Macbeth Act I Quiz

In Scene i, when do the witches plant to meet again?

• They will meet after the storm.

• They will meet after the death of King Duncan.

• They will meet after the battle is over with Macbeth.

• They will meet after the coronation of Malcom.

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Who emerged from both battles (Ireland and Norway) victorious?

• The rebel Macdonwald and his rebels

• Macbeth (and Banquo)

• Lenox (and Ross)

• Macbeth (and Donalbain)

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What bad news does the Captain deliver to King Duncan?

• The enemy forces took Donalbain hostage.

• The Thane of Cawdor betrayed King Duncan and aided the enemy.

• Scotland lost the battle.

• One the King Duncan's most brave warriors was beheaded.

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What three titles do the three witches hail Macbeth with in Scene iii?

There is more than one answer.

• Thane of Glamis

• Thane of Angus

• Thane of Cawdor

• Future King

• Captain of the King's Army

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Which of the following do the witches say about Banquo in Scene iii?

• Banquo will be Thane of Angus.

• Banquo will be King.

• Banquo will not be King but his sons will be kings.

• Banquo will be head/captain of the King's Army.

• The three witches do not give any prophecy to Banquo.

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What does King Duncan name his son, Malcom, in Scene iv?

• The King of Scotland

• Thane of Glamis

• Thane of Cawdor

• The Prince of Cumberland

• The Prince of Scotland

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In Scene iv, King Duncan says, "He was a gentleman on whom I built an absolute trust." Why is this statement from King Duncan ironic?

• Everyone but King Duncan knew that the Thane of Cawdor was a disloyal traitor.

• He has made his son the new Prince of Cumberland, but his own son is plotting to kill him in order to seize the throne.

• He has made Macbeth the new Thane of Cawdor, and Macbeth was told a prophecy that may lure him to betray King Duncan.

• King Duncan knew the Thane of Cawdor was a traitor because his father also committed treason.

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How does Lady Macbeth learn of the witches' prophecy?

• She hears it from one of her messengers.

• Banquo tells her once he arrives at Inverness.

• The three witches pay Lady Macbeth a visit after the give Macbeth the prophecy.

• Macbeth writes her a letter telling her of his encounters with the three witches.

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Lady Macbeth’s remark that her husband is “too full o’ th’ milk of human kindness” shows that she is

• rutheless

• lacking ambition

• considerate

• very much like her husband, Macbeth

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Although he seems to be a great king, King Duncan's weakness seems to be that he ---

• is old and senile.

• is suspicious of Macbeth.

• Is heartless and ruthless.

• is too trusting and gracious.

• offers to much praise for those who serve him.

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