Macbeth Act 1

What do the witches tell Macbeth and Banquo in Act 1, Scene 3, that sets the events of the play in motion?

• Macbeth will become king, and Banquo's descendants will inherit the throne.

• Macbeth and Banquo will both be kings.

• Macbeth will die a peaceful death, and Banquo will become a famous warrior.

• Macbeth should beware of Banquo, and Banquo should beware of Macbeth.

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In Act 1, Scene 2, how does the Captain describe Macbeth's bravery in battle?

• Macbeth fought valiantly and killed the enemy's leader.

• Macbeth was a coward and fled from the battle.

• Macbeth hesitated but eventually joined the fight.

• Macbeth used magic to win the battle.

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What title does Duncan bestow upon Macbeth in Act 1, Scene 3, as a reward for his bravery?

• Thane of Cawdor

• Thane of Glamis

• King of Scotland

• Thane of Fife

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Lady Macbeth, upon reading her husband's letter, believes that Macbeth lacks which characteristic to achieve power?

• Ambition

• Intelligence

• Courage

• Patience

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Which character says the famous line, "Fair is foul, and foul is fair," in Act 1, Scene 1?

• Macbeth

• The witches

• Lady Macbeth

• Duncan

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In Act 1, Scene 5, Lady Macbeth calls upon the spirits to "unsex" her. What does she mean by this?

• She wants to become a man.

• She wants to rid herself of feminine weakness and compassion.

• She wants to have a child.

• She wants to become a powerful witch.

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Who is appointed as the new Thane of Cawdor after the previous Thane is executed?

• Macbeth

• Banquo

• Duncan

• Ross

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In Act 1, Scene 4, Macbeth expresses his thoughts about Malcolm as the heir to the throne. What does he reveal about his ambition in this scene?

• He is content with his current position and has no desire for power.

• He is willing to do whatever it takes to become king.

• He believes that Malcolm is a worthy successor.

• He plans to flee Scotland to avoid any conflict.

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When Lady Macbeth refers to "the raven himself is hoarse," what literary device is she using?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Personification

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In Act 1, Scene 7, what argument does Macbeth use to convince himself not to go through with the murder of Duncan?

• He fears the consequences in the afterlife.

• He is loyal to Duncan and owes him his allegiance.

• He believes that Duncan is a just and fair king.

• He worries that Lady Macbeth will no longer love him.

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