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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Malcolm tell Duncan of the Thane of Cawdor just before the new Thane is named?
(a) His men still honor him.
(b) He ran like a dog.
(c) He died with dignity.
(d) He is still dangerous even in death.

3. What is Lady Macbeth's reaction when she is told of the king's death the morning after?
(a) She faints.
(b) She acts shocked.
(c) She pretends to cry.
(d) She laughs.

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

5. Who does Lady Macbeth want to frame for Duncan's murder?
(a) A servant.
(b) Lennox.
(c) His chamberlains.
(d) Malcolm.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What news does Macbeth choose to not tell his wife after Banquo rides away from the castle in Act 3, Scene 2?

3. Why is Macbeth plotting to kill Banquo at all?

4. In Act 1, Scene 4, in an aside to the audience, what does Macbeth say he is carrying?

5. Where does Donalbain go after Duncan's death?

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