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

2. Who is the first to greet Duncan at Macbeth's castle?
(a) Macbeth.
(b) Lady Macbeth.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) A servant.

3. Who are the first characters to appear in this play?
(a) Messengers.
(b) Macbeth and Duncan.
(c) Three Witches.
(d) Soldiers.

4. What does Lady Macbeth say she would do before breaking a promise?
(a) Kill herself.
(b) Go mad.
(c) Kill her husband.
(d) Kill her own child.

5. How is the first witch offended in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) The sailor's wife will not share chestnuts with her.
(b) The young maiden calls her ugly and useless.
(c) The shopkeeper denies her money.
(d) The soldier curses her and kicks stones at her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Macbeth say he will have to do if he is caught murdering the king?

2. What does Lady Macbeth tell her husband to do in front of the king when he comes to their home?

3. When do the witches want to meet?

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

5. How does Lady Macbeth act when the king arrives at her castle in Act 1, Scene 6?

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