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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 Macbeth ask his wife to prepare for him for after he has completed his chore in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) A drink.
(b) A horse.
(c) A bath.
(d) A bed.

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

3. What do the witches say are their greatest pleasure in life?
(a) Conjuring.
(b) Serving.
(c) Killing.
(d) Deceiving.

4. Who is the hero of the battle between Scotland and its main enemy?
(a) Duncan.
(b) Sweno.
(c) The Thane of Cawdor.
(d) Macbeth.

5. Where does the sun seem to set at the beginning of the play?
(a) The heath.
(b) The witches' cauldron.
(c) The ground.
(d) The ocean.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Banquo wish to speak with Macbeth about on his first night in Macbeth's castle?

3. Who are the first characters to appear in this play?

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

5. Where do the witches go after Scotland's battle is over?

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