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

2. Who do the witches meet with the morning after Banquo's murder?
(a) Macbeth.
(b) Hecate.
(c) Banquo.
(d) Fleance.

3. What is Lady Macbeth's reaction when she is told of the king's death the morning after?
(a) She faints.
(b) She acts shocked.
(c) She laughs.
(d) She pretends to cry.

4. What does Banquo say about Macbeth's castle when he first arrives there?
(a) It is fit for a king.
(b) It is larger than he had anticipated.
(c) It is pleasant and inviting.
(d) It is dark and dreary.

5. Who is the chief guest at Macbeth's celebration feast?
(a) Lennox.
(b) Macduff.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) Banquo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the witches go after Scotland's battle is over?

2. Where is Macbeth's castle?

3. Who is Duncan's heir?

4. How are Banquo and Fleance related?

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

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