Macbeth Act I, Scenes 1-3

Who wrote the Tragedy of Macbeth?

• William Shakespeare
• Ben Johnson
• Henry VIII
• Patrick Stewart

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True or False:
According to the Three Witches, Macbeth and his sons will be kings.

• True
• False

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True or False:
Both Macbeth and Banquo will be kings

• True
• False

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Macbeth was considered a _________ for his victories in battle.

• coward
• king
• hero
• witch

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The setting of Macbeth take place in __________.

• England
• Norway
• Ireland
• Scotland

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

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Which of the following is NOT a reason for the witches in Act 1;scene 1.

• To set the mood of the play
• To introduce the character of Macbeth
• To scare the audience with the witches' appearance
• To introduce supernatural influences, paradoxes, and the stormy fate of Scotland

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Which characters are present in Act 1, Scene 1?

• The witches
• Macbeth and Banquo
• Duncan and Malcolm
• Ross and Angus

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In Scene 2 _________ awards Macbeth with the title, Thane of Cawdor.

• Duncan
• Malcolm
• Ross
• Lennox

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