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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Banquo's killer wait for him?
(a) A forest.
(b) An old cart on the road.
(c) A park.
(d) An inn.

2. What is so surprising to Lady Macbeth about an old man in Act 5, Scene 1?
(a) How loud his voice was in death.
(b) How much blood he has.
(c) How easily he died.
(d) How wise he is.

3. What does Macbeth say the people would do if Duncan were killed?
(a) Fight.
(b) Go on with their lives.
(c) Cry.
(d) Seek justice.

4. What has been happening to Lady Macbeth since Banquo's death?
(a) She has been followed by Banquo's ghost.
(b) She has been having hallucinations.
(c) She has been sleepwalking.
(d) She has been having horrible dreams.

5. Who kills Banquo?
(a) Hired murderers.
(b) Banquo's servants.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) Macduff.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the first scene in Act 5 take place?

2. What two reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan?

3. What is Lady Macbeth trying to do while she is sleeping?

4. Who escapes the ambush on Banquo in Act 3, Scene 3?

5. Who are speaking at the beginning of Act 5?

(see the answer key)

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