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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. 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.

2. How does Lady Macbeth act when the king arrives at her castle in Act 1, Scene 6?
(a) Warm and inviting.
(b) Confused and nervous.
(c) Cold and harsh.
(d) Sweet and shy.

3. What does Banquo say about Macbeth's castle when he first arrives there?
(a) It is pleasant and inviting.
(b) It is fit for a king.
(c) It is dark and dreary.
(d) It is larger than he had anticipated.

4. What does Lady Macbeth says she has in her mind after hearing the prophecy of the witches?
(a) Murderous intentions.
(b) Important plans.
(c) Lavish wishes.
(d) A serpent's cunning.

5. Where is this play set?
(a) England.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Wales.
(d) Ireland.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is assisting the main enemy of Scotland at the time of this play?

2. When do the witches want to meet?

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

4. How are Malcolm and Duncan related?

5. How does Lady Macbeth hear about the prophecy of the witches?

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