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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 does Ross say about Macduff after he has fled?
(a) He is a snake and a coward.
(b) He has reason to fear.
(c) He deserves whatever fate he gets.
(d) He is noble and wise.

2. Where is the army at Dunsinane from?
(a) Wales.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Scotland.
(d) England.

3. Where did the army get the boughs they are holding?
(a) From Birnam wood.
(b) From the forests near their homes.
(c) From trees at the castle.
(d) At Dunsinane.

4. What does Macduff's son compare himself to when he hears that his father has fled?
(a) A tiger.
(b) A bird.
(c) A dog.
(d) A snake.

5. What does Macbeth ask Seyton to do as the army approaches in Act 5, Scene 3?
(a) Prepare his armor.
(b) Send a message to the army.
(c) Rally his own troops.
(d) Protect his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many soldiers are in Dunsinane in Act 5, Scene 3?

2. What is Macbeth's title in the castle at Dunsinane?

3. What has been happening to Lady Macbeth since Banquo's death?

4. Who is the first person killed by Macbeth in the battle at his castle?

5. What is the army in Dunsinane trying to hide with their unique camouflage?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Hecate planning on harvesting from the moon?

2. Why is Malcolm so afraid for his life in Act 3, Scene 6?

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

4. Why does Malcolm tell lies to Macduff as they converse in England?

5. How was Macduff born?

6. Where has Macduff fled to after hearing about Banquo's death?

7. What does the bloody child tell Macbeth when Macbeth visits the three witches?

8. What is Malcolm trying to hide by using camouflage?

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

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

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