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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 Macduff do when summoned by Macbeth in Act 3, Scene 6?
(a) Challenges him to a duel.
(b) Pretends to not hear.
(c) Threatens his life.
(d) Refuses to come.

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 never had a more peaceful night in his life.
(c) He had horrendous dreams.
(d) He felt as if he had been drugged to sleep deep.

3. What do the witches do at the beginning of Act 4 when they are joined by Hecate?
(a) Chant.
(b) Dance and sing.
(c) Begin stirring things in their cauldron.
(d) Go to sleep.

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

5. Which of the following is NOT a strange anomaly seen by the old man?
(a) Darkness at noon day.
(b) Horses eating each other.
(c) A great falcon being killed by a mousing owl.
(d) Owls flying at noon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Duncan meet as he sets up camp at the beginning of the play?

2. Who has sole responsibility for the impending doom of Banquo?

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

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

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

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