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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. Where does Duncan decide to camp at the beginning of the play?
(a) Florence.
(b) Innerwith.
(c) Forres.
(d) Triamond.

2. Who does Duncan meet as he sets up camp at the beginning of the play?
(a) A wounded soldier.
(b) One of the witches.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) A messenger.

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

4. What does Lady Macbeth tell her husband to do in front of the king when he comes to their home?
(a) Poison him.
(b) Play the innocent.
(c) Get him alone.
(d) Praise his masterful mind.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How are Banquo and Fleance related?

3. What happens to the original Thane of Cawdor?

4. Who of the following is NOT found in Act 1, Scene 2?

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

(see the answer key)

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