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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Lady Macbeth want to frame for Duncan's murder?

3. How is the Porter speaking of death when he first appears on stage?

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

5. What does Macbeth think his wife will do after she hears of Banquo's murder?

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