Assessment Practice
1. Part A: D Part B: C
2. B
Analyze
1. How does Macbeth interpret the prophecies pronounced by the first three Apparitions?
How does the dramatic irony of knowing the Witches’ intent affect your reading of Macbeth’s
interpretations? Macbeth was excited and enthusiastic about them because he sees what he
wants to see. The witches promise Macbeth that Dunsinane Castle would never fall; he
shows no doubt towards them.He was easily tricked by the Weird Sisters into believing that
he is invincible. This "false sense of security" was his downfall.
Infer
2. What is the purpose of the appearance and speech of the messenger in Scene 2? Who might
have sent this messenger?Act IV, scene 2, features the messenger's arrival and speech to
alert Lady Macduff to the fact that she and her children are in grave danger and that
they should leave their home right now.
