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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 many witches are there?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Six.

2. Who is sent for to help the wounded sergeant in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Another soldier.
(b) A surgeon.
(c) A nurse.
(d) Duncan.

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

4. Who of the following is NOT found in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Lennox.
(b) Macbeth.
(c) Duncan.
(d) Malcolm.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the first witch do to get her revenge on the person who offended her in Act 1, Scene 3?

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

3. How does Lady Macbeth hear about the prophecy of the witches?

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

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