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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Macbeth say about killing Duncan after Duncan arrives at his castle?
(a) It must be done soon.
(b) He cannot do it himself.
(c) He must not be seen as the culprit.
(d) It is not the time.

2. What does Macbeth say the people would do if Duncan were killed?
(a) Go on with their lives.
(b) Cry.
(c) Seek justice.
(d) Fight.

3. Who are speaking at the beginning of Act 5?
(a) Angus and Ross.
(b) Macbeth and his wife.
(c) A gentlewoman and a doctor.
(d) Macduff and his son.

4. Who does Lady Macbeth want to frame for Duncan's murder?
(a) Malcolm.
(b) Lennox.
(c) His chamberlains.
(d) A servant.

5. What does Macbeth say he will have to do if he is caught murdering the king?
(a) Frame his wife.
(b) Fight another war.
(c) Go to prison.
(d) Kill himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is so surprising to Lady Macbeth about an old man in Act 5, Scene 1?

2. Where is Banquo killed?

3. What does Lady Macbeth say she would do before breaking a promise?

4. Who kills Banquo?

5. Where does Banquo's killer wait for him?

(see the answer key)

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