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

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

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

He is fully committed to killing the king.

Macbeth is beginning to have doubts about murdering Duncan.

Question 1 of 5

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

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guilt

ambition

fear

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"

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

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

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

Question 3 of 5

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

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

Duncan will soon die naturally as he is old.

He does not have the ability to kill someone.

Question 4 of 5

What reason does Macbeth give for not killing Duncan?

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He is very rich and wealthy.

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

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

Question 5 of 5

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

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