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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Banquo wish to speak with Macbeth about on his first night in Macbeth's castle?
(a) Lady Macbeth.
(b) Duncan.
(c) The battle.
(d) The witches.

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

3. Who of the following is NOT found in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Lennox.
(b) Duncan.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) Macbeth.

4. What color does Macbeth say he shall make the green sea?
(a) Red.
(b) White.
(c) Blue.
(d) Black.

5. Who is sent for to help the wounded sergeant in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) A surgeon.
(b) Another soldier.
(c) A nurse.
(d) Duncan.

6. Who is the chief guest at Macbeth's celebration feast?
(a) Banquo.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Lennox.
(d) Macduff.

7. Who does Duncan meet as he sets up camp at the beginning of the play?
(a) A messenger.
(b) One of the witches.
(c) A wounded soldier.
(d) Malcolm.

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

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

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

11. What do the witches vow to do at the beginning of the play?
(a) Kill Macbeth.
(b) Meet again.
(c) Fool the soldiers.
(d) Confuse the messengers.

12. In Act 1, Scene 2, why does the sergeant not finish telling Duncan of the battle?
(a) He falls asleep.
(b) He dies.
(c) He faints from loss of blood.
(d) He is too overcome with emotion.

13. What does Macbeth ask mighty Neptune for help with?
(a) Resisting his wife.
(b) Washing blood off his hands.
(c) Becoming king.
(d) Killing Duncan.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is assisting the main enemy of Scotland at the time of this play?

2. Who does Banquo think killed Duncan?

3. Who kills Banquo?

4. What does a voice tell Macbeth he shall do no more after killing Duncan?

5. Who is the first person to see the king dead?

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