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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 is not the time.
(b) He must not be seen as the culprit.
(c) He cannot do it himself.
(d) It must be done soon.

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

3. What is Lady Macbeth trying to do while she is sleeping?
(a) Kill Duncan.
(b) Put on her crown.
(c) Repent.
(d) Wash her hands.

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

5. What does the person who escaped the ambush on Banquo in Act 3, Scene 3 do?
(a) Cry out to the village what is happening.
(b) Stands and fights.
(c) Pretends to be dead.
(d) Ride away at top speed.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who kills Banquo?

4. Who does Lady Macbeth want to frame for Duncan's murder?

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

(see the answer key)

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