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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) A terrible rash.
(b) Flashes of hot and cold.
(c) Horrible dreams.
(d) Bad thoughts.

2. What does Duncan give Lady Macbeth in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) A ration of strong wine.
(b) A kiss.
(c) A title.
(d) A diamond.

3. What does Lady Macbeth say she would do before breaking a promise?
(a) Kill herself.
(b) Kill her husband.
(c) Kill her own child.
(d) Go mad.

4. What happens to the original Thane of Cawdor?
(a) He commits suicide rather than be taken prisoner.
(b) He is killed in battle.
(c) He is to be executed.
(d) He flees the country.

5. 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) Love for his wife.
(d) Boredom.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Duncan meet as he sets up camp at the beginning of the play?

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

4. What did Macbeth do to Macdonwald?

5. Where is the Old Man standing when he first appears on stage?

(see the answer key)

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