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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. Who does Macbeth hire after Banquo leaves the castle for the day in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Thieves.
(b) Guards.
(c) Cooks.
(d) Murderers.

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

3. Where do the witches go after Scotland's battle is over?
(a) A heath.
(b) The sea shore.
(c) The desert.
(d) A cave.

4. What does Lady Macbeth plan after hearing about the prophecy from the witches?
(a) The murder of the king.
(b) New legislation.
(c) A list of enemies.
(d) A feast.

5. Who are the first characters to appear in this play?
(a) Macbeth and Duncan.
(b) Messengers.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Three Witches.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the main enemy of Scotland at the time of this play?

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

3. How are Malcolm and Duncan related?

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

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

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