Macbeth Act IV
Review Questions
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1. What is the first apparition and what does it tell Macbeth?
2. What is the 2nd apparition and what does it tell Macbeth?
3. What is the 3rd apparition and what does it tell Macbeth?
4. After the three apparitions, what further piece of information does Macbeth demand of
the witches?
5. Describe the final apparition the witches show to Macbeth in response to his demand.
What is the significance of this apparition?
6. Compare and contrast Lady Macduff’s view of her husband’s trip to England to the
view that Ross takes of Macduff’s flight.
7. List three examples of bird imagery from Act IV, scenes 2 and 3.
8. Describe the technique that Malcolm uses in order to test Macduff’s loyalty to
Malcolm and Scotland.
9. How does Macduff respond to news of his family’s slaughter? Describe how he
blames himself. Also, what advice does Malcolm give him for dealing with his grief?
10. What is the plan at the end of Act IV? What forces will assist Malcolm?