Wk17L1 Quiz Act 1 Sc 7 If it were done when 'tis done

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ACt 1 Scene 7Macbeth's Speech: 'If it were done when 'tis done ...'

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Question 1 of 5

Which statement best summarises Macbeth's attitude to killing King Duncan in this speech?

Macbeth is beginning to have doubts about murdering Duncan.

He doesn't believe the witches' predictions; he has decided not to do anything.

He is fully committed to killing the king.

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Question 2 of 5

According to this line, what is his main motive for considering killing Duncan?"if the assassination / Could trammel up the consequence and catch / With his surcease success"

ambition

guilt

fear

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Question 3 of 5

Which quotation shows Macbeth is concerned that his violent actions will return to haunt him?

"We but teach bloody instructions, which, being taught, return to plague th'inventor"

"If it were done when 'tis done ... it were done quickly"

"I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent"

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Question 4 of 5

What reason does Macbeth give for not killing Duncan?

He owes Duncan loyalty and protection as his kinsman, as his subject and as his host.

He does not have the ability to kill someone.

Duncan will soon die naturally as he is old.

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Question 5 of 5

What evidence does Macbeth give that King Duncan is a good king?

News of the king's death will bring the people so much sorrow it would be like the wind is "drown[ing"in tears.

He has reigned successfully for many years with no public unrest.

He is very rich and wealthy.

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