Macbeth ACT 1 Test

Front

Who is named Prince of Cumberland by King Duncan?

Back

Malcolm

Front

Who states, 'What he hath lost, noble Macbeth hath won'?

Back

King Duncan

Front

Who expresses the thought, 'If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me, without my stir'?

Back

Macbeth

Front

What is the fate of the Thane of Cawdor?

Back

He is executed for being a traitor.

Front

Who declares, 'We shall establish our estate on our eldest, Malcolm, whom we name hereafter Prince of Cumberland'?

Back

King Duncan

Front

What is the significance of Malcolm being named Prince of Cumberland?

Back

It establishes him as the heir to the throne, creating tension for Macbeth.

Front

What does Macbeth mean when he says, 'If chance will have me king'?

Back

He contemplates the idea of fate versus action in achieving power.

Front

What role does King Duncan play in the beginning of Macbeth?

Back

He is the King of Scotland, whose decisions impact the plot significantly.

Front

How does the Thane of Cawdor's betrayal affect Macbeth?

Back

It leads to Macbeth being granted the title of Thane of Cawdor.

Front

What theme is introduced with the line, 'Fair is foul, and foul is fair'?

Back

The theme of appearance versus reality.