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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 two reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan?
(a) Macbeth is his host and he is a kinsman.
(b) Duncan is the king and Macbeth loves him.
(c) Lady Macbeth is crazy, and Duncan loves them both.
(d) The prophecy will come true on its own, and he is likely to be caught.

2. What does Macbeth say he will have to do if he is caught murdering the king?
(a) Go to prison.
(b) Fight another war.
(c) Frame his wife.
(d) Kill himself.

3. How are Banquo and Fleance related?
(a) Banquo is Fleance's father.
(b) Banquo is Fleance's uncle.
(c) Fleance and Banquo are brothers.
(d) Fleance is Banquo's father.

4. Who is helping Macduff when he flees after Banquo's murder?
(a) Malcolm.
(b) Fleance.
(c) Donalbain.
(d) Ross.

5. What does Macbeth feel that Banquo has stripped him of?
(a) His regal nature.
(b) His victory in battle.
(c) His lineage.
(d) His pride.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is speaking with the Old Man when he first appears on stage?

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

3. What does Lady Macbeth says she has in her mind after hearing the prophecy of the witches?

4. Who kills Banquo?

5. What kind of land is featured in Act 1, Scene 1?

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