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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 is the third apparition to appear to Macbeth when he meets with the witches?
(a) An armed head.
(b) A bloody child.
(c) The ghost of Duncan.
(d) A child holding a branch.

2. Why does Malcolm lie to Macduff about being a lusty man?
(a) He wanted to lighten the mood.
(b) He enjoys a good tale.
(c) He wishes he could be that way.
(d) He is testing Macduff.

3. What does Macbath ask his doctors to do when he hears the war drums from Dunsinane?
(a) Give him an injection of strength.
(b) Leave him and find safety.
(c) Attend to his wife.
(d) Stop giving him reports.

4. What is the first apparition to appear to Macbeth when he meets with the witches?
(a) An armed head.
(b) The ghost of Duncan.
(c) A bloody child.
(d) A child holding a branch.

5. What were the boughs held by the army used for?
(a) Protection..
(b) Shade.
(c) Weapons.
(d) Camouflage.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Macbeth feel about what his army has done while the army in Dunsinane prepares for battle?

2. In Act 5, Scene 5, what does Macbeth think will happen to his enemies while he is in his castle?

3. What brings Siward comfort when he hears of his son's death?

4. What does Macduff do when summoned by Macbeth in Act 3, Scene 6?

5. What do the witches plan to harvest from the moon?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Macbeth feel about his first kill in the battle against Malcolm?

2. What does Malcolm suggest that his soldiers use as camouflage while approaching Macbeth's castle?

3. What is peculiar about the appearance of the surprise visitor to Macbeth's banquet in Act 3, Scene 4?

4. Where is most of Malcolm's army from?

5. In Act 4, Scene 2, why is Lady Macduff so frustrated with the flight of her husband?

6. What about his new English soldiers is Malcolm most worried about?

7. What does Macbeth see at the banquet that frightens him beyond measure?

8. What does Macbeth ask Seyton to help him with before the battle begins?

9. What does Macbeth think his enemies will suffer before he is defeated?

10. Why does Macbeth not want to receive any more reports from the doctor and his attendant in Act 5, Scene 2?

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