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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 Macbeth see in a vision just as he is about to murder the king?
(a) A crown.
(b) A dagger.
(c) A ghost.
(d) A spear.

2. Who offends the first witch in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) A sailor's wife.
(b) A young maiden.
(c) A soldier.
(d) A shopkeeper.

3. When do the witches want to meet?
(a) Before the sun sets.
(b) The dawn before Macbeth's death.
(c) After a mighty battle.
(d) At the turn of the year.

4. How does Lady Macbeth hear about the prophecy of the witches?
(a) One of the witches comes to tell her.
(b) Duncan tells her about it.
(c) Her husband writes a letter about it.
(d) She sees it in a dream.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Banquo know that Macbeth will not remain king?

2. Who is the main enemy of Scotland at the time of this play?

3. In Act 1, Scene 2, why does the sergeant not finish telling Duncan of the battle?

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

5. What do the witches say are their greatest pleasure in life?

(see the answer key)

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