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

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

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

4. How many soldiers are in Dunsinane in Act 5, Scene 3?
(a) 100,000.
(b) 1,000.
(c) 10,000.
(d) 1,000,000.

5. Where does Donalbain go after Duncan's death?
(a) Ireland.
(b) England.
(c) Wales.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Macbeth's first reaction to the witches?

2. How old is the Old Man?

3. Where is this play set?

4. What is the one thing that will frighten Macbeth?

5. What is the second apparition to appear to Macbeth when he meets with the witches?

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