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

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

3. Who escapes the ambush on Banquo in Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) His servants.
(b) His guards.
(c) Macduff.
(d) His son.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Where is Banquo killed?

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

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