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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What must the loser of the battle between Scotland and it's enemy do in order to bury their dead men?
(a) Steal the bodies in the night.
(b) Release their prisoners.
(c) Beg for mercy.
(d) Pay a tribute.

2. What does Banquo suffer from on his first night in Macbeth's castle?
(a) Bad thoughts.
(b) Horrible dreams.
(c) Flashes of hot and cold.
(d) A terrible rash.

3. What title is Malcolm given after the battle is over?
(a) Prince of Cumberland.
(b) King of Scotland.
(c) Thane of Cawdor.
(d) Duke of Greenwich.

4. Where does Duncan decide to camp at the beginning of the play?
(a) Florence.
(b) Forres.
(c) Triamond.
(d) Innerwith.

5. How does Macbeth refer to his wife after she hears about the prophecy from the witches?
(a) His motivation for success.
(b) His sweet queen to be.
(c) His dearest partner in greatness.
(d) His bearer of future sons.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 4, in an aside to the audience, what does Macbeth say he is carrying?

2. What does Macbeth see in a vision just as he is about to murder the king?

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

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

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

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