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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the Old Man standing when he first appears on stage?
(a) Outside Macbeth's castle.
(b) In a dining hall.
(c) In his room.
(d) In the forest.

2. Who does Banquo think killed Duncan?
(a) Macbeth.
(b) Donalbain.
(c) Lady Macbeth.
(d) Malcolm.

3. 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) His men still honor him.
(c) He ran like a dog.
(d) He died with dignity.

4. What does Macbeth say about killing Duncan after Duncan arrives at his castle?
(a) He must not be seen as the culprit.
(b) It is not the time.
(c) It must be done soon.
(d) He cannot do it himself.

5. Who does Macduff think is responsible for killing Duncan?
(a) Donalbain.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) The chamberlains.
(d) Macbeth.

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

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

8. What do the witches vow to do at the beginning of the play?
(a) Confuse the messengers.
(b) Meet again.
(c) Fool the soldiers.
(d) Kill Macbeth.

9. 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 acts shocked.
(c) She faints.
(d) She laughs.

10. Who is speaking with the Old Man when he first appears on stage?
(a) Malcolm.
(b) Lennox.
(c) Donalbain.
(d) Ross.

11. What does Macbeth ask mighty Neptune for help with?
(a) Becoming king.
(b) Washing blood off his hands.
(c) Killing Duncan.
(d) Resisting his wife.

12. What does the first witch do to get her revenge on the person who offended her in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Curses the shop with bad produce and merchandice.
(b) Curses the young maiden with warts and boils.
(c) Curses the soldier with blindness in his next battle.
(d) Curses the sailor with lack of sleep and fatigue.

13. How is Lady Macbeth told of the king's murder the morning after?
(a) She sees him in his room.
(b) A servant goes to her room.
(c) Macbeth informs her in private.
(d) A bell is tolled.

14. How is the Porter speaking of death when he first appears on stage?
(a) He is delivering a serious sermon.
(b) He is weeping about dead relatives of his.
(c) He is telling knock-knock jokes about death.
(d) He is whispering strange tales of ghosts and demons.

15. In Act 1, Scene 4, in an aside to the audience, what does Macbeth say he is carrying?
(a) Black and deep desires.
(b) Ambitions unto death.
(c) Deep and dark secrets.
(d) A murderous heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these is NOT a guest at Macbeth's castle after the battle?

2. What do the witches say are their greatest pleasure in life?

3. Where does Duncan decide to camp at the beginning of the play?

4. What happens to the original Thane of Cawdor?

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

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