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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Macbeth's first reaction to the witches?
(a) Impatient and worried.
(b) Amazed and terrified.
(c) Surprised and disgusted.
(d) Skeptical and unbelieving.

2. What is Macduff doing as he flees after Banquo's death?
(a) Spreading the news of Macbeth's treachery.
(b) Plotting against Macbeth.
(c) Trying to save his life.
(d) Grieving for Duncan and Banquo.

3. What are the witches anticipating at the beginning of the play?
(a) The assasination of the king.
(b) Something to happen on a larger scale.
(c) To meet their master.
(d) The death of Macbeth.

4. Who does Macduff think is responsible for killing Duncan?
(a) Donalbain.
(b) The chamberlains.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) Malcolm.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the third apparition to appear to Macbeth when he meets with the witches?

3. How does Banquo know that Macbeth will not remain king?

4. What does Duncan say gave Macbeth speed after the battle?

5. Why does Malcolm lie to Macduff about being a lusty man?

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