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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Macbeth plotting to kill Banquo at all?
(a) The prophecy of Banquo's sons becoming kings.
(b) His knowledge of his crimes.
(c) A passing reference to his belief in Macbeth murdering Duncan.
(d) His disloyal heart.

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

3. What is so surprising about the way Lady Macbeth treats the king when he arrives at her castle in Act 1, Scene 6?
(a) She should be grateful to him.
(b) She did not seem nervous before.
(c) It appears she has changed her mind.
(d) She is planning his murder.

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

5. What does Lady Macbeth says she has in her mind after hearing the prophecy of the witches?
(a) A serpent's cunning.
(b) Lavish wishes.
(c) Murderous intentions.
(d) Important plans.

6. What does Malcolm tell Duncan of the Thane of Cawdor just before the new Thane is named?
(a) He is still dangerous even in death.
(b) He died with dignity.
(c) He ran like a dog.
(d) His men still honor him.

7. Where do the witches go after Scotland's battle is over?
(a) The sea shore.
(b) A heath.
(c) The desert.
(d) A cave.

8. in Act 1, Scene 3, what do the witches tell Macbeth he will become?
(a) The Thane of Cawdor.
(b) A rich duke.
(c) The king of England.
(d) The leader of the army.

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

10. Who escapes the ambush on Banquo in Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) His guards.
(b) His servants.
(c) Macduff.
(d) His son.

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

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

13. How are Banquo and Fleance related?
(a) Fleance and Banquo are brothers.
(b) Fleance is Banquo's father.
(c) Banquo is Fleance's father.
(d) Banquo is Fleance's uncle.

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

15. When do the witches want to meet?
(a) At the turn of the year.
(b) After a mighty battle.
(c) Before the sun sets.
(d) The dawn before Macbeth's death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Macbeth say the people would do if Duncan were killed?

2. How are Malcolm and Duncan related?

3. In Act 1, Scene 2, why does the sergeant not finish telling Duncan of the battle?

4. What does Duncan give Lady Macbeth in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. What does the person who escaped the ambush on Banquo in Act 3, Scene 3 do?

(see the answer keys)

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