Macbeth

Macbeth

by

William Shakespeare

Macbeth: Act 5, scene 4 Quiz 2 questions

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What order does Malcolm give to his soldiers in Birnam Wood?
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To light torches to make their army appear larger
To cut a branch from a tree and hold it upright as they march
To march in a staggered formation to confuse the enemy
To wear the enemy's colors to infiltrate their ranks
What does Malcolm's order to his men in Birnam Wood signify in the context of Macbeth's fate?
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Macbeth misunderstood the witches' prophecies and therefore his own fate
Macbeth's treachery was so great his fate became inescapable
Macbeth had a chance to change his fate but missed it
Macbeth's fate has been changed by Malcolm's tactics