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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. What two reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan?
(a) Lady Macbeth is crazy, and Duncan loves them both.
(b) Duncan is the king and Macbeth loves him.
(c) Macbeth is his host and he is a kinsman.
(d) The prophecy will come true on its own, and he is likely to be caught.

2. Where does the first scene in Act 5 take place?
(a) An anteroom in Macbeth's castle.
(b) Macduff's castle.
(c) A wood.
(d) An inn.

3. Who does Lady Macbeth want to frame for Duncan's murder?
(a) Lennox.
(b) His chamberlains.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) A servant.

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

5. Where is Banquo killed?
(a) Near the palace.
(b) At an inn.
(c) In a forest.
(d) On the road.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Macbeth's plan not fulfilled in Banquo's murder?

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

3. What does Macbeth say he will have to do if he is caught murdering the king?

4. What does the person who escaped the ambush on Banquo in Act 3, Scene 3 do?

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

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