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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gave Lady Macbeth the courage to continue with her plot in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Motivation.
(b) Words from her husband.
(c) A picture of a queen.
(d) Wine.

2. What is the weather like at the beginning of the play?
(a) Torrential rain.
(b) Lightning and thunder.
(c) Sunny and bright.
(d) Dark and misty.

3. Who is sent for to help the wounded sergeant in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) A surgeon.
(b) Another soldier.
(c) Duncan.
(d) A nurse.

4. How is the first witch offended in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) The soldier curses her and kicks stones at her.
(b) The sailor's wife will not share chestnuts with her.
(c) The shopkeeper denies her money.
(d) The young maiden calls her ugly and useless.

5. What two reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan?
(a) The prophecy will come true on its own, and he is likely to be caught.
(b) Lady Macbeth is crazy, and Duncan loves them both.
(c) Duncan is the king and Macbeth loves him.
(d) Macbeth is his host and he is a kinsman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Macbeth do to Macdonwald?

2. How is the Porter speaking of death when he first appears on stage?

3. Who is the hero of the battle between Scotland and its main enemy?

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

5. What does a voice tell Macbeth he shall do no more after killing Duncan?

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