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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 say about Macbeth's castle when he first arrives there?
(a) It is fit for a king.
(b) It is larger than he had anticipated.
(c) It is pleasant and inviting.
(d) It is dark and dreary.

2. What does Lady Macbeth tell her husband to do in front of the king when he comes to their home?
(a) Play the innocent.
(b) Poison him.
(c) Get him alone.
(d) Praise his masterful mind.

3. What do the witches vow to do at the beginning of the play?
(a) Fool the soldiers.
(b) Kill Macbeth.
(c) Confuse the messengers.
(d) Meet again.

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

5. Who is speaking with the Old Man when he first appears on stage?
(a) Ross.
(b) Lennox.
(c) Donalbain.
(d) Malcolm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Lennox tell Macbeth about the night of Duncan's murder?

2. Who owns the victory of the battle between Scotland and its main enemy?

3. What does Macbeth say about killing Duncan after Duncan arrives at his castle?

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

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

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