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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. In Act 1, Scene 2, why does the sergeant not finish telling Duncan of the battle?
(a) He falls asleep.
(b) He is too overcome with emotion.
(c) He faints from loss of blood.
(d) He dies.

2. Who is with Lady Macduff in her castle when she hears her husband has fled?
(a) Her servants.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her son.

3. What does Macbeth say he will have to do if he is caught murdering the king?
(a) Kill himself.
(b) Frame his wife.
(c) Fight another war.
(d) Go to prison.

4. How does Lady Macbeth act when the king arrives at her castle in Act 1, Scene 6?
(a) Warm and inviting.
(b) Confused and nervous.
(c) Sweet and shy.
(d) Cold and harsh.

5. What does Macbeth see in a vision just as he is about to murder the king?
(a) A ghost.
(b) A spear.
(c) A dagger.
(d) A crown.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the first characters to appear in this play?

2. Where does Donalbain go after Duncan's death?

3. What is Lady Macbeth's reaction when she is told of the king's death the morning after?

4. Who appears at the door when the banquet first begins?

5. What is the third apparition to appear to Macbeth when he meets with the witches?

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