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

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

3. Who is the first person to see the king dead?
(a) Lady Macbeth.
(b) Lennox.
(c) Macduff.
(d) Malcolm.

4. What does Banquo acknowledge in his soliloquy at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) His grief over Duncan's death.
(b) His suspicion of Macbeth.
(c) His fear of being murdered next.
(d) The truthfulness of the witches' prophecy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Macbeth plotting to kill Banquo at all?

2. How does Macbeth refer to his wife after she hears about the prophecy from the witches?

3. What does Macbeth ask his wife to prepare for him for after he has completed his chore in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. How is Macbeth's plan not fulfilled in Banquo's murder?

5. Where is Banquo killed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lady Macbeth do in order to allow for Macbeth to have safe passage past Duncan's chamberlains in Act 1, Scene 7?

2. When do the witches vow to meet again before they part at the beginning of the play?

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

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

5. In the first scene of the play, who else do the witches say they will meet with when they next meet?

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

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

8. What does Ross speak with an old man about the morning after Duncan's assassination?

9. What causes Macbeth to hesitate in killing Duncan?

10. What plans does Macbeth hide from his wife in Act 3, Scene 2?

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