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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has most of Macbeth's army done while the army in Dunsinane prepares for battle?
(a) Switched sides.
(b) Found armor.
(c) Fled.
(d) Sent faulty information to the spies.

2. What does Banquo suffer from on his first night in Macbeth's castle?
(a) Horrible dreams.
(b) Flashes of hot and cold.
(c) Bad thoughts.
(d) A terrible rash.

3. Why is Banquo not able to attend the banquet until nightfall?
(a) He has a long ride to make.
(b) He needs some rest.
(c) He has to deliver the news of the new king ot the neighboring villages.
(d) He must attend to some important matters of state.

4. What does Macduff do when he hears his family has been murdered?
(a) Swears vengeance on Macbeth.
(b) Puts together an army of English soldiers.
(c) Faints.
(d) Puts on mourning apparel.

5. What do the witches plan to harvest from the moon?
(a) Dust of the moon.
(b) A vaporous drop.
(c) Artificial light.
(d) A key to darkness.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Macbeth say he will have to do if he is caught murdering the king?

3. What does Macbeth decide he must do when he sees the army at his castle in Act 5, Scene 7?

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

5. How is Lady Macbeth told of the king's murder the morning after?

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