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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Act 1, Scene 4, in an aside to the audience, what does Macbeth say he is carrying?
(a) Deep and dark secrets.
(b) Ambitions unto death.
(c) Black and deep desires.
(d) A murderous heart.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When do the witches want to meet?

2. What does Malcolm tell Duncan of the Thane of Cawdor just before the new Thane is named?

3. What does Lady Macbeth plan after hearing about the prophecy from the witches?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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