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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. Who does Macbeth hire after Banquo leaves the castle for the day in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Cooks.
(b) Thieves.
(c) Guards.
(d) Murderers.

2. What does Lady Macbeth hear shortly after the deed with Duncan is done in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) A bell tolling.
(b) An owl shriek.
(c) The chamberlains yelling.
(d) The hissing of a cat.

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

4. How many witches are there?
(a) Six.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

5. Who has sole responsibility for the impending doom of Banquo?
(a) Macbeth.
(b) Lady Macbeth.
(c) Donalbain.
(d) Macduff.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the witches vow to do at the beginning of the play?

3. Which of the following is NOT a strange anomaly seen by the old man?

4. What does Macbeth say he will have to do if he is caught murdering the king?

5. Who of the following is NOT found in Act 1, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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