Macbeth Acts 1-2

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.

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.

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.

Who is named the Prince of Cumberland?

• Macbeth

• Banquo

• Malcolm

• Ross

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.

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

What is the one negative description can one associate with King Duncan based on what we know of him?

• Two-faced

• Insane

• Naive

• Indecisive

In Act 1, when the witches first meet Macbeth, by the title do they greet him?

• The Thane of Glamis

• The Thane of Cawdor

• King, hereafter

• All of the above

What is the setting of the play?

• England

• Wales

• Ireland

• Scotland

In Act 1, why was the original Thane of Cawdor executed?

• He cheated on his wife.

• He was a traitor.

• He killed the Queen.