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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. Who is to be the new Thane of Cawdor?
(a) Duncan.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) Lennox.

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

3. Who is assisting the main enemy of Scotland at the time of this play?
(a) The Witches.
(b) The Thane of Cawdor.
(c) MacDuff.
(d) Macbeth.

4. What two reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan?
(a) Duncan is the king and Macbeth loves him.
(b) Macbeth is his host and he is a kinsman.
(c) The prophecy will come true on its own, and he is likely to be caught.
(d) Lady Macbeth is crazy, and Duncan loves them both.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lady Macbeth says she has in her mind after hearing 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 is the hero of the battle between Scotland and its main enemy?

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

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

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