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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. Which of the following is NOT a strange anomaly seen by the old man?

2. Who owns the victory of the battle between Scotland and its main enemy?

3. Where does Banquo's killer wait for him?

4. Who is to be the new Thane of Cawdor?

5. Which of these is NOT a guest at Macbeth's castle after the battle?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the Thane of Cawdor die?

2. How did the rebel Macdonwald die?

3. What is the Porter doing just after Duncan is assassinated?

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

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

6. What does Lady Macbeth do in order to allow for Macbeth to have safe passage past Duncan's chamberlains in Act 1, Scene 7?

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

8. Who does Duncan say will replace the Thane of Cawdor in his position?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Power and greed are two common themes in this play. Where do they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

Essay Topic 2

What were the prophecies given to Macbeth, and how do these prophecies alter the progression of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

General Siward was a minor character whose presence makes a big difference in the plot. How does he accomplish this? What are some ways that his presence--however brief--altered the outcome of the plot? What would have happened differently if Siward had not been in the play at all?

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