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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is speaking with the Old Man when he first appears on stage?
(a) Ross.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Lennox.
(d) Donalbain.

2. What two reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan?
(a) The prophecy will come true on its own, and he is likely to be caught.
(b) Lady Macbeth is crazy, and Duncan loves them both.
(c) Macbeth is his host and he is a kinsman.
(d) Duncan is the king and Macbeth loves him.

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

4. How does Lady Macbeth act when the king arrives at her castle in Act 1, Scene 6?
(a) Sweet and shy.
(b) Cold and harsh.
(c) Warm and inviting.
(d) Confused and nervous.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Lady Macbeth told of the king's murder the morning after?

2. Who has sole responsibility for the impending doom of Banquo?

3. What does Lady Macbeth give the chamberlains to make them sleep?

4. What did Macbeth do to Macdonwald?

5. Why is Banquo not able to attend the banquet until nightfall?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Porter doing just after Duncan is assassinated?

2. How did the Thane of Cawdor die?

3. What is Banquo's first impression of Macbeth's castle?

4. What does one of the witches sense in the air in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. How did the rebel Macdonwald die?

6. Who does Duncan say will replace the Thane of Cawdor in his position?

7. What does Lady Macbeth call her husband after he has murdered Duncan?

8. In Act 1, Scene 4, what title does Duncan bestow upon Malcolm after the battle?

9. How does Macbeth plan to kill Banquo and his son?

10. What does the witch do to punish the sailor's wife who offends her?

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