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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 does Lady Macduff say her husband's flight makes her look like?
(a) A traitor.
(b) Helpless.
(c) Unprotected.
(d) The family of a coward.

2. What did Lennox tell Macbeth about the night of Duncan's murder?
(a) He was kept awake by strange noises and lamentations.
(b) He had horrendous dreams.
(c) He felt as if he had been drugged to sleep deep.
(d) He had never had a more peaceful night in his life.

3. When do the witches want to meet?
(a) After a mighty battle.
(b) The dawn before Macbeth's death.
(c) At the turn of the year.
(d) Before the sun sets.

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

5. What does Lady Macbeth plan after hearing about the prophecy from the witches?
(a) A list of enemies.
(b) A feast.
(c) The murder of the king.
(d) New legislation.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Act 1, Scene 2, why does the sergeant not finish telling Duncan of the battle?

3. What is Lady Macbeth assured of after Banquo rides away from the castle in Act 3, Scene 2?

4. In Act 1, Scene 4, in an aside to the audience, what does Macbeth say he is carrying?

5. Who appears at the door when the banquet first begins?

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