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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. in Act 1, Scene 3, what do the witches tell Macbeth he will become?
(a) A rich duke.
(b) The Thane of Cawdor.
(c) The leader of the army.
(d) The king of England.

2. What title does Duncan hold?
(a) Duke.
(b) Magistrate.
(c) King.
(d) General.

3. What must the loser of the battle between Scotland and it's enemy do in order to bury their dead men?
(a) Beg for mercy.
(b) Pay a tribute.
(c) Steal the bodies in the night.
(d) Release their prisoners.

4. What does a voice tell Macbeth he shall do no more after killing Duncan?
(a) Love.
(b) Kill.
(c) Eat.
(d) Sleep.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 4, in an aside to the audience, what does Macbeth say he is carrying?

2. What does Lady Macbeth says she has in her mind after hearing the prophecy of the witches?

3. Which of these is NOT a guest at Macbeth's castle after the battle?

4. Who is to be the new Thane of Cawdor?

5. What are the witches anticipating at the beginning of the play?

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