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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How is the first witch offended in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) The sailor's wife will not share chestnuts with her.
(b) The shopkeeper denies her money.
(c) The young maiden calls her ugly and useless.
(d) The soldier curses her and kicks stones at her.

3. What title is Malcolm given after the battle is over?
(a) Duke of Greenwich.
(b) King of Scotland.
(c) Thane of Cawdor.
(d) Prince of Cumberland.

4. Who owns the victory of the battle between Scotland and its main enemy?
(a) The Thane of Cawdor.
(b) Macbeth.
(c) Duncan.
(d) The Norwegian King.

5. Who are the first characters to appear in this play?
(a) Macbeth and Duncan.
(b) Three Witches.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Messengers.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do the witches want to meet?

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

3. Who offends the first witch in Act 1, Scene 3?

4. Who is sent for to help the wounded sergeant in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. How are Malcolm and Duncan related?

(see the answer key)

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