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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 kind of land is featured in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Meadow.
(b) Cave.
(c) Desert.
(d) Forest.

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

3. What happens to the original Thane of Cawdor?
(a) He is to be executed.
(b) He flees the country.
(c) He commits suicide rather than be taken prisoner.
(d) He is killed in battle.

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

5. What do the witches sense in the air in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Something murky.
(b) Something astonishing.
(c) Something hopeful.
(d) Something unexpected.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What must the loser of the battle between Scotland and it's enemy do in order to bury their dead men?

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

4. How is the first witch offended in Act 1, Scene 3?

5. What did Macbeth do to Macdonwald?

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