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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) Macbeth and his wife.
(b) Macduff and his son.
(c) Angus and Ross.
(d) A gentlewoman and a doctor.

2. Where does the first scene in Act 5 take place?
(a) An inn.
(b) A wood.
(c) An anteroom in Macbeth's castle.
(d) Macduff's castle.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who kills Banquo?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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