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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 is the main enemy of Scotland at the time of this play?
(a) Norway.
(b) England.
(c) Germany.
(d) Scandinavia.

2. Who does Macbeth hire after Banquo leaves the castle for the day in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Thieves.
(b) Cooks.
(c) Murderers.
(d) Guards.

3. What is Lady Macbeth assured of after Banquo rides away from the castle in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Banquo is completely unaware of their evil plots.
(b) Banquo will be in attendance that night.
(c) Banquo is in alliance with Macbeth.
(d) Banquo will be killed.

4. Which of these is NOT a guest at Macbeth's castle after the battle?
(a) Donalbain.
(b) Angus.
(c) Lennox.
(d) Macdonwald.

5. What does a voice tell Macbeth he shall do no more after killing Duncan?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Kill.
(c) Love.
(d) Eat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Macbeth's first reaction to the witches?

2. What does Lady Macbeth plan after hearing about the prophecy from the witches?

3. Where is this play set?

4. What does Banquo say about Macbeth's castle when he first arrives there?

5. How is the Porter speaking of death when he first appears on stage?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the weather like at the beginning of the play?

4. In Act 1, Scene 4, what title does Duncan bestow upon Malcolm after the battle?

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

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

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

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

9. What is Banquo's first impression of Macbeth's castle?

10. What does Macbeth hear just after murdering Duncan?

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