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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Macbeth ask mighty Neptune for help with?
(a) Resisting his wife.
(b) Becoming king.
(c) Washing blood off his hands.
(d) Killing Duncan.

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

4. What does Banquo acknowledge in his soliloquy at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) His grief over Duncan's death.
(b) His suspicion of Macbeth.
(c) The truthfulness of the witches' prophecy.
(d) His fear of being murdered next.

5. Who does Macduff think is responsible for killing Duncan?
(a) Macbeth.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) The chamberlains.
(d) Donalbain.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Banquo say about Macbeth's castle when he first arrives there?

3. What does Malcolm tell Duncan of the Thane of Cawdor just before the new Thane is named?

4. What title is Malcolm given after the battle is over?

5. What do the witches say are their greatest pleasure in life?

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