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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. Who is the first person to see the king dead?
(a) Lady Macbeth.
(b) Macduff.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) Lennox.

2. 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 laughs.
(d) She pretends to cry.

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

4. What two reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan?
(a) Lady Macbeth is crazy, and Duncan loves them both.
(b) Macbeth is his host and he is a kinsman.
(c) Duncan is the king and Macbeth loves him.
(d) The prophecy will come true on its own, and he is likely to be caught.

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) Ambitions unto death.
(d) Deep and dark secrets.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is to be the new Thane of Cawdor?

4. What is Lady Macbeth assured of after Banquo rides away from the castle in Act 3, Scene 2?

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

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