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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 is the Old Man standing when he first appears on stage?
(a) In a dining hall.
(b) In his room.
(c) Outside Macbeth's castle.
(d) In the forest.

2. How does Lady Macbeth hear about the prophecy of the witches?
(a) Duncan tells her about it.
(b) She sees it in a dream.
(c) Her husband writes a letter about it.
(d) One of the witches comes to tell her.

3. How does Macbeth feel about what his army has done while the army in Dunsinane prepares for battle?
(a) He is proud of their cunning.
(b) He is angered.
(c) He cares not at all.
(d) He is still confident that he will win.

4. What does the person who escaped the ambush on Banquo in Act 3, Scene 3 do?
(a) Stands and fights.
(b) Pretends to be dead.
(c) Cry out to the village what is happening.
(d) Ride away at top speed.

5. Who is the hero of the battle between Scotland and its main enemy?
(a) Macbeth.
(b) The Thane of Cawdor.
(c) Duncan.
(d) Sweno.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Macduff's son compare himself to when he hears that his father has fled?

2. Where is Macbeth's castle?

3. Who does Lady Macbeth want to frame for Duncan's murder?

4. What is the second apparition to appear to Macbeth when he meets with the witches?

5. What does Lady Macbeth say she would do before breaking a promise?

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