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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does a doctor say Lady Macbeth needs to heal?
(a) A physician.
(b) Some strong medication.
(c) Her husband.
(d) A priest.

3. What has been happening to Lady Macbeth since Banquo's death?
(a) She has been having horrible dreams.
(b) She has been followed by Banquo's ghost.
(c) She has been having hallucinations.
(d) She has been sleepwalking.

4. Who is helping Macduff when he flees after Banquo's murder?
(a) Ross.
(b) Fleance.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) Donalbain.

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

6. What are the witches doing at the beginning of Act 4?
(a) Chanting.
(b) Stirring things in their cauldron.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Dancing.

7. What does the first apparition warn Macbeth against?
(a) The Thane of Fife.
(b) Over-indulgance.
(c) The son of Banquo.
(d) The jealous passion of his wife.

8. Where is the army at Dunsinane from?
(a) England.
(b) Wales.
(c) Scotland.
(d) Ireland.

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

10. What does Macbeth tell the unexpected visitor to the hall at the beginning of the banquet to do?
(a) Deliver his message.
(b) Take a seat.
(c) Wash himself.
(d) Stand outside.

11. Why is Macbeth not afraid of the man sworn to take revenge on him?
(a) The prophecy from the witches gives him courage.
(b) He had a dream in which he defeated this man.
(c) He is full of confidence.
(d) He knows he is stronger than the man.

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

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

14. Why is Macduff's birth so important to the plot?
(a) His unique birth gave him strength.
(b) Macduff is related to Macbeth.
(c) Macbeth and Macduff were born the same way.
(d) Macbeth can not be killed by a man born naturally of a woman.

15. Who does Lennox speak to about Banquo's death?
(a) His servants.
(b) Macbeth.
(c) Donalbain.
(d) A lord.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Malcolm when the other soldiers are at Dunsinane?

2. Who of the following is NOT in attendance in the hall when the banquet begins in Act 3, Scene 4?

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

4. In Act 4, Scene 3, what does Macduff promise Malcolm he is not?

5. What does Lady Macduff say her husband's flight makes her look like?

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