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

2. Who do the witches plan to meet after parting in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) McBride.
(b) MacDonwald.
(c) Duncan.
(d) Macbeth.

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

4. What do the witches vow to do at the beginning of the play?
(a) Confuse the messengers.
(b) Meet again.
(c) Fool the soldiers.
(d) Kill Macbeth.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of land is featured in Act 1, Scene 1?

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

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

5. How is the first witch offended in Act 1, Scene 3?

(see the answer key)

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