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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why is Macbeth not at all disturbed by the war drums?
(a) He thinks they are preparing a tribute to him.
(b) He feel protected from his enemies.
(c) He thinks they are fighting for him.
(d) He cannot hear them.
2. Who suggests the form of camouflage that the army in Dunsinane uses?
(a) Donabain.
(b) Macduff.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) General Siward.
3. How does Macbeth hear that Birnam Wood is moving towards the castle?
(a) He sees it out his window.
(b) His sentry tells him.
(c) A witch prophecies it to him.
(d) He sees it in a dream.
4. Why is Macduff's birth so important to the plot?
(a) Macduff is related to Macbeth.
(b) Macbeth and Macduff were born the same way.
(c) Macbeth can not be killed by a man born naturally of a woman.
(d) His unique birth gave him strength.
5. How many soldiers are in Dunsinane in Act 5, Scene 3?
(a) 100,000.
(b) 10,000.
(c) 1,000,000.
(d) 1,000.
6. What is the source of the shrill cry Macbeth hears as the army approaches his castle in Act 5, Scene 5?
(a) His wife has died.
(b) His servant sees the large numbers of the army.
(c) The gate is bombarded.
(d) The doctor is shot with an arrow.
7. Why is Macbeth not afraid of the man sworn to take revenge on him?
(a) The prophecy from the witches gives him courage.
(b) He had a dream in which he defeated this man.
(c) He is full of confidence.
(d) He knows he is stronger than the man.
8. Who does Lennox speak to about Banquo's death?
(a) Macbeth.
(b) His servants.
(c) A lord.
(d) Donalbain.
9. Where did Banquo receive 20 gashes?
(a) His neck.
(b) His stomach.
(c) His heart.
(d) His head.
10. What is Lady Macbeth trying to do while she is sleeping?
(a) Put on her crown.
(b) Kill Duncan.
(c) Repent.
(d) Wash her hands.
11. What do the soldiers in Dunsinane enter Act 5, Scene 2 with?
(a) A drum and colors.
(b) Their written strategy.
(c) A war scream.
(d) The body of Duncan.
12. What does Ross say about Macduff after he has fled?
(a) He is noble and wise.
(b) He has reason to fear.
(c) He is a snake and a coward.
(d) He deserves whatever fate he gets.
13. What does Macduff tell Malcolm to do after they have both fled?
(a) Replace his confusion with understanding and wisdom.
(b) Be strong and take up his sword.
(c) Discard his fear and replace it with courage.
(d) Use his anger to find justice.
14. What is the army in Dunsinane trying to hide with their unique camouflage?
(a) Their strategy.
(b) Their numbers.
(c) The approach.
(d) Their existence.
15. How do the soldiers in Dunsinane plan to purge Macbeth of his anger?
(a) Righteous war.
(b) Gentle persuasion.
(c) Take his wife captive.
(d) Kill the traitors.
Short Answer Questions
1. What were the boughs held by the army used for?
2. In Act 4, Scene 3, what does Macduff promise Malcolm he is not?
3. Who is the first person killed by Macbeth in the battle at his castle?
4. How does Macbeth feel about what his army has done while the army in Dunsinane prepares for battle?
5. What has been happening to Lady Macbeth since Banquo's death?
This section contains 541 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) |
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