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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the soldiers in Dunsinane plan to purge Macbeth of his anger?
(a) Take his wife captive.
(b) Gentle persuasion.
(c) Righteous war.
(d) Kill the traitors.

2. Where does the first scene in Act 5 take place?
(a) An anteroom in Macbeth's castle.
(b) An inn.
(c) A wood.
(d) Macduff's castle.

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

4. What does Duncan give Lady Macbeth in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) A title.
(b) A ration of strong wine.
(c) A diamond.
(d) A kiss.

5. Why is Macbeth not at all disturbed by the war drums?
(a) He thinks they are fighting for him.
(b) He feel protected from his enemies.
(c) He thinks they are preparing a tribute to him.
(d) He cannot hear them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is helping Macduff when he flees after Banquo's murder?

2. Who of the following has NOT fled the country by Act 4, Scene 2?

3. What two reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan?

4. What do the soldiers in Dunsinane enter Act 5, Scene 2 with?

5. Who do the witches meet with the morning after Banquo's murder?

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