Macbeth Act 1 and 2

Which characters does the play begin with?

• Duncan, Malcolm, and Donalbain
• The Three Witches
• Macbeth and Banquo
• Lady Macbeth and Macbeth

The setting of Macbeth take place in __________.

• England
• Norway
• Ireland
• Scotland

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Macbeth was considered a _________ for his victories in battle.

• coward
• king
• hero
• witch

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What title was Macbeth given for his heroic deeds (actions) in battle?

• Thane of Scotland
• Lord of Cumberland
• Thane of Cawdor
• Lord of Inverness

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What important guest will visit Macbeth at his home (palace)?

• King Duncan
• King Arthur
• Malcolm
• Ross

What is Duncan's greatest weakness?

• He's too self-obsessed.
• He's too trusting.
• He's too greedy.
• He's too unpleasant.

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What plan does Macbeth begin to develop in Act 1?

• to kill Banquo
• to fight in Norway again
• to kill King Duncan
• to divorce Lady Macbeth

Why does Macbeth want to kill King Duncan?

• Duncan insulted him.
• Macbeth wants to be king.
• The people don't respect Duncan.
• The witches forced Macbeth to carry out their plan.

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Lady Macbeth's plan to kill Duncan includes which of the following:

• drugging the guards' drinks.

• poisoning Duncan.

• strangling Duncan in his sleep.

• pushing Duncan from the tower.

What is weird about the night that Macbeth kills Duncan?

• There is a strange glow coming from the horizon.
• The night sky is pitch black.
• There are reports of a ghost wandering the halls.
• A wolf is scene prowling around the castle.