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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. In Act 5, Scene 5, what does Macbeth think will happen to his enemies while he is in his castle?
(a) They will fear him and retreat.
(b) They will recognize his power and become allies with him.
(c) They will starve and suffer with ague.
(d) They will get confused and leave.

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

3. Who is Duncan's heir?
(a) Fleance.
(b) Macbeth.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) Donalbain.

4. What does Macbeth fear his future will be after finding out the source of the shrill cry in Act 5, Scene 5?
(a) Reigning and ruling.
(b) Great glory.
(c) Sadness and sorrow.
(d) Dusty death.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What news terrifies Macbeth at his banquet?

2. Where does Macduff go after Banquo's murder?

3. Who is with Lady Macduff in her castle when she hears her husband has fled?

4. Who is the leader of the army at Dunsinane?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Macbeth's army so small in comparison to Malcolm's army?

4. Why is Macbeth so sure that he will be victorious over Malcolm's army?

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

6. What does the child with the tree branch tell Macbeth when he visits the three witches?

7. Who is the main general in Malcolm's army?

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

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

10. In Act 4, Scene 2, what happens to Lady Macduff as she is preparing to join her husband?

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