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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. Why is Macbeth plotting to kill Banquo at all?
(a) A passing reference to his belief in Macbeth murdering Duncan.
(b) His disloyal heart.
(c) His knowledge of his crimes.
(d) The prophecy of Banquo's sons becoming kings.

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

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

4. After the murders of Duncan and Banquo, what do the witches view Macbeth as?
(a) A wayward son.
(b) A burgeoning evil.
(c) A foolhardy man.
(d) An amusing toy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the witches rebuked for the morning after Banquo's murder?

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

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

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

5. What does Malcolm tell Duncan of the Thane of Cawdor just before the new Thane is named?

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