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

2. What does Lady Macbeth hear shortly after the deed with Duncan is done in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) An owl shriek.
(b) The hissing of a cat.
(c) The chamberlains yelling.
(d) A bell tolling.

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

4. Who is the first person to see the king dead?
(a) Macduff.
(b) Lady Macbeth.
(c) Lennox.
(d) Malcolm.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What title does Duncan hold?

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

3. What is Macbeth's first reaction to the witches?

4. How many witches are there?

5. When do the witches want to meet?

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