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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Banquo not able to attend the banquet until nightfall?
(a) He has a long ride to make.
(b) He must attend to some important matters of state.
(c) He needs some rest.
(d) He has to deliver the news of the new king ot the neighboring villages.

2. What did Lennox tell Macbeth about the night of Duncan's murder?
(a) He had horrendous dreams.
(b) He had never had a more peaceful night in his life.
(c) He felt as if he had been drugged to sleep deep.
(d) He was kept awake by strange noises and lamentations.

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

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

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

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

7. What does Macbeth ask his wife to prepare for him for after he has completed his chore in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) A horse.
(b) A bath.
(c) A bed.
(d) A drink.

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

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

10. What does Lady Macbeth say she would do before breaking a promise?
(a) Kill herself.
(b) Kill her husband.
(c) Kill her own child.
(d) Go mad.

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

12. How are Malcolm and Duncan related?
(a) Malcolm is Duncan's nephew.
(b) Malcom is Duncan's son.
(c) Malcolm and Duncan are cousins.
(d) Duncan is Malcolm's son.

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

14. 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 sailor with lack of sleep and fatigue.
(d) Curses the soldier with blindness in his next battle.

15. What does Lady Macbeth give the chamberlains to make them sleep?
(a) A lot of food.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Pretty music.
(d) Wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lady Macbeth says she has in her mind after hearing the prophecy of the witches?

2. What is Lady Macbeth assured of after Banquo rides away from the castle in Act 3, Scene 2?

3. What does Macbeth say about killing Duncan after Duncan arrives at his castle?

4. Where is Macbeth's castle?

5. Who is the first person to see the king dead?

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