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

A dagger dripping gouts of blood.

Duncan's horses attacking the villagers.

How does Macbeth become the Thane of Cawdor?

The original Thane of Cawdor was executed for treason.

Macbeth had the original Thane of Cawdor killed.

Macbeth already was the Thane of Cawdor.

The original Thane of Cawdor disappeared.

What goes wrong for Macbeth in Act 3?

Fleance escapes from the murderers.

Macduff accuses Macbeth of murdering Duncan.

At what point does Banquo begin to suspect Macbeth?

Right before Macbeth invites him to the banquet.

After Macbeth kills Duncan's guards.

After Lady Macbeth faints in Act 2.

After Macbeth invites him to the banquet.

Why is Lady Macbeth upset in Act 3?

Because even though Macbeth has what he wants, he's still tortured by guilt.

Because she believes Macduff knows about the plot.

Because the witches have made more prophecies.

Because she knows Malcolm and Donalbain will return.

Why is Hecate angry at the three witches?

Because they did not invite her to join them in their plot.

Because they are messing around with Macbeth's life.

Because they allowed Duncan to be killed.

Because they did not follow her instructions.

Why has Macduff left for England in Scene 6?

To request help from Northumberland and Siward.

What is Macbeth doing as Macduff leaves for England?

Searching for Donalbain and Malcolm.

Requesting help from Northumberland and Siward.

What is an example of dramatic irony?

When Macbeth is greeted as Thane of Cawdor by the witches

When the porter goes on a drunken rant about alcohol

When Shakespeare says the first battle was like a new Golgotha

When Macbeth and Banquo step aside to talk to each other privately

How does Lady Macbeth react when her husband no longer wants to kill Duncan?

She is understanding of his feelings

She is proud that he wants to do the right thing

Which adjectives best describe Macbeth at the end of Act 3?

Ruthless, cutthroat, suspicious

How does Lady Macbeth react to hearing her husband's prophecy?

She worries that her husband will not be able to do what is necessary

She is terrified that he believes the witches

She does not believe that the prophecy is true

She begins fantasizing about being queen

How does Banquo first react to hearing his prophecy from the witches?

He is suspicious of them and doesn't really believe it.

He is willing to do anything to make it come true

He is heartbroken that he will not be a king

He is overjoyed at the thought of his son being king

What do Duncan's sons do after their father is murdered?

Argue over who will become king

Macbeth Act 1-3 General Knowledge Quiz

Authored by Kenzi Mundkowsky

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

Macduff

Macbeth

Duncan

Malcolm

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who is the first person to suspect Macbeth in Duncan's murder?

Malcolm

Macduff

Lennox

Donalbain

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

With whom do the 3 witches meet first?

Duncan

Banquo and Fleance

Macbeth and Banquo

Malcolm and Donalbain

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1 min • 1 pt

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

Lady Macbeth

Donalbain

Macduff

Lennox

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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