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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. What does Macbeth say he will have to do if he is caught murdering the king?
(a) Fight another war.
(b) Kill himself.
(c) Frame his wife.
(d) Go to prison.

2. How is the Porter speaking of death when he first appears on stage?
(a) He is weeping about dead relatives of his.
(b) He is whispering strange tales of ghosts and demons.
(c) He is telling knock-knock jokes about death.
(d) He is delivering a serious sermon.

3. What does Lady Macbeth says she has in her mind after hearing the prophecy of the witches?
(a) A serpent's cunning.
(b) Murderous intentions.
(c) Important plans.
(d) Lavish wishes.

4. What title does Duncan hold?
(a) Magistrate.
(b) King.
(c) Duke.
(d) General.

5. What is Lady Macbeth's reaction when she is told of the king's death the morning after?
(a) She laughs.
(b) She faints.
(c) She acts shocked.
(d) She pretends to cry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these is NOT a guest at Macbeth's castle after the battle?

2. What kind of land is featured in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. Who does Macbeth hire after Banquo leaves the castle for the day in Act 2, Scene 1?

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

5. What does Macbeth say about killing Duncan after Duncan arrives at his castle?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does a sailor's wife offend one of the witches?

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

3. How did the rebel Macdonwald die?

4. How did the Thane of Cawdor die?

5. What does Macbeth think his wife will do when she hears of his devious and secret plan in Act 3, Scene 2?

6. In Act 3, Scene 1, what does Macbeth lament that Banquo has taken from him?

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

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

9. What is the weather like at the beginning of the play?

10. What does Duncan reward Lady Macbeth with the evening before his assassination?

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