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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Banquo wish to speak with Macbeth about on his first night in Macbeth's castle?
(a) Lady Macbeth.
(b) Duncan.
(c) The battle.
(d) The witches.

2. Who offends the first witch in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) A sailor's wife.
(b) A shopkeeper.
(c) A young maiden.
(d) A soldier.

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

4. What do the witches plan to harvest from the moon?
(a) A vaporous drop.
(b) Dust of the moon.
(c) Artificial light.
(d) A key to darkness.

5. What happens to Macduff's family after he has fled the country?
(a) They are murdered.
(b) They flee to join him.
(c) They go into hiding.
(d) They prepare to go see Macbeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lady Macbeth assured of after Banquo rides away from the castle in Act 3, Scene 2?

2. Who of the following is NOT found in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. What two reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan?

4. Who does Lady Macbeth want to frame for Duncan's murder?

5. What title does Duncan hold?

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