Macbeth Act 1 Quiz

The setting of Macbeth is __________.

• England

• Norway

• Ireland

• Scotland

"Fair is foul, and foul is fair," is a famous line from the play. It is a riddle-like phrase that seems contradictory is also known as a(n)

______________.

• paradox

• oxymoron

• simile

• analogy

Macbeth was considered a _________ for his victories in battle.

• coward
• king
• hero
• witch

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Who also fought bravely with Macbeth in the battle at the beginning of the play?

• King Duncan
• Malcolm
• Banquo
• Lady Macbeth

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

• Thane of Scotland

• Prince of Cumberland

• Thane of Cawdor

• Lord of Inverness

What do Macbeth and Banquo see that is supernatural?

• a big storm
• three witches
• a bloody battle
• a letter

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What do the witches tell Macbeth?

• he will die

• he will be king

• he will become a devil

• he will become prince

In scene 4, Duncan awards the title, Prince of Cumberland, to . . .

• Macbeth

• Banquo

• Malcolm

• Donalbain

Who reads a letter from Macbeth describing what he saw and thinks about his future?

• King Duncan
• Lady Macbeth
• Banquo
• Angus

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What plan does Lady Macbeth begin to develop when she says, "The raven himself is hoarse that croaks the fatal entrance of Duncan."

• to send a messenger to tell Macbeth

• to fight in Norway again

• to kill King Duncan

• to deceive Macbeth