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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 say the people would do if Duncan were killed?
(a) Fight.
(b) Seek justice.
(c) Cry.
(d) Go on with their lives.

2. What does Lady Macbeth say she would do before breaking a promise?
(a) Kill herself.
(b) Kill her husband.
(c) Kill her own child.
(d) Go mad.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why is Macbeth plotting to kill Banquo at all?

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