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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first to greet Duncan at Macbeth's castle?
(a) Malcolm.
(b) A servant.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) Lady Macbeth.

2. What is Lady Macbeth's reaction when she is told of the king's death the morning after?
(a) She pretends to cry.
(b) She faints.
(c) She acts shocked.
(d) She laughs.

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

4. Who do the witches plan to meet after parting in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) MacDonwald.
(b) McBride.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) Duncan.

5. What two reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan?
(a) The prophecy will come true on its own, and he is likely to be caught.
(b) Macbeth is his host and he is a kinsman.
(c) Lady Macbeth is crazy, and Duncan loves them both.
(d) Duncan is the king and Macbeth loves him.

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

7. What does Banquo say about Macbeth's castle when he first arrives there?
(a) It is fit for a king.
(b) It is pleasant and inviting.
(c) It is dark and dreary.
(d) It is larger than he had anticipated.

8. What does Macbeth say he will have to do if he is caught murdering the king?
(a) Fight another war.
(b) Kill himself.
(c) Frame his wife.
(d) Go to prison.

9. What does Macbeth feel that Banquo has stripped him of?
(a) His regal nature.
(b) His pride.
(c) His victory in battle.
(d) His lineage.

10. What color does Macbeth say he shall make the green sea?
(a) Black.
(b) White.
(c) Blue.
(d) Red.

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

12. What is the weather like at the beginning of the play?
(a) Sunny and bright.
(b) Lightning and thunder.
(c) Dark and misty.
(d) Torrential rain.

13. Who has sole responsibility for the impending doom of Banquo?
(a) Donalbain.
(b) Lady Macbeth.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) Macduff.

14. In Act 1, Scene 2, why does the sergeant not finish telling Duncan of the battle?
(a) He faints from loss of blood.
(b) He falls asleep.
(c) He dies.
(d) He is too overcome with emotion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What must the loser of the battle between Scotland and it's enemy do in order to bury their dead men?

2. Who of the following is NOT found in Act 1, Scene 2?

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

4. Who kills Banquo?

5. Who is the hero of the battle between Scotland and its main enemy?

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