Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering Act 3 of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with Shakespearean drama. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:

• Banquo’s suspicions
• A feast to honor Macbeth
• Macbeth’s newest murderous plan
• Lady Macbeth’s ironic reaction to her newfound power
• Macbeth’s psychological state
• Macbeth’s desire to spare his wife additional guilt
• How Macbeth’s murderous plan is a failure
• The appearance of Banquo’s ghost
• Macbeth’s reason for visiting the witches
• Why Hecate is upset
• A plan to thwart Macbeth