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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are Malcolm and Duncan related?
(a) Duncan is Malcolm's son.
(b) Malcolm and Duncan are cousins.
(c) Malcolm is Duncan's nephew.
(d) Malcom is Duncan's son.

2. What does Lady Macbeth says she has in her mind after hearing the prophecy of the witches?
(a) Murderous intentions.
(b) Important plans.
(c) A serpent's cunning.
(d) Lavish wishes.

3. What does Macbeth ask mighty Neptune for help with?
(a) Becoming king.
(b) Resisting his wife.
(c) Washing blood off his hands.
(d) Killing Duncan.

4. Who offends the first witch in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) A soldier.
(b) A young maiden.
(c) A shopkeeper.
(d) A sailor's wife.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the weather like at the beginning of the play?

3. When do the witches want to meet?

4. What gave Lady Macbeth the courage to continue with her plot in Act 2, Scene 2?

5. Who owns the victory of the battle between Scotland and its main enemy?

(see the answer key)

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