Macbeth Act 1-3 General Knowledge Quiz

Who is the King of Scotland at the beginning of the play?

• Macduff
• Macbeth
• Duncan
• Malcolm

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Which of these is Duncan's oldest son?

• Malcolm
• Macduff
• Lennox
• Donalbain

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Why does Macbeth have Banquo killed?

• Because the witches said his children would be king.
• Because he suspects that Macbeth killed Duncan.
• Because Macbeth think Banquo's honorable nature makes him dangerous.
• Because Banquo also wants the throne.

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With whom do the 3 witches meet first?

• Duncan
• Banquo and Fleance
• Macbeth and Banquo
• Malcolm and Donalbain

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Who is the first person to discover Duncan's dead body?

• Lady Macbeth
• Donalbain
• Macduff
• Lennox

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Which of these happens in the scene after they find Duncan's body?

• Lady Macbeth hides the dagger on the guards' bodies.
• The three witches meet with Macbeth.
• Someone mentions that Duncan's horses break free and go on a rampage.
• The night becomes so dark that no stars are visible.

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Why does Macbeth invite Banquo to dinner?

• So they can celebrate Macbeth's coronation.
• Because Macbeth wants to make Banquo an advisor.
• Because Lady Macbeth wants Banquo killed.
• So he can have Banquo murdered on the road.

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What does Macbeth see as he is walking to kill Duncan?

• A clean dagger
• A dagger dripping gouts of blood.
• A sword.
• Duncan's horses attacking the villagers.

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How does Macbeth become the Thane of Cawdor?

• Macbeth had the original Thane of Cawdor killed.
• The original Thane of Cawdor was executed for treason.
• Macbeth already was the Thane of Cawdor.
• The original Thane of Cawdor disappeared.

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What goes wrong for Macbeth in Act 3?

• Fleance escapes from the murderers.
• Lady Macbeth faints.
• Banquo survives the attack.
• Macduff accuses Macbeth of murdering Duncan.

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