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English Literature

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~22 min

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Who wrote Macbeth?
- William Shakespeare
- Charles Dickens
- J.B. Priestley
- Robert Louis Stevenson
Sample answer: William Shakespeare
Explanation: Shakespeare wrote Macbeth.
In which country is Macbeth set?
- Scotland
- England
- Italy
- Denmark
Sample answer: Scotland
Explanation: Macbeth is set in Scotland.
How many witches greet Macbeth?
- Three
- Two
- Four
- One
Sample answer: Three
Explanation: Three Witches.
The witches prophesy that Macbeth will become…
- King
- a priest
- a merchant
- a sailor
Sample answer: King
Explanation: They predict he will be king.
Who persuades Macbeth to kill King Duncan?
- Lady Macbeth
- Banquo
- Macduff
- Malcolm
Sample answer: Lady Macbeth
Explanation: Lady Macbeth drives the murder.

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