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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 does Macbeth tell the unexpected visitor to the hall at the beginning of the banquet to do?
(a) Wash himself.
(b) Stand outside.
(c) Take a seat.
(d) Deliver his message.

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

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

4. Who is the first person to see the king dead?
(a) Malcolm.
(b) Lennox.
(c) Lady Macbeth.
(d) Macduff.

5. What gave Lady Macbeth the courage to continue with her plot in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) A picture of a queen.
(b) Wine.
(c) Motivation.
(d) Words from her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Macduff's son compare himself to when he hears that his father has fled?

2. Where did the army get the boughs they are holding?

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

4. Where is Macbeth going to be crowned king?

5. Who kills Banquo?

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