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

2. What does Lady Macbeth say she would do before breaking a promise?
(a) Kill her own child.
(b) Kill herself.
(c) Kill her husband.
(d) Go mad.

3. What is so surprising to Lady Macbeth about an old man in Act 5, Scene 1?
(a) How easily he died.
(b) How much blood he has.
(c) How loud his voice was in death.
(d) How wise he is.

4. What two reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan?
(a) The prophecy will come true on its own, and he is likely to be caught.
(b) Duncan is the king and Macbeth loves him.
(c) Macbeth is his host and he is a kinsman.
(d) Lady Macbeth is crazy, and Duncan loves them both.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who escapes the ambush on Banquo in Act 3, Scene 3?

2. What does Macbeth say about killing Duncan after Duncan arrives at his castle?

3. How is Macbeth's plan not fulfilled in Banquo's murder?

4. What has been happening to Lady Macbeth since Banquo's death?

5. What does Macbeth say he will have to do if he is caught murdering the king?

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