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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 do the witches say are their greatest pleasure in life?
(a) Deceiving.
(b) Serving.
(c) Killing.
(d) Conjuring.

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

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

4. When do the witches want to meet?
(a) Before the sun sets.
(b) After a mighty battle.
(c) The dawn before Macbeth's death.
(d) At the turn of the year.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the witches anticipating at the beginning of the play?

2. Who do the witches plan to meet after parting in Act 1, Scene 1?

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

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

5. How are Malcolm and Duncan related?

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