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

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

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

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

5. 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) He must not be seen as the culprit.
(d) It must be done soon.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does the person who escaped the ambush on Banquo in Act 3, Scene 3 do?

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

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