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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 to be the new Thane of Cawdor?
(a) Malcolm.
(b) Macbeth.
(c) Duncan.
(d) Lennox.

2. What did Lennox tell Macbeth about the night of Duncan's murder?
(a) He had horrendous dreams.
(b) He was kept awake by strange noises and lamentations.
(c) He had never had a more peaceful night in his life.
(d) He felt as if he had been drugged to sleep deep.

3. What are the witches rebuked for the morning after Banquo's murder?
(a) Not warning Fleance about the prophecy of his kingship.
(b) Not warning Banquo about his impending death.
(c) Not alerting Hecate about Macbeth.
(d) Not warning Macbeth about Fleance.

4. What do the witches plan to show Macbeth the morning after Banquo's murder?
(a) His future disgrace.
(b) A prophecy of lies.
(c) His sins.
(d) His destiny.

5. How are Malcolm and Duncan related?
(a) Malcom is Duncan's son.
(b) Duncan is Malcolm's son.
(c) Malcolm is Duncan's nephew.
(d) Malcolm and Duncan are cousins.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the witches plan to do with that which they harvest from the moon?

2. Who has sole responsibility for the impending doom of Banquo?

3. Who is the first person to see the king dead?

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

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

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