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

2. What does Macbeth say he will have to do if he is caught murdering the king?
(a) Go to prison.
(b) Kill himself.
(c) Frame his wife.
(d) Fight another war.

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

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

5. What does Banquo suffer from on his first night in Macbeth's castle?
(a) Bad thoughts.
(b) Flashes of hot and cold.
(c) Horrible dreams.
(d) A terrible rash.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lady Macbeth hear about the prophecy of the witches?

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

3. Who does Duncan meet as he sets up camp 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 does Lady Macbeth plan after hearing about the prophecy from the witches?

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