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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. Who is assisting the main enemy of Scotland at the time of this play?
(a) MacDuff.
(b) The Witches.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) The Thane of Cawdor.

2. What does Macbeth ask mighty Neptune for help with?
(a) Washing blood off his hands.
(b) Resisting his wife.
(c) Becoming king.
(d) Killing Duncan.

3. What news terrifies Macbeth at his banquet?
(a) The murderer wants more money.
(b) Fleance escaped.
(c) Banquo's death had witnesses.
(d) Banquo is dead.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What title does Duncan hold?

2. What happens to the original Thane of Cawdor?

3. Where does Duncan decide to camp at the beginning of the play?

4. What does the first apparition warn Macbeth against?

5. What does Lady Macbeth hear shortly after the deed with Duncan is done in Act 2, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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