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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 Duncan say gave Macbeth speed after the battle?
(a) Joy of his new appointment.
(b) Fear for the safety of his family.
(c) Boredom.
(d) Love for his wife.

2. How does Banquo know that Macbeth will not remain king?
(a) Banquo's sons were prophecied to be kings.
(b) He thinks Macbeth will step down when he sees how hard it is to be king.
(c) Macbeth is sick.
(d) He had a dream of Macbeth's assassination.

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

4. Who is to be the new Thane of Cawdor?
(a) Macbeth.
(b) Duncan.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) Lennox.

5. How many witches are there?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the main enemy of Scotland at the time of this play?

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

3. What does Macbeth say the people would do if Duncan were killed?

4. Who is speaking with the Old Man when he first appears on stage?

5. What does Macbeth see in a vision just as he is about to murder the king?

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