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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 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.

2. In Act 1, Scene 2, why does the sergeant not finish telling Duncan of the battle?
(a) He is too overcome with emotion.
(b) He falls asleep.
(c) He dies.
(d) He faints from loss of blood.

3. Where is Macbeth's castle?
(a) Florence.
(b) Forres.
(c) Triamond.
(d) Inverness.

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

5. What does Duncan say gave Macbeth speed after the battle?
(a) Boredom.
(b) Fear for the safety of his family.
(c) Joy of his new appointment.
(d) Love for his wife.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Macbeth do to Macdonwald?

3. How is the first witch offended in Act 1, Scene 3?

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

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

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