macduff - macbeth

Question 1

macduff thinks that Duncan’s murder is a sin against God

Answer 1

‘most sacriligeous murder hath broken ope the Lords annointed temple.’

Question 2

Lennox reports that Macduff is in trouble because he didn’t go to Dunsinane when called by Macbeth

Answer 2

‘i hear Macduff lives in disgrace.’

Question 3

Macduff goes to England to ask for the King’s help in overthrowing Macbeth

Answer 3

‘to pray the holy king upon his aid.’

Question 4

the witches warn Macbeth about Macduff in a prophecy

Answer 4

‘beware Macduff.’

Question 5

Macbeth decides to kill Macduff and all his family.

Answer 5

‘his wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls.’

Question 6

Lady Macduff knows that her husband has doomed her family by running to England

Answer 6

‘his flight was madness. when our actions do not, our fears do make us traitors.’

Question 7

Ross admires Macduff

Answer 7

‘He is noble, wise, judicious.’

Question 8

Macduff vows to kill Macbeth for murdering his family

Answer 8

‘bring thou this fiend of Scotland and myself; within my sword’s length set him.’

Question 9

Macbeth initially tries not to fight Macduff

Answer 9

‘my soul is too much charg’d with blood of thine already.’

Question 10

Macduff explains that he was born via Caesarean section (making the third prophecy come true).

Answer 10

‘Macduff was from his mother’s womb untimely ripp’d.’