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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. Who offends the first witch in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) A shopkeeper.
(b) A soldier.
(c) A sailor's wife.
(d) A young maiden.

2. What does Lady Macbeth tell her husband to do in front of the king when he comes to their home?
(a) Get him alone.
(b) Praise his masterful mind.
(c) Play the innocent.
(d) Poison him.

3. Who is speaking with the Old Man when he first appears on stage?
(a) Ross.
(b) Donalbain.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) Lennox.

4. How does Macbeth refer to his wife after she hears about the prophecy from the witches?
(a) His dearest partner in greatness.
(b) His motivation for success.
(c) His bearer of future sons.
(d) His sweet queen to be.

5. What news does Macbeth choose to not tell his wife after Banquo rides away from the castle in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Banquo is unaware of their evil plots thus far.
(b) He has a plan to kill Banquo.
(c) Banquo is in alliance with them.
(d) Banquo is coming to the banquet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Banquo killed?

2. What do the witches say are their greatest pleasure in life?

3. Who is the hero of the battle between Scotland and its main enemy?

4. Who is the main enemy of Scotland at the time of this play?

5. Which of these is NOT a guest at Macbeth's castle after the battle?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Duncan make the King of Norway do in order to bury his dead?

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

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

6. What does one of the witches sense in the air in Act 1, Scene 1?

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

8. What does Banquo wish to speak with Macbeth about late in the night just before Macbeth murders Duncan?

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

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

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