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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Macbeth do to Macdonwald?
(a) Stabbed him in the heart.
(b) Ripped him in half with his sword.
(c) Poisoned him.
(d) Cut off his head.

2. 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.

3. Who owns the victory of the battle between Scotland and its main enemy?
(a) Duncan.
(b) Macbeth.
(c) The Norwegian King.
(d) The Thane of Cawdor.

4. What does Malcolm tell Duncan of the Thane of Cawdor just before the new Thane is named?
(a) He is still dangerous even in death.
(b) He ran like a dog.
(c) He died with dignity.
(d) His men still honor him.

5. How are Malcolm and Duncan related?
(a) Duncan is Malcolm's son.
(b) Malcolm and Duncan are cousins.
(c) Malcom is Duncan's son.
(d) Malcolm is Duncan's nephew.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where do the witches go after Scotland's battle is over?

3. Who does Duncan meet as he sets up camp at the beginning of the play?

4. In Act 1, Scene 2, why does the sergeant not finish telling Duncan of the battle?

5. Who offends the first witch in Act 1, Scene 3?

(see the answer key)

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