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

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

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

4. Where does Donalbain go after Duncan's death?
(a) Ireland.
(b) England.
(c) France.
(d) Wales.

5. In Act 1, Scene 4, in an aside to the audience, what does Macbeth say he is carrying?
(a) Black and deep desires.
(b) Deep and dark secrets.
(c) Ambitions unto death.
(d) A murderous heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is to be the new Thane of Cawdor?

2. What does Macbeth say he will have to do if he is caught murdering the king?

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

4. Who does Banquo think killed Duncan?

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

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