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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 acknowledge in his soliloquy at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) The truthfulness of the witches' prophecy.
(b) His grief over Duncan's death.
(c) His fear of being murdered next.
(d) His suspicion of Macbeth.

2. In Act 1, Scene 4, in an aside to the audience, what does Macbeth say he is carrying?
(a) Ambitions unto death.
(b) Deep and dark secrets.
(c) Black and deep desires.
(d) A murderous heart.

3. Which of the following is NOT a strange anomaly seen by the old man?
(a) Owls flying at noon.
(b) Darkness at noon day.
(c) A great falcon being killed by a mousing owl.
(d) Horses eating each other.

4. What do the witches say are their greatest pleasure in life?
(a) Killing.
(b) Conjuring.
(c) Deceiving.
(d) Serving.

5. What does Malcolm tell Duncan of the Thane of Cawdor just before the new Thane is named?
(a) He died with dignity.
(b) He ran like a dog.
(c) His men still honor him.
(d) He is still dangerous even in death.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who do the witches plan to meet after parting in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. Who is sent for to help the wounded sergeant in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. Where is Macbeth going to be crowned king?

5. What does a voice tell Macbeth he shall do no more after killing Duncan?

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