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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who is the main enemy of Scotland at the time of this play?
(a) England.
(b) Norway.
(c) Germany.
(d) Scandinavia.
2. What does Lady Macbeth say she would do before breaking a promise?
(a) Go mad.
(b) Kill herself.
(c) Kill her own child.
(d) Kill her husband.
3. What do the witches say are their greatest pleasure in life?
(a) Deceiving.
(b) Killing.
(c) Conjuring.
(d) Serving.
4. Where does Banquo's killer wait for him?
(a) An old cart on the road.
(b) An inn.
(c) A park.
(d) A forest.
5. What does Macbeth say about killing Duncan after Duncan arrives at his castle?
(a) It must be done soon.
(b) He cannot do it himself.
(c) He must not be seen as the culprit.
(d) It is not the time.
6. Who of the following is NOT found in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Lennox.
(b) Macbeth.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) Duncan.
7. Where do the witches go after Scotland's battle is over?
(a) A cave.
(b) The sea shore.
(c) The desert.
(d) A heath.
8. What must the loser of the battle between Scotland and it's enemy do in order to bury their dead men?
(a) Beg for mercy.
(b) Pay a tribute.
(c) Release their prisoners.
(d) Steal the bodies in the night.
9. What does Macbeth see in a vision just as he is about to murder the king?
(a) A ghost.
(b) A crown.
(c) A dagger.
(d) A spear.
10. What does Malcolm tell Duncan of the Thane of Cawdor just before the new Thane is named?
(a) He ran like a dog.
(b) His men still honor him.
(c) He died with dignity.
(d) He is still dangerous even in death.
11. Which of these is NOT a guest at Macbeth's castle after the battle?
(a) Lennox.
(b) Macdonwald.
(c) Donalbain.
(d) Angus.
12. How old is the Old Man?
(a) 80.
(b) 70.
(c) 90.
(d) 60.
13. Who does Duncan meet as he sets up camp at the beginning of the play?
(a) Malcolm.
(b) One of the witches.
(c) A wounded soldier.
(d) A messenger.
14. What title does Duncan hold?
(a) Magistrate.
(b) King.
(c) Duke.
(d) General.
15. How is Macbeth's plan not fulfilled in Banquo's murder?
(a) Banquo wounded his murderer before he died.
(b) Banquo was the wrong man to kill.
(c) News spreads of who did it.
(d) Banquo's son escapes.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why is Banquo not able to attend the banquet until nightfall?
2. What does Banquo suffer from on his first night in Macbeth's castle?
3. What does Lady Macbeth give the chamberlains to make them sleep?
4. Who does Macbeth hire after Banquo leaves the castle for the day in Act 2, Scene 1?
5. Where does the sun seem to set at the beginning of the play?
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