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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. Why is Macbeth not at all disturbed by the war drums?
(a) He cannot hear them.
(b) He feel protected from his enemies.
(c) He thinks they are fighting for him.
(d) He thinks they are preparing a tribute to him.

2. Why is Macbeth afraid when the army reaches the castle when he has been so confident until then?
(a) He didn't realize how large the army was.
(b) The witches warnings are coming true.
(c) He feels helpless without his wife.
(d) He cannot find his good armor.

3. What is Lady Macbeth trying to do while she is sleeping?
(a) Put on her crown.
(b) Kill Duncan.
(c) Wash her hands.
(d) Repent.

4. What makes Macbeth feel invincible in Act 5?
(a) The prophecy of the witches.
(b) The love the people have for him.
(c) His huge army.
(d) His anger.

5. What does Macduff's son compare himself to when he hears that his father has fled?
(a) A snake.
(b) A dog.
(c) A bird.
(d) A tiger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the witches meet with the morning after Banquo's murder?

2. Who is Duncan's heir?

3. Where did the army get the boughs they are holding?

4. How does Macbeth hear that Birnam Wood is moving towards the castle?

5. Who wants to take revenge personally on Macbeth during the battle at the castle?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Malcolm tell lies to Macduff as they converse in England?

2. Why is Macbeth's army so small in comparison to Malcolm's army?

3. What does Malcolm suggest that his soldiers use as camouflage while approaching Macbeth's castle?

4. How does Macduff prove that he has slain Macbeth?

5. What does Macbeth ask Seyton to help him with before the battle begins?

6. What is Malcolm trying to hide by using camouflage?

7. Who is the main general in Malcolm's army?

8. What does Macbeth think his enemies will suffer before he is defeated?

9. Why is Malcolm so afraid for his life in Act 3, Scene 6?

10. Why does Macbeth not want to receive any more reports from the doctor and his attendant in Act 5, Scene 2?

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