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

2. Who does Macduff think is responsible for killing Duncan?
(a) The chamberlains.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) Donalbain.

3. What does Ross say about Macduff after he has fled?
(a) He deserves whatever fate he gets.
(b) He is a snake and a coward.
(c) He has reason to fear.
(d) He is noble and wise.

4. What title does Duncan hold?
(a) Duke.
(b) Magistrate.
(c) King.
(d) General.

5. What are the witches doing at the beginning of Act 4?
(a) Stirring things in their cauldron.
(b) Chanting.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Sleeping.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are speaking at the beginning of Act 5?

2. What does Macbeth ask his wife to prepare for him for after he has completed his chore in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. Where is Malcolm when the other soldiers are at Dunsinane?

4. What does Macbeth see at the banquet that no one else does?

5. What does Banquo acknowledge in his soliloquy at the beginning of Act 3?

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