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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 title is Malcolm given after the battle is over?
(a) Thane of Cawdor.
(b) King of Scotland.
(c) Prince of Cumberland.
(d) Duke of Greenwich.

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

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

4. Who is the main enemy of Scotland at the time of this play?
(a) Scandinavia.
(b) Norway.
(c) England.
(d) Germany.

5. What does Lady Macbeth says she has in her mind after hearing the prophecy of the witches?
(a) Murderous intentions.
(b) A serpent's cunning.
(c) Lavish wishes.
(d) Important plans.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What title does Duncan hold?

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

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

5. What does Macbeth say he will have to do if he is caught murdering the king?

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