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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 title does Duncan hold?
(a) King.
(b) General.
(c) Duke.
(d) Magistrate.

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

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

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

5. Who do the witches plan to meet after parting in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Macbeth.
(b) MacDonwald.
(c) McBride.
(d) Duncan.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the first to greet Duncan at Macbeth's castle?

3. When do the witches want to meet?

4. What did Macbeth do to Macdonwald?

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

(see the answer key)

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