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

2. What are the witches doing at the beginning of Act 4?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Chanting.
(c) Stirring things in their cauldron.
(d) Dancing.

3. What do the soldiers in Dunsinane enter Act 5, Scene 2 with?
(a) A war scream.
(b) The body of Duncan.
(c) A drum and colors.
(d) Their written strategy.

4. How is Macbeth's plan not fulfilled in Banquo's murder?
(a) Banquo's son escapes.
(b) Banquo wounded his murderer before he died.
(c) News spreads of who did it.
(d) Banquo was the wrong man to kill.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Macbeth say the people would do if Duncan were killed?

2. What do the men in Dunsinane use as camouflage?

3. Who does Macduff think is responsible for killing Duncan?

4. What does Lady Macbeth plan after hearing about the prophecy from the witches?

5. What did Macbeth do to Macdonwald?

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