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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 is Macduff doing as he flees after Banquo's death?
(a) Trying to save his life.
(b) Spreading the news of Macbeth's treachery.
(c) Plotting against Macbeth.
(d) Grieving for Duncan and Banquo.

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

3. How is the first witch offended in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) The shopkeeper denies her money.
(b) The young maiden calls her ugly and useless.
(c) The sailor's wife will not share chestnuts with her.
(d) The soldier curses her and kicks stones at her.

4. Who does Duncan meet as he sets up camp at the beginning of the play?
(a) A messenger.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) One of the witches.
(d) A wounded soldier.

5. Who do the witches meet with the morning after Banquo's murder?
(a) Hecate.
(b) Banquo.
(c) Fleance.
(d) Macbeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Duncan say gave Macbeth speed after the battle?

2. What does Lady Macbeth plan after hearing about the prophecy from the witches?

3. Who does Banquo think killed Duncan?

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

5. Where does Duncan decide to camp at the beginning of the play?

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