Macbeth Act 1 Quiz Part 1

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

Why was the original Thane of Cawdor executed?

• He cheated on his wife.
• He committed treason against King Duncan and Scotland
• He killed the Queen.
• He refused to go into battle because he was a coward.

Why does Macbeth want to kill King Duncan?

• Duncan insulted him.
• Macbeth wants to be king.
• The people don't respect Duncan.
• The witches forced Macbeth to carry out their plan.

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

• True
• False

Who is the King of Scotland?

• James
• Poldark
• Duncan
• Banquo

Where is the play set?

• England
• Wales
• Ireland
• Scotland

Dramatic irony is:

• When a person says something but mean the exact opposite

• When the audience knows something that the characters do not.

• When something happens that is the opposite of what you though would/should happen

• None of the above

Who is executed in Act 1

• Thane of Cawdor

• Thane of Glamis

• Thane of Fife

• Prince of Cumberland

How many witches are there in Act 1?

• 1
• 2
• 4
• 3

Lady Macbeth believes in order to carry out the murder, she has to...

• get drunk
• hire a mercenary killer
• get the witches to help her
• act like a man