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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the witches vow to do at the beginning of the play?
(a) Fool the soldiers.
(b) Confuse the messengers.
(c) Kill Macbeth.
(d) Meet again.

2. How many witches are there?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Six.
(d) Five.

3. Where is this play set?
(a) Ireland.
(b) England.
(c) Wales.
(d) Scotland.

4. What does Lady Macbeth plan after hearing about the prophecy from the witches?
(a) A feast.
(b) The murder of the king.
(c) New legislation.
(d) A list of enemies.

5. What does Macbeth say about killing Duncan after Duncan arrives at his castle?
(a) He cannot do it himself.
(b) It must be done soon.
(c) He must not be seen as the culprit.
(d) It is not the time.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does the sun seem to set at the beginning of the play?

3. Where is Macbeth's castle?

4. When do the witches want to meet?

5. What does Banquo say about Macbeth's castle when he first arrives there?

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