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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) Conjuring.
(b) Serving.
(c) Killing.
(d) Deceiving.

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

3. Who is sent for to help the wounded sergeant in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Another soldier.
(b) A nurse.
(c) Duncan.
(d) A surgeon.

4. What happens to the original Thane of Cawdor?
(a) He is to be executed.
(b) He flees the country.
(c) He is killed in battle.
(d) He commits suicide rather than be taken prisoner.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Where does Duncan decide to camp at the beginning of the play?

5. How many witches are there?

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