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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. How are Malcolm and Duncan related?
(a) Duncan is Malcolm's son.
(b) Malcom is Duncan's son.
(c) Malcolm and Duncan are cousins.
(d) Malcolm is Duncan's nephew.

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

3. Who does Duncan meet as he sets up camp at the beginning of the play?
(a) Malcolm.
(b) One of the witches.
(c) A messenger.
(d) A wounded soldier.

4. Who are the first characters to appear in this play?
(a) Soldiers.
(b) Messengers.
(c) Three Witches.
(d) Macbeth and Duncan.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the weather like at the beginning of the play?

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

4. What happens to the original Thane of Cawdor?

5. Where does the sun seem to set at the beginning of the play?

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