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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the sun seem to set at the beginning of the play?
(a) The ground.
(b) The witches' cauldron.
(c) The ocean.
(d) The heath.

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

3. What is Lady Macbeth assured of after Banquo rides away from the castle in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Banquo is in alliance with Macbeth.
(b) Banquo will be in attendance that night.
(c) Banquo will be killed.
(d) Banquo is completely unaware of their evil plots.

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

5. 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.

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

7. Who is assisting the main enemy of Scotland at the time of this play?
(a) The Witches.
(b) Macbeth.
(c) The Thane of Cawdor.
(d) MacDuff.

8. 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.

9. What gave Lady Macbeth the courage to continue with her plot in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Motivation.
(b) Wine.
(c) Words from her husband.
(d) A picture of a queen.

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

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

12. What does Lady Macbeth hear shortly after the deed with Duncan is done in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) The chamberlains yelling.
(b) The hissing of a cat.
(c) A bell tolling.
(d) An owl shriek.

13. Who does Lady Macbeth want to frame for Duncan's murder?
(a) His chamberlains.
(b) Lennox.
(c) A servant.
(d) Malcolm.

14. What two reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan?
(a) Macbeth is his host and he is a kinsman.
(b) Duncan is the king and Macbeth loves him.
(c) Lady Macbeth is crazy, and Duncan loves them both.
(d) The prophecy will come true on its own, and he is likely to be caught.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is speaking with the Old Man when he first appears on stage?

2. in Act 1, Scene 3, what do the witches tell Macbeth he will become?

3. When do the witches want to meet?

4. Where is Macbeth going to be crowned king?

5. Where does Donalbain go after Duncan's death?

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