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

2. What does Macbeth say about killing Duncan after Duncan arrives at his castle?
(a) It must be done soon.
(b) It is not the time.
(c) He cannot do it himself.
(d) He must not be seen as the culprit.

3. Where do the witches go after Scotland's battle is over?
(a) The sea shore.
(b) A heath.
(c) The desert.
(d) A cave.

4. Where does Duncan decide to camp at the beginning of the play?
(a) Triamond.
(b) Florence.
(c) Innerwith.
(d) Forres.

5. What two reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan?
(a) Lady Macbeth is crazy, and Duncan loves them both.
(b) The prophecy will come true on its own, and he is likely to be caught.
(c) Duncan is the king and Macbeth loves him.
(d) Macbeth is his host and he is a kinsman.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Act 1, Scene 2, why does the sergeant not finish telling Duncan of the battle?

3. Who does Lady Macbeth want to frame for Duncan's murder?

4. What is so surprising about the way Lady Macbeth treats the king when he arrives at her castle in Act 1, Scene 6?

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

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