Macbeth Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Macbeth Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of land is featured in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Forest.
(b) Desert.
(c) Meadow.
(d) Cave.

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

3. What news does Macbeth choose to not tell his wife after Banquo rides away from the castle in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) He has a plan to kill Banquo.
(b) Banquo is unaware of their evil plots thus far.
(c) Banquo is in alliance with them.
(d) Banquo is coming to the banquet.

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

5. What does Duncan say gave Macbeth speed after the battle?
(a) Boredom.
(b) Love for his wife.
(c) Joy of his new appointment.
(d) Fear for the safety of his family.

6. What happens to the original Thane of Cawdor?
(a) He flees the country.
(b) He commits suicide rather than be taken prisoner.
(c) He is to be executed.
(d) He is killed in battle.

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

8. What does Duncan give Lady Macbeth in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) A kiss.
(b) A diamond.
(c) A ration of strong wine.
(d) A title.

9. How is the first witch offended in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) The young maiden calls her ugly and useless.
(b) The shopkeeper denies her money.
(c) The soldier curses her and kicks stones at her.
(d) The sailor's wife will not share chestnuts with her.

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

11. What does Macbeth see in a vision just as he is about to murder the king?
(a) A spear.
(b) A ghost.
(c) A crown.
(d) A dagger.

12. What are the witches anticipating at the beginning of the play?
(a) To meet their master.
(b) The assasination of the king.
(c) The death of Macbeth.
(d) Something to happen on a larger scale.

13. What title does Duncan hold?
(a) Magistrate.
(b) Duke.
(c) King.
(d) General.

14. Who of the following is NOT found in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Duncan.
(b) Macbeth.
(c) Lennox.
(d) Malcolm.

15. How does Banquo know that Macbeth will not remain king?
(a) He had a dream of Macbeth's assassination.
(b) He thinks Macbeth will step down when he sees how hard it is to be king.
(c) Banquo's sons were prophecied to be kings.
(d) Macbeth is sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who owns the victory of the battle between Scotland and its main enemy?

2. In Act 1, Scene 4, in an aside to the audience, what does Macbeth say he is carrying?

3. How is Lady Macbeth told of the king's murder the morning after?

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

5. What does the first witch do to get her revenge on the person who offended her in Act 1, Scene 3?

(see the answer keys)

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