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The document contains ISC exam questions related to Act 2 of Macbeth, including multiple choice, short answer, and long answer questions. Key themes include Macbeth's hallucination of a dagger, Lady Macbeth's manipulation, and the unnatural events following Duncan's murder. The questions assess understanding of character motivations, symbolism, and the impact of regicide on both personal and natural order.

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Macbeth Act 2 (Scenes 1-4) - ISC Exam Questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does Macbeth see before him just before killing Duncan?
A) A crown
B) A bloody dagger
C) A ghost
D) A torch
Answer: B) A bloody dagger

2. Who is the first to discover Duncan's murder?

A) Macbeth
B) Lady Macbeth
C) Macduff
D) Banquo
Answer: C) Macduff

3. What is Lady Macbeth's role in Duncan's murder?

A) She kills him herself
B) She gives the guards wine to make them sleep
C) She runs away
D) She warns Duncan
Answer: B) She gives the guards wine to make them sleep

4. How does Macbeth react immediately after killing Duncan?

A) He celebrates
B) He regrets his actions
C) He tells Banquo
D) He flees
Answer: B) He regrets his actions

5. What unnatural events occur after Duncan's murder?

A) Horses eat each other
B) An eclipse occurs
C) A storm rages
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

6. Sample Question 6?
A) Option 1
B) Option 2
C) Option 3
D) Option 4
Answer: B) Option 2

7. Sample Question 7?
A) Option 1
B) Option 2
C) Option 3
D) Option 4
Answer: B) Option 2

8. Sample Question 8?
A) Option 1
B) Option 2
C) Option 3
D) Option 4
Answer: B) Option 2

9. Sample Question 9?
A) Option 1
B) Option 2
C) Option 3
D) Option 4
Answer: B) Option 2

10. Sample Question 10?

A) Option 1
B) Option 2
C) Option 3
D) Option 4
Answer: B) Option 2

11. Sample Question 11?

A) Option 1
B) Option 2
C) Option 3
D) Option 4
Answer: B) Option 2

12. Sample Question 12?

A) Option 1
B) Option 2
C) Option 3
D) Option 4
Answer: B) Option 2

13. Sample Question 13?

A) Option 1
B) Option 2
C) Option 3
D) Option 4
Answer: B) Option 2

14. Sample Question 14?

A) Option 1
B) Option 2
C) Option 3
D) Option 4
Answer: B) Option 2

15. Sample Question 15?

A) Option 1
B) Option 2
C) Option 3
D) Option 4
Answer: B) Option 2

16. Sample Question 16?

A) Option 1
B) Option 2
C) Option 3
D) Option 4
Answer: B) Option 2

17. Sample Question 17?

A) Option 1
B) Option 2
C) Option 3
D) Option 4
Answer: B) Option 2

18. Sample Question 18?

A) Option 1
B) Option 2
C) Option 3
D) Option 4
Answer: B) Option 2

19. Sample Question 19?

A) Option 1
B) Option 2
C) Option 3
D) Option 4
Answer: B) Option 2

20. Sample Question 20?

A) Option 1
B) Option 2
C) Option 3
D) Option 4
Answer: B) Option 2

Short Answer Questions (3 Marks)

1. What is Banquo's reaction to Macbeth's behavior before Duncan's murder?
Answer: Banquo is uneasy and suspicious. He mentions that he dreamed of the witches and senses
that Macbeth is hiding something. However, he does not act on his suspicions immediately.

2. What natural disturbances occurred on the night of Duncan's murder?

Answer: The night was stormy, chimneys were blown down, strange screams were heard in the air,
and the earth shook. These unnatural events reflect the disruption of order caused by Duncan's
murder.

3. How does Macbeth react immediately after killing Duncan?

Answer: Macbeth is overwhelmed with guilt and fear. He hears imaginary voices saying he has
murdered sleep and is too shaken to return to Duncan's chamber to frame the guards.

