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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the person who escaped the ambush on Banquo in Act 3, Scene 3 do?
(a) Stands and fights.
(b) Cry out to the village what is happening.
(c) Ride away at top speed.
(d) Pretends to be dead.

2. What title is Malcolm given after the battle is over?
(a) Thane of Cawdor.
(b) King of Scotland.
(c) Duke of Greenwich.
(d) Prince of Cumberland.

3. Who offends the first witch in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) A young maiden.
(b) A sailor's wife.
(c) A shopkeeper.
(d) A soldier.

4. What did Macbeth do to Macdonwald?
(a) Stabbed him in the heart.
(b) Poisoned him.
(c) Ripped him in half with his sword.
(d) Cut off his head.

5. Who does Duncan meet as he sets up camp at the beginning of the play?
(a) A messenger.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) One of the witches.
(d) A wounded soldier.

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

7. What does Lady Macbeth hear shortly after the deed with Duncan is done in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) The chamberlains yelling.
(b) The hissing of a cat.
(c) A bell tolling.
(d) An owl shriek.

8. What does a voice tell Macbeth he shall do no more after killing Duncan?
(a) Kill.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Eat.
(d) Love.

9. What did Lennox tell Macbeth about the night of Duncan's murder?
(a) He was kept awake by strange noises and lamentations.
(b) He felt as if he had been drugged to sleep deep.
(c) He had never had a more peaceful night in his life.
(d) He had horrendous dreams.

10. What do the witches say are their greatest pleasure in life?
(a) Killing.
(b) Deceiving.
(c) Conjuring.
(d) Serving.

11. Which of the following is NOT a strange anomaly seen by the old man?
(a) A great falcon being killed by a mousing owl.
(b) Horses eating each other.
(c) Owls flying at noon.
(d) Darkness at noon day.

12. Who is the hero of the battle between Scotland and its main enemy?
(a) The Thane of Cawdor.
(b) Sweno.
(c) Duncan.
(d) Macbeth.

13. How many witches are there?
(a) Five.
(b) Six.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

14. Who is the chief guest at Macbeth's celebration feast?
(a) Banquo.
(b) Macduff.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) Lennox.

15. What does Lady Macbeth tell her husband to do in front of the king when he comes to their home?
(a) Get him alone.
(b) Play the innocent.
(c) Poison him.
(d) Praise his masterful mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Macbeth say about killing Duncan after Duncan arrives at his castle?

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

3. What does Lady Macbeth give the chamberlains to make them sleep?

4. Where does Donalbain go after Duncan's death?

5. What does Macbeth ask mighty Neptune for help with?

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