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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 is Macbeth's first reaction to the witches?
(a) Skeptical and unbelieving.
(b) Surprised and disgusted.
(c) Impatient and worried.
(d) Amazed and terrified.

2. How are Banquo and Fleance related?
(a) Fleance is Banquo's father.
(b) Banquo is Fleance's father.
(c) Fleance and Banquo are brothers.
(d) Banquo is Fleance's uncle.

3. When do the witches want to meet?
(a) After a mighty battle.
(b) Before the sun sets.
(c) The dawn before Macbeth's death.
(d) At the turn of the year.

4. Who offends the first witch in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) A shopkeeper.
(b) A young maiden.
(c) A soldier.
(d) A sailor's wife.

5. What does Lady Macbeth says she has in her mind after hearing the prophecy of the witches?
(a) Important plans.
(b) Lavish wishes.
(c) Murderous intentions.
(d) A serpent's cunning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the witches sense in the air in Act 1, Scene 1?

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

3. What does Lady Macbeth say she would do before breaking a promise?

4. How does Lady Macbeth hear about the prophecy of the witches?

5. What is so surprising about the way Lady Macbeth treats the king when he arrives at her castle in Act 1, Scene 6?

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