Unit 3 Test

What is the setting of Macbeth?

• Ireland

• England

• Scotland

What is a thane?

• An idler

• A craftsman

• A wealthy nobleman

In scene one/act one (1.1), we are immediately introduced to the Three Witches. What is the only purpose they serve in the play?

• To cause mischief

• To battle forces of evil

• To defend reality

In scene two, we discover from the bloody soldier that:

• Macbeth was seriously wounded

• Macbeth has done well and won the day

• Macbeth betrayed the Scottish king

In scene three, the witches prophesize that Macbeth will be:

• The King of England

• The thane of Cawdor

• The thane of Glamis

The second prophesy concerning Macbeth will be

• Prince of Cumberland

• King of Scotland

• King of Wales

What did the Witches prophesize about Banquo?

• He will be killed in battle

• He will be king of Scotland

• He will be father of kings

 In scene four, King Duncan announces that he has given his son, Malcolm, a new title.  What is it?

• Prince of Cumberland

• Thane of Cawdor

• Prince of Greenwich

Macbeth seems upset by the new title given to Malcolm.  How is Malcolm now an obstacle to Macbeth’s ambition?

• He fears Duncan's son Malcolm

• He wants to be the next King

• He wants Banquo's land and money

When Lady Macbeth receives Macbeth’s letter about the prophecies, what is her reaction?

• She wants him to forgive Duncan

• She wants him to accept his new title of Thane

• She wants him to murder Duncan