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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 do the witches sense in the air in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Something astonishing.
(b) Something murky.
(c) Something unexpected.
(d) Something hopeful.

2. In Act 1, Scene 4, in an aside to the audience, what does Macbeth say he is carrying?
(a) A murderous heart.
(b) Ambitions unto death.
(c) Black and deep desires.
(d) Deep and dark secrets.

3. What does Macbeth ask mighty Neptune for help with?
(a) Washing blood off his hands.
(b) Resisting his wife.
(c) Killing Duncan.
(d) Becoming king.

4. What do the witches say are their greatest pleasure in life?
(a) Killing.
(b) Deceiving.
(c) Conjuring.
(d) Serving.

5. Where do the witches go after Scotland's battle is over?
(a) A cave.
(b) A heath.
(c) The sea shore.
(d) The desert.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the first witch offended in Act 1, Scene 3?

2. How are Banquo and Fleance related?

3. What did Macbeth do to Macdonwald?

4. What does Macbeth say about killing Duncan after Duncan arrives at his castle?

5. Why is Banquo not able to attend the banquet until nightfall?

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