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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Macbeth say the people would do if Duncan were killed?

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

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

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

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

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