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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 does Lady Macbeth hear about the prophecy of the witches?
(a) One of the witches comes to tell her.
(b) Her husband writes a letter about it.
(c) She sees it in a dream.
(d) Duncan tells her about it.

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

3. Who of the following is NOT found in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Duncan.
(b) Macbeth.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) Lennox.

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

5. What did Lennox tell Macbeth about the night of Duncan's murder?
(a) He had never had a more peaceful night in his life.
(b) He was kept awake by strange noises and lamentations.
(c) He felt as if he had been drugged to sleep deep.
(d) He had horrendous dreams.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the sun seem to set at the beginning of the play?

2. Where is this play set?

3. In Act 1, Scene 2, why does the sergeant not finish telling Duncan of the battle?

4. What does Macbeth ask his wife to prepare for him for after he has completed his chore in Act 2, Scene 1?

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

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