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

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

3. Who of the following is NOT found in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Duncan.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) Lennox.

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

5. Who is assisting the main enemy of Scotland at the time of this play?
(a) The Witches.
(b) MacDuff.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) The Thane of Cawdor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many witches are there?

3. Who does Duncan meet as he sets up camp at the beginning of the play?

4. Who is to be the new Thane of Cawdor?

5. How are Malcolm and Duncan related?

(see the answer key)

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