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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 is Macbeth's first reaction to the witches?
(a) Amazed and terrified.
(b) Skeptical and unbelieving.
(c) Impatient and worried.
(d) Surprised and disgusted.

2. Who offends the first witch in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) A sailor's wife.
(b) A soldier.
(c) A young maiden.
(d) A shopkeeper.

3. Who is the main enemy of Scotland at the time of this play?
(a) Germany.
(b) Norway.
(c) England.
(d) Scandinavia.

4. What do the witches sense in the air in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Something unexpected.
(b) Something astonishing.
(c) Something murky.
(d) Something hopeful.

5. What are the witches anticipating at the beginning of the play?
(a) To meet their master.
(b) Something to happen on a larger scale.
(c) The assasination of the king.
(d) The death of Macbeth.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the witches vow to do at the beginning of the play?

3. Where does the sun seem to set at the beginning of the play?

4. What does the first witch do to get her revenge on the person who offended her in Act 1, Scene 3?

5. Where is this play set?

(see the answer key)

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