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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 4, in an aside to the audience, what does Macbeth say he is carrying?
(a) Ambitions unto death.
(b) Deep and dark secrets.
(c) A murderous heart.
(d) Black and deep desires.

2. What do the witches plan to do with that which they harvest from the moon?
(a) Create evil sprites.
(b) Look into the future.
(c) Cause Macbeth to sleep so that he may be murdered in his bed.
(d) Envelop Macbeth in darkness.

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

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

5. Who do the witches meet with the morning after Banquo's murder?
(a) Macbeth.
(b) Hecate.
(c) Banquo.
(d) Fleance.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Malcolm and Duncan related?

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

3. What is Lady Macbeth assured of after Banquo rides away from the castle in Act 3, Scene 2?

4. What title is Malcolm given after the battle is over?

5. What two reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan?

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