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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 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.

2. What does Macbeth say the people would do if Duncan were killed?
(a) Fight.
(b) Go on with their lives.
(c) Seek justice.
(d) Cry.

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

4. Which of these is NOT a guest at Macbeth's castle after the battle?
(a) Donalbain.
(b) Lennox.
(c) Angus.
(d) Macdonwald.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Macbeth refer to his wife after she hears about the prophecy from the witches?

2. What did Macbeth do to Macdonwald?

3. Who does Duncan meet as he sets up camp at the beginning of the play?

4. What do the witches vow to do at the beginning of the play?

5. What does Lady Macbeth say she would do before breaking a promise?

(see the answer key)

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