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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Macbeth say the people would do if Duncan were killed?

2. Who is speaking with the Old Man when he first appears on stage?

3. When do the witches want to meet?

4. What does Duncan give Lady Macbeth in Act 2, Scene 1?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the witch do to punish the sailor's wife who offends her?

2. In Act 1, Scnee 6, what does Duncan say helped Macbeth to arrive at his castle so far ahead of himself?

3. In Act 1, Scene 5, what does Macbeth write to his wife about while he is away at war?

4. How did the rebel Macdonwald die?

5. What does Duncan reward Lady Macbeth with the evening before his assassination?

6. What does Duncan make the King of Norway do in order to bury his dead?

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

8. What does Lady Macbeth call her husband after he has murdered Duncan?

9. What does Macbeth think his wife will do when she hears of his devious and secret plan in Act 3, Scene 2?

10. What does Banquo wish to speak with Macbeth about late in the night just before Macbeth murders Duncan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The characters in this book all have their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the play and how this goal affected the characters around them.

Essay Topic 2

Malcolm endures many different trials before the end of the play. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 3

Many different characters in this play are persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how does persuasion affect the course of the plot?

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