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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 kind of land is featured in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Desert.
(b) Cave.
(c) Forest.
(d) Meadow.

2. Who has sole responsibility for the impending doom of Banquo?
(a) Macbeth.
(b) Donalbain.
(c) Lady Macbeth.
(d) Macduff.

3. Who do the witches plan to meet after parting in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Duncan.
(b) MacDonwald.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) McBride.

4. How old is the Old Man?
(a) 70.
(b) 60.
(c) 90.
(d) 80.

5. Who are the first characters to appear in this play?
(a) Messengers.
(b) Three Witches.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Macbeth and Duncan.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is NOT a strange anomaly seen by the old man?

3. What must the loser of the battle between Scotland and it's enemy do in order to bury their dead men?

4. What are the witches anticipating at the beginning of the play?

5. What title is Malcolm given after the battle is over?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Act 3, Scene 1, what does Macbeth lament that Banquo has taken from him?

2. In Act 1, Scene 5, what does Macbeth write to his wife about while he is away at war?

3. In Act 3, Scene 1, what do the witches prophecy for Banquo's future?

4. Who does Duncan say will replace the Thane of Cawdor in his position?

5. How does a sailor's wife offend one of the witches?

6. What plans does Macbeth hide from his wife in Act 3, Scene 2?

7. What does Macbeth hear just after murdering Duncan?

8. What causes Macbeth to hesitate in killing Duncan?

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

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

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