Macbeth Act 1 Review

How does Shakespeare first introduce Macbeth in the play?

• Through King Duncan

• Through the witches

• In battle

• Through the letter he sends to his wife

What two countries are at war in the beginning of Macbeth?

• Norway

• England

• Scotland

• Nigeria

What are the three prophecies the witches make to Banquo and Macbeth?

How does the captain describe Macbeth?

• Macbeth is a traitor and therefore must be executed.

• Macbeth has fallen and must be taken to a medical tent.

• Macbeth is a powerful soldier and shows no mercy.

• Macbeth has been missing from the battlefield due to his new title of Thane of Cawdor.

What message does Ross bring to Macbeth?

• That King Duncan has named his son the heir to the throne.

• The war is over.

• The king has granted Macbeth the title of thane of Cawdor.

• That the king will have dinner at Macbeth's castle.

Think about the description given about Macbeth's castle. How is this ironic?

Who has Duncan named heir to the throne?

• Banquo's Son

• Macbeth

• Malcolm

• Ross

At the end of Scene 4, what terrible thought comes to Macbeth?

• He thinks about fighting for the other side.

• He thinks about murdering Malcolm and Duncan.

• He thinks of giving up the title of thane of Cawdor.

• He thinks about drugging the guards.

Why is Lady Macbeth worried about her husband?

• She is worried that he will not return from war.

• She worries that Banquo will betray Macbeth.

• Lady Macbeth is worried that he will betray her.

• Lady Macbeth worries that her husband is too kind to kill the King.

How does Lady Macbeth want the spirits to change her?