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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Banquo say about Macbeth's castle when he first arrives there?
(a) It is larger than he had anticipated.
(b) It is pleasant and inviting.
(c) It is fit for a king.
(d) It is dark and dreary.

5. Who is to be the new Thane of Cawdor?
(a) Malcolm.
(b) Macbeth.
(c) Lennox.
(d) Duncan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is this play set?

2. In Act 1, Scene 4, in an aside to the audience, what does Macbeth say he is carrying?

3. How does Banquo know that Macbeth will not remain king?

4. Where is Macbeth's castle?

5. How are Banquo and Fleance related?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the witch do to punish the sailor's wife who offends her?

2. How did the rebel Macdonwald die?

3. What is to be done with the captured Thane of Cawdor in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. What does Macbeth think his wife will do when she hears of his devious and secret plan in Act 3, Scene 2?

5. Why are Duncan's sons both considered suspects in Duncan's murder?

6. After reading her husband's letter in Act 1, Scene 5, what does Lady Macbeth fear Macbeth may be?

7. What is the Porter doing just after Duncan is assassinated?

8. What does Ross speak with an old man about the morning after Duncan's assassination?

9. In the first scene of the play, who else do the witches say they will meet with when they next meet?

10. In Act 1, Scnee 6, what does Duncan say helped Macbeth to arrive at his castle so far ahead of himself?

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