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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 does Banquo know that Macbeth will not remain king?
(a) He had a dream of Macbeth's assassination.
(b) Banquo's sons were prophecied to be kings.
(c) Macbeth is sick.
(d) He thinks Macbeth will step down when he sees how hard it is to be king.

2. Where is the Old Man standing when he first appears on stage?
(a) In the forest.
(b) In a dining hall.
(c) Outside Macbeth's castle.
(d) In his room.

3. What does Macbeth ask Seyton to do as the army approaches in Act 5, Scene 3?
(a) Send a message to the army.
(b) Prepare his armor.
(c) Protect his wife.
(d) Rally his own troops.

4. In Act 1, Scene 4, in an aside to the audience, what does Macbeth say he is carrying?
(a) Deep and dark secrets.
(b) Black and deep desires.
(c) A murderous heart.
(d) Ambitions unto death.

5. What must the loser of the battle between Scotland and it's enemy do in order to bury their dead men?
(a) Steal the bodies in the night.
(b) Release their prisoners.
(c) Beg for mercy.
(d) Pay a tribute.

Short Answer Questions

1. What title is Malcolm given after the battle is over?

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

3. In Act 4, Scene 3, what does Macduff promise Malcolm he is not?

4. What does Macduff do when he hears his family has been murdered?

5. How does Lady Macbeth hear about the prophecy of the witches?

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