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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 source of the shrill cry Macbeth hears as the army approaches his castle in Act 5, Scene 5?
(a) His servant sees the large numbers of the army.
(b) The gate is bombarded.
(c) The doctor is shot with an arrow.
(d) His wife has died.

2. What do the witches plan to show Macbeth the morning after Banquo's murder?
(a) His sins.
(b) His future disgrace.
(c) His destiny.
(d) A prophecy of lies.

3. What do the soldiers in Dunsinane enter Act 5, Scene 2 with?
(a) The body of Duncan.
(b) Their written strategy.
(c) A war scream.
(d) A drum and colors.

4. How do the soldiers in Dunsinane plan to purge Macbeth of his anger?
(a) Righteous war.
(b) Take his wife captive.
(c) Gentle persuasion.
(d) Kill the traitors.

5. Who is the leader of the army at Dunsinane?
(a) Macduff.
(b) General Siward.
(c) Donalbain.
(d) Malcolm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the boughs held by the army used for?

2. What is the one thing that will frighten Macbeth?

3. What happens to Macduff's family after he has fled the country?

4. Who do the witches meet with the morning after Banquo's murder?

5. What news terrifies Macbeth at his banquet?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Hecate mad at the three witches for?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What is the source of a horrible shrill cry Macbeth hears while preparing for battle in Act 5, Scene 5?

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

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

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