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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 do the witches say are their greatest pleasure in life?
(a) Deceiving.
(b) Serving.
(c) Conjuring.
(d) Killing.
2. Who is sent for to help the wounded sergeant in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Duncan.
(b) A nurse.
(c) A surgeon.
(d) Another soldier.
3. Who does Macbeth hire after Banquo leaves the castle for the day in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Guards.
(b) Cooks.
(c) Thieves.
(d) Murderers.
4. Who are the first characters to appear in this play?
(a) Soldiers.
(b) Three Witches.
(c) Macbeth and Duncan.
(d) Messengers.
5. What gave Lady Macbeth the courage to continue with her plot in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Wine.
(b) A picture of a queen.
(c) Words from her husband.
(d) Motivation.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who is the chief guest at Macbeth's celebration feast?
2. What did Macbeth do to Macdonwald?
3. What did Lennox tell Macbeth about the night of Duncan's murder?
4. What is Macbeth's first reaction to the witches?
5. Where does the sun seem to set at the beginning of the play?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Act 1, Scnee 6, what does Duncan say helped Macbeth to arrive at his castle so far ahead of himself?
2. Why does Macbeth want Banquo and his son killed?
3. What does Duncan reward Lady Macbeth with the evening before his assassination?
4. How does Macbeth plan to kill Banquo and his son?
5. What does Lady Macbeth do in order to allow for Macbeth to have safe passage past Duncan's chamberlains in Act 1, Scene 7?
6. What does Duncan make the King of Norway do in order to bury his dead?
7. In Act 1, Scene 4, what title does Duncan bestow upon Malcolm after the battle?
8. What does Macbeth think his wife will do when she hears of his devious and secret plan in Act 3, Scene 2?
9. What plans does Macbeth hide from his wife in Act 3, Scene 2?
10. What does the witch do to punish the sailor's wife who offends her?
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