Macbeth Diagnostic Quiz – Multiple Choice (20 Questions)

Who was the King of England when Macbeth was written?

• Henry VIII

• Charles I

• King James I

• Edward VI

What was King James I known to fear and study?

• Astrology

• Witchcraft

• Pirates

• Medicine

Where is Macbeth set?

• England

• France

• Ireland

• Scotland

What was the name of the belief that monarchs were chosen by God?

• Divine Right of Kings

• Theory of Evolution

• Social Contract

• Democracy

Why did Shakespeare include witches in Macbeth?

• To make the play funnier

• Because it was tradition

• To appeal to King James I

• Because Queen Elizabeth asked him to

Who are the first characters we meet in the play?

• Macbeth and Banquo

• King Duncan and Malcolm

• Three Witches

• Lady Macbeth and a servant

What title does Macbeth hold at the beginning of the play?

• King of Scotland

• Thane of Glamis

• Duke of Edinburgh

• Thane of Cawdor

What new title is Macbeth given after the battle?

• Thane of Cawdor

• Prince of Cumberland

Which of the following best describes Banquo?

• Macbeth’s enemy and traitor

• King Duncan’s spy

• Macbeth’s friend and fellow soldier

• A witch in disguise

What prophecy do the witches give Banquo?

• He will become king

• He will be killed by Macbeth

• His sons will be kings

• He will become Thane of Cawdor