Macbeth Quiz – Acts 1, Scenes 1–2 (15 MCQs)

What kind of atmosphere is created by the setting in Scene 1?

• Peaceful and calm

• Confusing and comedic

• Dark and ominous

• Joyful and festive

Who are the first characters we meet in the play?

• Macbeth and Banquo

• