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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 Malcolm tell Duncan of the Thane of Cawdor just before the new Thane is named?
(a) His men still honor him.
(b) He ran like a dog.
(c) He is still dangerous even in death.
(d) He died with dignity.

2. What is Lady Macbeth assured of after Banquo rides away from the castle in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Banquo will be in attendance that night.
(b) Banquo will be killed.
(c) Banquo is in alliance with Macbeth.
(d) Banquo is completely unaware of their evil plots.

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. Who does Banquo think killed Duncan?
(a) Macbeth.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Donalbain.
(d) Lady Macbeth.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the witches plan to harvest from the moon?

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

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

5. After the murders of Duncan and Banquo, what do the witches view Macbeth as?

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