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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. What does Duncan say gave Macbeth speed after the battle?
(a) Boredom.
(b) Fear for the safety of his family.
(c) Love for his wife.
(d) Joy of his new appointment.

2. How is the Porter speaking of death when he first appears on stage?
(a) He is whispering strange tales of ghosts and demons.
(b) He is telling knock-knock jokes about death.
(c) He is delivering a serious sermon.
(d) He is weeping about dead relatives of his.

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

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

5. What is the weather like at the beginning of the play?
(a) Lightning and thunder.
(b) Dark and misty.
(c) Torrential rain.
(d) Sunny and bright.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lady Macbeth give the chamberlains to make them sleep?

2. What does Duncan give Lady Macbeth in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. Who is the hero of the battle between Scotland and its main enemy?

4. What two reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan?

5. Where does Duncan decide to camp at the beginning of the play?

(see the answer key)

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