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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Macbath ask his doctors to do when he hears the war drums from Dunsinane?
(a) Stop giving him reports.
(b) Give him an injection of strength.
(c) Leave him and find safety.
(d) Attend to his wife.

2. What does Lady Macduff say her husband's flight makes her look like?
(a) The family of a coward.
(b) Unprotected.
(c) Helpless.
(d) A traitor.

3. Who of the following is NOT in attendance in the hall when the banquet begins in Act 3, Scene 4?
(a) Ross.
(b) Donalbain.
(c) Lennox.
(d) Macbeth.

4. How does Macbeth hear that Birnam Wood is moving towards the castle?
(a) He sees it in a dream.
(b) His sentry tells him.
(c) He sees it out his window.
(d) A witch prophecies it to him.

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

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

7. What were the boughs held by the army used for?
(a) Camouflage.
(b) Protection..
(c) Shade.
(d) Weapons.

8. What does Malcolm tell the army to do when they reach the castle at Dunsinane?
(a) Put down their branches.
(b) Get some good rest before the action begins.
(c) Wipe off their camouflage.
(d) Chant against Macbeth.

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

10. Who will lead the first assault on the castle in Act 5, Scene 6?
(a) Angus.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Macduff.
(d) Siward.

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

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

13. What does Macbeth call his servant who tried to warn him of the encroaching army?
(a) A fool.
(b) A traitor.
(c) A coward.
(d) A good man.

14. What does Macduff do when summoned by Macbeth in Act 3, Scene 6?
(a) Refuses to come.
(b) Challenges him to a duel.
(c) Threatens his life.
(d) Pretends to not hear.

15. Where is Malcolm when the other soldiers are at Dunsinane?
(a) Birnam Wood.
(b) Pont Whiff Castle.
(c) Forres.
(d) Ireland.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the witches plan to do with that which they harvest from the moon?

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

3. How many soldiers are in Dunsinane in Act 5, Scene 3?

4. Who do the witches meet with the morning after Banquo's murder?

5. What is the source of the shrill cry Macbeth hears as the army approaches his castle in Act 5, Scene 5?

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