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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 Macbeth refer to his wife after she hears about the prophecy from the witches?
(a) His motivation for success.
(b) His dearest partner in greatness.
(c) His sweet queen to be.
(d) His bearer of future sons.

2. What did Macbeth do to Macdonwald?
(a) Ripped him in half with his sword.
(b) Stabbed him in the heart.
(c) Cut off his head.
(d) Poisoned him.

3. What happens to the original Thane of Cawdor?
(a) He is killed in battle.
(b) He flees the country.
(c) He is to be executed.
(d) He commits suicide rather than be taken prisoner.

4. How are Banquo and Fleance related?
(a) Fleance is Banquo's father.
(b) Fleance and Banquo are brothers.
(c) Banquo is Fleance's father.
(d) Banquo is Fleance's uncle.

5. Who is sent for to help the wounded sergeant in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) A surgeon.
(b) A nurse.
(c) Duncan.
(d) Another soldier.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Duncan decide to camp at the beginning of the play?

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

3. What does Lady Macbeth tell her husband to do in front of the king when he comes to their home?

4. What does Banquo wish to speak with Macbeth about on his first night in Macbeth's castle?

5. Who is to be the new Thane of Cawdor?

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