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

2. How is Macbeth's plan not fulfilled in Banquo's murder?
(a) Banquo wounded his murderer before he died.
(b) Banquo was the wrong man to kill.
(c) News spreads of who did it.
(d) Banquo's son escapes.

3. 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.

4. What has been happening to Lady Macbeth since Banquo's death?
(a) She has been followed by Banquo's ghost.
(b) She has been having horrible dreams.
(c) She has been sleepwalking.
(d) She has been having hallucinations.

5. Where is Banquo killed?
(a) In a forest.
(b) On the road.
(c) At an inn.
(d) Near the palace.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where does the first scene in Act 5 take place?

4. What is Lady Macbeth trying to do while she is sleeping?

5. What does a doctor say Lady Macbeth needs to heal?

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