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

2. Who is speaking with the Old Man when he first appears on stage?
(a) Ross.
(b) Donalbain.
(c) Lennox.
(d) Malcolm.

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

4. What does Lady Macbeth says she has in her mind after hearing the prophecy of the witches?
(a) Important plans.
(b) Lavish wishes.
(c) Murderous intentions.
(d) A serpent's cunning.

5. Who is the main enemy of Scotland at the time of this play?
(a) Germany.
(b) Norway.
(c) England.
(d) Scandinavia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Lennox tell Macbeth about the night of Duncan's murder?

2. Who is assisting the main enemy of Scotland at the time of this play?

3. What is Lady Macbeth trying to do while she is sleeping?

4. Where does Duncan decide to camp at the beginning of the play?

5. What is so surprising to Lady Macbeth about an old man in Act 5, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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