
His ability to communicate with animals
His ability to control the weather
Which of the following is the best way to describe how King Edward of England differs from Macbeth?
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Edward is passive while Macbeth is active
Edward is compassionate while Macbeth is passionate
Edward is detached while Macbeth is engaged
Edward heals while Macbeth destroys
After learning of his family's murder, Macduff responds to Malcolm's exhortation to fight like a man by saying he must also "feel it like a man." What is Macduff saying that true manhood encompasses?
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Strength, honor, loyalty, ambition, passion
Emotion and love beyond strength, honor, and loyalty
Strength, honor, loyalty, emotion, and love
Ambition and passion beyond strength, honor, and loyalty