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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gave Lady Macbeth the courage to continue with her plot in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Wine.
(b) Words from her husband.
(c) Motivation.
(d) A picture of a queen.

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

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

4. What does Macbeth ask mighty Neptune for help with?
(a) Killing Duncan.
(b) Becoming king.
(c) Washing blood off his hands.
(d) Resisting his wife.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Macbeth ask his wife to prepare for him for after he has completed his chore in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. Who kills Banquo?

4. Where did Banquo receive 20 gashes?

5. How is the first witch offended in Act 1, Scene 3?

(see the answer key)

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