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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lady Macbeth hear about the prophecy of the witches?
(a) Her husband writes a letter about it.
(b) One of the witches comes to tell her.
(c) Duncan tells her about it.
(d) She sees it in a dream.

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) Duncan is the king and Macbeth loves him.
(d) Macbeth is his host and he is a kinsman.

3. What does Macbeth say about killing Duncan after Duncan arrives at his castle?
(a) He must not be seen as the culprit.
(b) He cannot do it himself.
(c) It is not the time.
(d) It must be done soon.

4. What does Duncan give Lady Macbeth in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) A title.
(b) A kiss.
(c) A diamond.
(d) A ration of strong wine.

5. What does Macbeth see in a vision just as he is about to murder the king?
(a) A ghost.
(b) A spear.
(c) A crown.
(d) A dagger.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Malcolm and Duncan related?

2. Who is the hero of the battle between Scotland and its main enemy?

3. Who is the main enemy of Scotland at the time of this play?

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

5. Where is Macbeth's castle?

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