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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 two reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan?
(a) The prophecy will come true on its own, and he is likely to be caught.
(b) Duncan is the king and Macbeth loves him.
(c) Lady Macbeth is crazy, and Duncan loves them both.
(d) Macbeth is his host and he is a kinsman.

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

3. Who is the main enemy of Scotland at the time of this play?
(a) England.
(b) Germany.
(c) Norway.
(d) Scandinavia.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lady Macbeth want to frame for Duncan's murder?

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

3. What do the witches say are their greatest pleasure in life?

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

5. What does Macbeth say the people would do if Duncan were killed?

(see the answer key)

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