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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the witches plan to do with that which they harvest from the moon?
(a) Create evil sprites.
(b) Look into the future.
(c) Envelop Macbeth in darkness.
(d) Cause Macbeth to sleep so that he may be murdered in his bed.

2. What two reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan?
(a) Macbeth is his host and he is a kinsman.
(b) Duncan is the king and Macbeth loves him.
(c) The prophecy will come true on its own, and he is likely to be caught.
(d) Lady Macbeth is crazy, and Duncan loves them both.

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

4. Which of the following is NOT a strange anomaly seen by the old man?
(a) Darkness at noon day.
(b) A great falcon being killed by a mousing owl.
(c) Horses eating each other.
(d) Owls flying at noon.

5. Who suggests the form of camouflage that the army in Dunsinane uses?
(a) General Siward.
(b) Macduff.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) Donabain.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the soldiers in Dunsinane plan to purge Macbeth of his anger?

2. What does Macbeth say about killing Duncan after Duncan arrives at his castle?

3. Who is sent for to help the wounded sergeant in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. Who of the following has NOT fled the country by Act 4, Scene 2?

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

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