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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. Who is assisting the main enemy of Scotland at the time of this play?
(a) MacDuff.
(b) The Witches.
(c) The Thane of Cawdor.
(d) Macbeth.

2. What is so surprising about the way Lady Macbeth treats the king when he arrives at her castle in Act 1, Scene 6?
(a) She did not seem nervous before.
(b) It appears she has changed her mind.
(c) She is planning his murder.
(d) She should be grateful to him.

3. What does Lady Macbeth say she would do before breaking a promise?
(a) Kill herself.
(b) Go mad.
(c) Kill her own child.
(d) Kill her husband.

4. Who is the hero of the battle between Scotland and its main enemy?
(a) The Thane of Cawdor.
(b) Sweno.
(c) Duncan.
(d) Macbeth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first to greet Duncan at Macbeth's castle?

2. What happens to the original Thane of Cawdor?

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

4. How does Lady Macbeth hear about the prophecy of the witches?

5. What is the weather like at the beginning of the play?

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