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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Lennox tell Macbeth about the night of Duncan's murder?
(a) He was kept awake by strange noises and lamentations.
(b) He had horrendous dreams.
(c) He felt as if he had been drugged to sleep deep.
(d) He had never had a more peaceful night in his life.

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

4. Who is the first person to see the king dead?
(a) Lady Macbeth.
(b) Macduff.
(c) Lennox.
(d) Malcolm.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who appears at the door when the banquet first begins?

2. What does Duncan say gave Macbeth speed after the battle?

3. What does Macbeth see in a vision just as he is about to murder the king?

4. How many witches are there?

5. How old is the Old Man?

(see the answer key)

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