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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. Which of these is NOT a guest at Macbeth's castle after the battle?
(a) Angus.
(b) Macdonwald.
(c) Lennox.
(d) Donalbain.

2. What do the witches sense in the air in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Something hopeful.
(b) Something murky.
(c) Something astonishing.
(d) Something unexpected.

3. What kind of land is featured in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Cave.
(b) Forest.
(c) Meadow.
(d) Desert.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the source of the shrill cry Macbeth hears as the army approaches his castle in Act 5, Scene 5?

2. What do the witches plan to show Macbeth the morning after Banquo's murder?

3. What do the witches vow to do at the beginning of the play?

4. What is so surprising to Lady Macbeth about an old man in Act 5, Scene 1?

5. What is Lady Macbeth assured of after Banquo rides away from the castle in Act 3, Scene 2?

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