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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 Macbeth think his wife will do after she hears of Banquo's murder?
(a) Laugh.
(b) Cry.
(c) Celebrate.
(d) Faint.

2. What is Lady Macbeth assured of after Banquo rides away from the castle in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Banquo will be in attendance that night.
(b) Banquo is completely unaware of their evil plots.
(c) Banquo is in alliance with Macbeth.
(d) Banquo will be killed.

3. What title is Malcolm given after the battle is over?
(a) Thane of Cawdor.
(b) King of Scotland.
(c) Prince of Cumberland.
(d) Duke of Greenwich.

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

5. In Act 1, Scene 4, in an aside to the audience, what does Macbeth say he is carrying?
(a) Black and deep desires.
(b) A murderous heart.
(c) Deep and dark secrets.
(d) Ambitions unto death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Macbeth say about killing Duncan after Duncan arrives at his castle?

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

3. How is Lady Macbeth told of the king's murder the morning after?

4. Who do the witches meet with the morning after Banquo's murder?

5. Who does Banquo think killed Duncan?

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