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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the army at Dunsinane do when they reach the castle?
(a) Wait for Macbeth.
(b) Pound their drums.
(c) Begin bombarding the castle.
(d) Rest.

2. What do the witches plan to show Macbeth the morning after Banquo's murder?
(a) His destiny.
(b) His sins.
(c) His future disgrace.
(d) A prophecy of lies.

3. Why does Malcolm lie to Macduff about being a lusty man?
(a) He enjoys a good tale.
(b) He is testing Macduff.
(c) He wishes he could be that way.
(d) He wanted to lighten the mood.

4. Why is Macbeth afraid when the army reaches the castle when he has been so confident until then?
(a) He cannot find his good armor.
(b) He didn't realize how large the army was.
(c) The witches warnings are coming true.
(d) He feels helpless without his wife.

5. Who do the witches meet with the morning after Banquo's murder?
(a) Fleance.
(b) Hecate.
(c) Banquo.
(d) Macbeth.

6. Who suggests the form of camouflage that the army in Dunsinane uses?
(a) Malcolm.
(b) Donabain.
(c) Macduff.
(d) General Siward.

7. Who is with Lady Macduff in her castle when she hears her husband has fled?
(a) Her servants.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her son.
(d) Her father.

8. What does Macbeth decide he must do when he sees the army at his castle in Act 5, Scene 7?
(a) Make a stand.
(b) Flee.
(c) Make a truce.
(d) Surrender.

9. What does Ross say about Macduff after he has fled?
(a) He deserves whatever fate he gets.
(b) He is a snake and a coward.
(c) He is noble and wise.
(d) He has reason to fear.

10. Who of the following has NOT fled the country by Act 4, Scene 2?
(a) Malcolm.
(b) Donalbain.
(c) Ross.
(d) Macduff.

11. In Act 5, Scene 5, what does Macbeth think will happen to his enemies while he is in his castle?
(a) They will get confused and leave.
(b) They will recognize his power and become allies with him.
(c) They will fear him and retreat.
(d) They will starve and suffer with ague.

12. What is the second apparition to appear to Macbeth when he meets with the witches?
(a) A child holding a branch.
(b) A bloody child.
(c) An armed head.
(d) The ghost of Duncan.

13. What news terrifies Macbeth at his banquet?
(a) Banquo's death had witnesses.
(b) Banquo is dead.
(c) Fleance escaped.
(d) The murderer wants more money.

14. What does Macbeth say he will not do when he sees two angry and armed men approach him in the castle in Act 5, Scene 8?
(a) Retreat.
(b) Lose the battle.
(c) Fall on his sword.
(d) Succumb to fear.

15. How many soldiers are in Dunsinane in Act 5, Scene 3?
(a) 1,000.
(b) 1,000,000.
(c) 100,000.
(d) 10,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Macbeth hear that Birnam Wood is moving towards the castle?

2. How does Macbeth feel about what his army has done while the army in Dunsinane prepares for battle?

3. What does Macbeth fear his future will be after finding out the source of the shrill cry in Act 5, Scene 5?

4. Who of the following is not among the soldiers in Dunsinane?

5. Where is the army at Dunsinane from?

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