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

2. What does Malcolm tell Duncan of the Thane of Cawdor just before the new Thane is named?
(a) His men still honor him.
(b) He is still dangerous even in death.
(c) He ran like a dog.
(d) He died with dignity.

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

4. What do the witches vow to do at the beginning of the play?
(a) Confuse the messengers.
(b) Kill Macbeth.
(c) Meet again.
(d) Fool the soldiers.

5. Where does Duncan decide to camp at the beginning of the play?
(a) Florence.
(b) Triamond.
(c) Forres.
(d) Innerwith.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Duncan say gave Macbeth speed after the battle?

5. What does Banquo suffer from on his first night in Macbeth's castle?

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