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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many witches are there?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Six.

3. What does Lady Macbeth say she would do before breaking a promise?
(a) Kill herself.
(b) Go mad.
(c) Kill her husband.
(d) Kill her own child.

4. In Act 1, Scene 2, why does the sergeant not finish telling Duncan of the battle?
(a) He is too overcome with emotion.
(b) He faints from loss of blood.
(c) He dies.
(d) He falls asleep.

5. What does Lady Macbeth plan after hearing about the prophecy from the witches?
(a) A list of enemies.
(b) A feast.
(c) New legislation.
(d) The murder of the king.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Malcolm tell Duncan of the Thane of Cawdor just before the new Thane is named?

2. How are Malcolm and Duncan related?

3. What do the witches vow to do at the beginning of the play?

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

5. What title is Malcolm given after the battle is over?

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