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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What are the witches rebuked for the morning after Banquo's murder?
(a) Not warning Banquo about his impending death.
(b) Not alerting Hecate about Macbeth.
(c) Not warning Macbeth about Fleance.
(d) Not warning Fleance about the prophecy of his kingship.

3. What do the witches plan to show Macbeth the morning after Banquo's murder?
(a) His destiny.
(b) His sins.
(c) His future disgrace.
(d) A prophecy of lies.

4. What does Lady Macbeth say she would do before breaking a promise?
(a) Kill her husband.
(b) Kill her own child.
(c) Go mad.
(d) Kill herself.

5. What does Banquo suffer from on his first night in Macbeth's castle?
(a) A terrible rash.
(b) Flashes of hot and cold.
(c) Bad thoughts.
(d) Horrible dreams.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 4, in an aside to the audience, what does Macbeth say he is carrying?

2. Who is the hero of the battle between Scotland and its main enemy?

3. What does Lady Macbeth tell her husband to do in front of the king when he comes to their home?

4. How does Macbeth refer to his wife after she hears about the prophecy from the witches?

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

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