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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Banquo wish to speak with Macbeth about on his first night in Macbeth's castle?
(a) The witches.
(b) The battle.
(c) Lady Macbeth.
(d) Duncan.

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

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

4. How is the Porter speaking of death when he first appears on stage?
(a) He is whispering strange tales of ghosts and demons.
(b) He is telling knock-knock jokes about death.
(c) He is weeping about dead relatives of his.
(d) He is delivering a serious sermon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Banquo and Fleance related?

2. When do the witches want to meet?

3. What does Duncan give Lady Macbeth in Act 2, Scene 1?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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