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 does Macbeth think his wife will do after she hears of Banquo's murder?
(a) Faint.
(b) Laugh.
(c) Cry.
(d) Celebrate.

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

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

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

5. What does Banquo wish to speak with Macbeth about on his first night in Macbeth's castle?
(a) Lady Macbeth.
(b) Duncan.
(c) The witches.
(d) The battle.

6. Who are the first characters to appear in this play?
(a) Three Witches.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Messengers.
(d) Macbeth and Duncan.

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

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

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

10. What does Macbeth say the people would do if Duncan were killed?
(a) Go on with their lives.
(b) Cry.
(c) Fight.
(d) Seek justice.

11. Who does Macbeth hire after Banquo leaves the castle for the day in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Murderers.
(b) Cooks.
(c) Guards.
(d) Thieves.

12. How is Macbeth's plan not fulfilled in Banquo's murder?
(a) Banquo was the wrong man to kill.
(b) Banquo's son escapes.
(c) News spreads of who did it.
(d) Banquo wounded his murderer before he died.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is to be the new Thane of Cawdor?

2. How many witches are there?

3. Why is Macbeth plotting to kill Banquo at all?

4. Who does Macduff think is responsible for killing Duncan?

5. Who does Banquo think killed Duncan?

(see the answer keys)

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