Macbeth Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Macbeth Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these is NOT a guest at Macbeth's castle after the battle?
(a) Donalbain.
(b) Angus.
(c) Lennox.
(d) Macdonwald.

2. What does Macbeth say about killing Duncan after Duncan arrives at his castle?
(a) He cannot do it himself.
(b) He must not be seen as the culprit.
(c) It must be done soon.
(d) It is not the time.

3. Where does Duncan decide to camp at the beginning of the play?
(a) Triamond.
(b) Forres.
(c) Innerwith.
(d) Florence.

4. How is Lady Macbeth told of the king's murder the morning after?
(a) She sees him in his room.
(b) Macbeth informs her in private.
(c) A servant goes to her room.
(d) A bell is tolled.

5. Who are the first characters to appear in this play?
(a) Messengers.
(b) Macbeth and Duncan.
(c) Three Witches.
(d) Soldiers.

6. What does Macbeth feel that Banquo has stripped him of?
(a) His victory in battle.
(b) His pride.
(c) His regal nature.
(d) His lineage.

7. Who is to be the new Thane of Cawdor?
(a) Duncan.
(b) Lennox.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) Malcolm.

8. What did Lennox tell Macbeth about the night of Duncan's murder?
(a) He had horrendous dreams.
(b) He felt as if he had been drugged to sleep deep.
(c) He was kept awake by strange noises and lamentations.
(d) He had never had a more peaceful night in his life.

9. Who is the hero of the battle between Scotland and its main enemy?
(a) Macbeth.
(b) Duncan.
(c) Sweno.
(d) The Thane of Cawdor.

10. How old is the Old Man?
(a) 60.
(b) 90.
(c) 70.
(d) 80.

11. Who is the first to greet Duncan at Macbeth's castle?
(a) Malcolm.
(b) Lady Macbeth.
(c) A servant.
(d) Macbeth.

12. Where is Macbeth's castle?
(a) Triamond.
(b) Forres.
(c) Florence.
(d) Inverness.

13. What does Duncan say gave Macbeth speed after the battle?
(a) Love for his wife.
(b) Fear for the safety of his family.
(c) Joy of his new appointment.
(d) Boredom.

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

15. What do the witches sense in the air in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Something hopeful.
(b) Something unexpected.
(c) Something murky.
(d) Something astonishing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the witches vow to do at the beginning of the play?

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

3. What must the loser of the battle between Scotland and it's enemy do in order to bury their dead men?

4. Who do the witches plan to meet after parting in Act 1, Scene 1?

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

(see the answer keys)

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