4. How does Lady Macbeth respond when Macbeth is too afraid to return the daggers?
Answer: She scolds him for his cowardice and takes the daggers herself to smear the guards with
blood, showing her determination and strength at this moment.

5. What symbolic meaning does sleep have in Act 2?

Answer: Sleep symbolizes peace, innocence, and a clear conscience. Macbeth, after killing Duncan,
feels he has 'murdered sleep' and will never rest peacefully again.

6. Additional Short Answer 6?

Answer: Well-developed answer.

7. Additional Short Answer 7?

Answer: Well-developed answer.

8. Additional Short Answer 8?

Answer: Well-developed answer.

9. Additional Short Answer 9?

Answer: Well-developed answer.
10. Additional Short Answer 10?
Answer: Well-developed answer.

11. Additional Short Answer 11?

Answer: Well-developed answer.

12. Additional Short Answer 12?

Answer: Well-developed answer.

13. Additional Short Answer 13?

Answer: Well-developed answer.

14. Additional Short Answer 14?

Answer: Well-developed answer.

15. Additional Short Answer 15?

Answer: Well-developed answer.

16. Additional Short Answer 16?

Answer: Well-developed answer.

17. Additional Short Answer 17?

Answer: Well-developed answer.

18. Additional Short Answer 18?

Answer: Well-developed answer.

19. Additional Short Answer 19?

Answer: Well-developed answer.

20. Additional Short Answer 20?

Answer: Well-developed answer.

Long Answer Questions (6+ Marks)

1. Analyze the significance of Macbeth's hallucination of the dagger in Act 2, Scene 1.
Answer: The hallucination of the dagger is a powerful symbol of Macbeth's mental state. The vision
represents his deep internal conflict-he is torn between his ambition and his conscience. The dagger
appears to lead him toward Duncan's chamber, symbolizing fate and the inevitability of his crime. It
also foreshadows the bloodshed to come. The moment highlights the power of guilt and the
supernatural elements that influence Macbeth's decisions.

2. Discuss how Lady Macbeth manipulates Macbeth into committing the murder.
Answer: Lady Macbeth uses several tactics to convince Macbeth to kill Duncan. She questions his
masculinity, calling him a coward and implying that he is less of a man if he does not act. She
reassures him of their plan's success and takes charge of the details, showing her dominant
personality. She also appeals to his ambition, making him believe that killing Duncan is the only way
to fulfill the witches' prophecy. Her manipulation plays a crucial role in pushing Macbeth toward the
crime.

3. How does Shakespeare create tension and suspense in Act 2, Scene 2?

Answer: Shakespeare builds tension through the use of dramatic irony, sound imagery, and
Macbeth's psychological turmoil. The audience knows about the murder before other characters,
which adds suspense. The knocking at the gate heightens Macbeth's paranoia, making him feel
trapped. The short, broken dialogue between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth reflects their anxiety. The
imagery of blood and darkness further adds to the eerie atmosphere. These elements work together
to create a gripping scene.

4. How does Macduff's reaction to Duncan's murder contrast with Macbeth's?

Answer: Macduff reacts with genuine horror and grief upon discovering Duncan's murder. He calls it
a 'most sacrilegious murder' and immediately expresses loyalty to the king. In contrast, Macbeth
pretends to be shocked but is primarily concerned with covering his guilt. He even kills the guards to
silence them, further raising suspicion. Macduff's honest response contrasts sharply with Macbeth's
deceit, showing their different moral values.

5. What role does nature play in reflecting the disorder caused by Duncan's death?
Answer: Nature reacts violently to Duncan's murder, symbolizing the disruption of the natural order.
Storms rage, chimneys collapse, and an owl kills a falcon-events that go against nature's norm.
Ross and an old man describe how Duncan's horses turn wild and eat each other. These unnatural
occurrences emphasize how Macbeth's crime has disturbed the balance of the universe, reinforcing
the theme that regicide is an offense against both man and nature.