Macbeth Act 2 Quiz :
Act 2, Scene 1
Late at night, Macbeth meets Banquo and his son Fleance. Banquo talks about dreaming of the witches. After Banquo leaves, Macbeth sees a vision of a floating dagger pointing toward Duncan’s room. He is confused but finally convinces himself to commit the murder.
Act 2, Scene 2
After killing Duncan, Macbeth meets Lady Macbeth. He is deeply disturbed and forgets to leave the daggers near the guards. Lady Macbeth boldly takes the daggers back and smears blood on them. Macbeth feels guilty and hears knocking at the door.
Act 2, Scene 3
The drunken porter makes jokes before opening the door for Macduff and Lennox. Macduff enters Duncan’s room and discovers the murder. Macbeth pretends to be shocked and admits to killing the guards. Lady Macbeth faints to distract attention. Duncan’s sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, decide to escape as they fear for their lives.
Act 2, Scene 4
Ross talks to an Old Man about strange events in nature. Macduff arrives with news that Duncan is buried, his sons have fled, and Macbeth is now king. Macbeth has gone to Scone for his coronation.
This act shows Macbeth’s guilt, Lady Macbeth’s control, and the beginning of Macbeth’s rule.
| Scene | Summary |
|---|---|
| Act 2, Scene 1 | Macbeth meets Banquo and Fleance at night. Banquo speaks of his dreams about the witches. After Banquo leaves, Macbeth sees a floating dagger leading him to Duncan’s chamber and prepares to commit the murder. |
| Act 2, Scene 2 | Macbeth kills Duncan but is shaken with guilt. He forgets to place the daggers near the guards, so Lady Macbeth does it herself. They hear knocking at the door. |
| Act 2, Scene 3 | A drunken porter jokes before opening the door for Macduff and Lennox. Macduff finds Duncan murdered. Macbeth kills the guards and pretends to be shocked. Lady Macbeth faints. Malcolm and Donalbain flee, fearing they’ll be blamed. |
| Act 2, Scene 4 | Ross and an Old Man discuss unnatural events. Macduff announces that Macbeth is now king and has gone to Scone for his coronation. |
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