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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where is the Old Man standing when he first appears on stage?
(a) In the forest.
(b) In his room.
(c) Outside Macbeth's castle.
(d) In a dining hall.

4. What do the witches say are their greatest pleasure in life?
(a) Killing.
(b) Conjuring.
(c) Deceiving.
(d) Serving.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Macduff doing as he flees after Banquo's death?

2. What does the first witch do to get her revenge on the person who offended her in Act 1, Scene 3?

3. What kind of land is featured in Act 1, Scene 1?

4. What is Lady Macbeth's reaction when she is told of the king's death the morning after?

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

(see the answer key)

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