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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lady Macbeth says she has in her mind after hearing the prophecy of the witches?
(a) Murderous intentions.
(b) Important plans.
(c) A serpent's cunning.
(d) Lavish wishes.

2. Who is sent for to help the wounded sergeant in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) A surgeon.
(b) Another soldier.
(c) Duncan.
(d) A nurse.

3. What does Lady Macbeth tell her husband to do in front of the king when he comes to their home?
(a) Poison him.
(b) Get him alone.
(c) Praise his masterful mind.
(d) Play the innocent.

4. How are Banquo and Fleance related?
(a) Fleance and Banquo are brothers.
(b) Banquo is Fleance's uncle.
(c) Fleance is Banquo's father.
(d) Banquo is Fleance's father.

5. What title does Duncan hold?
(a) Magistrate.
(b) General.
(c) Duke.
(d) King.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lady Macbeth want to frame for Duncan's murder?

2. How does Lady Macbeth hear about the prophecy of the witches?

3. What does Malcolm tell Duncan of the Thane of Cawdor just before the new Thane is named?

4. What does Macbeth see in a vision just as he is about to murder the king?

5. What does Lady Macbeth say she would do before breaking a promise?

(see the answer key)

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