Act 4 Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
Q

Who does Macbeth go to to seek reassurance after the murder of Banquo?

A

The 3 witches.

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2
Q

Why else does Macbeth go to the witches for?

A

He wants to know whether or not hes safe on the throne or if Banquos descendants will take over.W

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3
Q

Who do the witches summon when Macbeth goes to them?

A

The apparitions, each giving him a prophecy.

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4
Q

Who was the first apparition and what did it tell Macbeth?

A

The armed head. To beware of Macduff.

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5
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Who was the second apparition and what did it tell Macbeth?

A

The bloody child. No man born of a woman should be able to harm him.

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6
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Who was the third apparition and what did it tell Macbeth?

A

The crowned child with a tree in its hand. No harm will come to him unless Burnham wood marches to fight him in Dunsinane.

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7
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Who was and what does the additional fourth apparition tell Macbeth?

A

A line of eight kings. Banquos descendants will still be king.

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8
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What does Macbeth do after finding out that Banquos descendants will still be king?

A

He goes on a murderous rampage and the murderers he hired killed all those associated with Banquos family,

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9
Q

Who else did Macbeth order his hired murderers to kill and why?

A

Macduffs family as he wants to kill anyone who could challenge him

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10
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What did Macduff do after finding out about the murder of Banquo?

A

He joined up with Donalbain and Malcolm to fight against Macbeth.

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