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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 news does Macbeth choose to not tell his wife after Banquo rides away from the castle in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Banquo is coming to the banquet.
(b) Banquo is in alliance with them.
(c) He has a plan to kill Banquo.
(d) Banquo is unaware of their evil plots thus far.

2. Who has sole responsibility for the impending doom of Banquo?
(a) Macbeth.
(b) Macduff.
(c) Donalbain.
(d) Lady Macbeth.

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

4. What does Macbeth say about killing Duncan after Duncan arrives at his castle?
(a) It is not the time.
(b) He cannot do it himself.
(c) It must be done soon.
(d) He must not be seen as the culprit.

5. How is the Porter speaking of death when he first appears on stage?
(a) He is weeping about dead relatives of his.
(b) He is whispering strange tales of ghosts and demons.
(c) He is telling knock-knock jokes about death.
(d) He is delivering a serious sermon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the witches plan to show Macbeth the morning after Banquo's murder?

2. What does Macbeth say the people would do if Duncan were killed?

3. What is Lady Macbeth's reaction when she is told of the king's death the morning after?

4. What title is Malcolm given after the battle is over?

5. Who does Banquo think killed Duncan?

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