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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. How are Malcolm and Duncan related?
(a) Malcolm and Duncan are cousins.
(b) Duncan is Malcolm's son.
(c) Malcolm is Duncan's nephew.
(d) Malcom is Duncan's son.

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

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

4. How many witches are there?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Six.

5. What must the loser of the battle between Scotland and it's enemy do in order to bury their dead men?
(a) Beg for mercy.
(b) Release their prisoners.
(c) Steal the bodies in the night.
(d) Pay a tribute.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the witches sense in the air in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. What is Macbeth's first reaction to the witches?

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

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

5. Who owns the victory of the battle between Scotland and its main enemy?

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