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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. Where is Macbeth's castle?
(a) Forres.
(b) Inverness.
(c) Triamond.
(d) Florence.

2. in Act 1, Scene 3, what do the witches tell Macbeth he will become?
(a) A rich duke.
(b) The Thane of Cawdor.
(c) The king of England.
(d) The leader of the army.

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

4. Which of these is NOT a guest at Macbeth's castle after the battle?
(a) Donalbain.
(b) Lennox.
(c) Macdonwald.
(d) Angus.

5. What does Lady Macbeth hear shortly after the deed with Duncan is done in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) The chamberlains yelling.
(b) An owl shriek.
(c) The hissing of a cat.
(d) A bell tolling.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of land is featured in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. What does Macbeth say he will have to do if he is caught murdering the king?

3. What does Lady Macbeth give the chamberlains to make them sleep?

4. What does Macbeth feel that Banquo has stripped him of?

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

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