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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 of the following is NOT found in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Macbeth.
(b) Duncan.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) Lennox.

2. How are Banquo and Fleance related?
(a) Banquo is Fleance's uncle.
(b) Banquo is Fleance's father.
(c) Fleance and Banquo are brothers.
(d) Fleance is Banquo's father.

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

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

5. How does Lady Macbeth hear about the prophecy of the witches?
(a) One of the witches comes to tell her.
(b) She sees it in a dream.
(c) Duncan tells her about it.
(d) Her husband writes a letter about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Malcolm and Duncan related?

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

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

4. What title does Duncan hold?

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

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