Macbeth Starter Act 1 Scene 5

Who is the King of Scotland in this scene?

• Macbeth

• Duncan

• Malcolm

• Banquo

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What title is given to Malcolm by King Duncan?

• Thane of Cawdor

• Prince of Cumberland

• Earl of Inverness

• Duke of Edinburgh

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What does King Duncan say about the former Thane of Cawdor?

• He was a loyal servant.

• He was a gentleman on whom he built an absolute trust.

• He was a brave warrior.

• He was a wise advisor.

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How does Malcolm describe the former Thane of Cawdor's death?

• He died without confessing his treasons.

• He died as if he had been studying for his death.

• He died in battle.

• He died without any repentance.

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What does Duncan plan to do for Macbeth and Banquo?

• Reward them with gold.

• Plant them and make them full of growing.

• Send them on a mission.

• Make them his heirs.

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What does Duncan say about his feelings towards Macbeth?

• He feels ingratitude towards him.

• He feels indebted and grateful.

• He feels suspicious of him.

• He feels indifferent towards him.

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What does Duncan say about Banquo?

• He is less deserving than Macbeth.

• He is equally deserving as Macbeth.

• He is untrustworthy.

• He is a coward.

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What is Macbeth's reaction to Duncan's announcement about Malcolm?

• He is pleased and supportive.

• He is indifferent.

• He is troubled and sees it as an obstacle.

• He is confused.

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What does Macbeth mean when he says, "The Prince of Cumberland — that is a step on which I must fall down, or else overleap"?

• He must accept Malcolm's new title.

• He must either give up or overcome Malcolm to become king.

• He must support Malcolm's claim to the throne.

• He must leave Scotland.

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What does Macbeth plan to do after leaving Duncan?

• Go to war.

• Visit his wife and inform her of Duncan's visit.

• Seek advice from Banquo.

• Travel to England.

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