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    Macbeth Comprehension Act Four

    Test your knowledge of basic plot, character analysis, imagery, and language on the fourth Act of this famous Shakespeare play.

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    What do the witches compare their potion to in the opening of Act three?

    2

    What does the first apparition warn Macbeth of?

    3

    What does the second apparition allude to when it mentions harm coming to Macbeth?

    4

    What does Macbeth say in response to the third apparition's prediction?

    5

    What is the apparition of Banquo carrying with him?

    6

    What deed does Macbeth talk about when he says, "This deed I’ll do before this purpose cool."

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    What does Lady MacDuff tell her son?

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    What does Malcom do in order to test MacDuff?

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    What does MacDuff say has caused the downfall of many kings?

    10

    What news does the Doctor deliver to Malcolm and MacDuff while they are in England?