Macbeth

Macbeth

by

William Shakespeare

Macbeth: Act 5, scene 5 Quiz 2 questions

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How does Macbeth react to the news of Lady Macbeth's death?
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With a cry of overwhelming grief
With anger and frustration directed at the witches
With a speech on the meaninglessness of life
With a sense of relief that she at last has some peace
How does Macbeth's react to his realization that the witches' prophecy about Birnam Wood marching to Dunsinane was a trick?
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He is terrified and immediately submits to Malcolm's army
He feels fear but also seems ready to fight and die
He quickly moves to seek reconciliation with Malcolm
He realizes his ambitions were always empty