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

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

3. What does Banquo suffer from on his first night in Macbeth's castle?
(a) Bad thoughts.
(b) Horrible dreams.
(c) Flashes of hot and cold.
(d) A terrible rash.

4. What is Macbeth's first reaction to the witches?
(a) Skeptical and unbelieving.
(b) Surprised and disgusted.
(c) Amazed and terrified.
(d) Impatient and worried.

5. What are the witches anticipating at the beginning of the play?
(a) Something to happen on a larger scale.
(b) The assasination of the king.
(c) To meet their master.
(d) The death of Macbeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do the witches want to meet?

2. What does Macbeth say about killing Duncan after Duncan arrives at his castle?

3. How are Banquo and Fleance related?

4. Where does Donalbain go after Duncan's death?

5. How is the Porter speaking of death when he first appears on stage?

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