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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. What has caused Macbeth's fiery rage while the soldiers are all in Dunsinane?
(a) The treachery of his friends.
(b) His secret murders.
(c) His wife's madness.
(d) The mutiny against him.

2. What is the first apparition to appear to Macbeth when he meets with the witches?
(a) An armed head.
(b) A bloody child.
(c) A child holding a branch.
(d) The ghost of Duncan.

3. What happens to the original Thane of Cawdor?
(a) He is to be executed.
(b) He commits suicide rather than be taken prisoner.
(c) He flees the country.
(d) He is killed in battle.

4. Who has sole responsibility for the impending doom of Banquo?
(a) Donalbain.
(b) Macduff.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) Lady Macbeth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the leader of the army at Dunsinane?

2. How old is the Old Man?

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

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

5. How does Macbeth feel about what his army has done while the army in Dunsinane prepares for battle?

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