Macbeth Acts 1-2
Authored by julie salyards
English
12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In Act 1, what is one reason why Macbeth obtained the title Thane of Cawdor?
The original Cawdor died of old age.
The region of Cawdor in Scotland never had a leader.
The original Cawdor was a traitor.
Macbeth killed Cawdor in battle.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In Act 1, what do the witches predict for Banquo?
He will be king.
He will be betrayed by a friend.
His descendants will be kings.
He will be victorious in battle.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In Act 1, how does Macbeth react to the witches’ prophecies?
He starts thinking about what would need to happen for him to attain a higher title.
He becomes overwhelmed by the responsibility of a higher title.
He sees them as a bad omen.
He brushes them off because he doesn’t believe that anyone could accurately predict the future.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is named the Prince of Cumberland?
Macbeth
Banquo
Malcolm
Ross
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In Act 1, what does Lady Macbeth think about Macbeth’s ambition?
He is too weak emotionally to truly follow his ambition.
He is smart for recognizing the need to pursue the kingship.
He can be a ruthless warrior, which will aid him.
He possesses little ambition.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In Act 1, what does Lady Macbeth think would help her kill King Duncan?
To be sneakier
To be more like a man
To be more like Macbeth
To be younger
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the one negative description can one associate with King Duncan based on what we know of him?
Two-faced
Insane
Naive
Indecisive
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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