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

2. Who does Lady Macbeth want to frame for Duncan's murder?
(a) Malcolm.
(b) His chamberlains.
(c) A servant.
(d) Lennox.

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

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

5. What title does Duncan hold?
(a) General.
(b) Duke.
(c) King.
(d) Magistrate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must the loser of the battle between Scotland and it's enemy do in order to bury their dead men?

2. In Act 1, Scene 4, in an aside to the audience, what does Macbeth say he is carrying?

3. What does Banquo suffer from on his first night in Macbeth's castle?

4. Who is to be the new Thane of Cawdor?

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

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