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

2. What does the first witch do to get her revenge on the person who offended her in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Curses the young maiden with warts and boils.
(b) Curses the sailor with lack of sleep and fatigue.
(c) Curses the soldier with blindness in his next battle.
(d) Curses the shop with bad produce and merchandice.

3. What kind of land is featured in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Meadow.
(b) Desert.
(c) Forest.
(d) Cave.

4. How does Macbeth refer to his wife after she hears about the prophecy from the witches?
(a) His sweet queen to be.
(b) His dearest partner in greatness.
(c) His bearer of future sons.
(d) His motivation for success.

5. What does Lady Macbeth plan after hearing about the prophecy from the witches?
(a) The murder of the king.
(b) A feast.
(c) A list of enemies.
(d) New legislation.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lady Macbeth act when the king arrives at her castle in Act 1, Scene 6?

2. What do the witches vow to do at the beginning of the play?

3. Who is the hero of the battle between Scotland and its main enemy?

4. Who does Macduff think is responsible for killing Duncan?

5. Who offends the first witch in Act 1, Scene 3?

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