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

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

3. How are Malcolm and Duncan related?
(a) Malcom is Duncan's son.
(b) Malcolm is Duncan's nephew.
(c) Duncan is Malcolm's son.
(d) Malcolm and Duncan are cousins.

4. What must the loser of the battle between Scotland and it's enemy do in order to bury their dead men?
(a) Pay a tribute.
(b) Beg for mercy.
(c) Steal the bodies in the night.
(d) Release their prisoners.

5. What do the witches sense in the air in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Something murky.
(b) Something unexpected.
(c) Something astonishing.
(d) Something hopeful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Duncan say gave Macbeth speed after the battle?

2. What did Macbeth do to Macdonwald?

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

4. When do the witches want to meet?

5. What does Banquo say about Macbeth's castle when he first arrives there?

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