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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 did Macbeth do to Macdonwald?
(a) Cut off his head.
(b) Ripped him in half with his sword.
(c) Stabbed him in the heart.
(d) Poisoned him.

2. What is so surprising about the way Lady Macbeth treats the king when he arrives at her castle in Act 1, Scene 6?
(a) She did not seem nervous before.
(b) It appears she has changed her mind.
(c) She is planning his murder.
(d) She should be grateful to him.

3. What is Macbeth's first reaction to the witches?
(a) Impatient and worried.
(b) Skeptical and unbelieving.
(c) Amazed and terrified.
(d) Surprised and disgusted.

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

5. What does Macbeth say he will have to do if he is caught murdering the king?
(a) Go to prison.
(b) Kill himself.
(c) Fight another war.
(d) Frame his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the witches anticipating at the beginning of the play?

2. What kind of land is featured in Act 1, Scene 1?

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

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

5. In Act 1, Scene 2, why does the sergeant not finish telling Duncan of the battle?

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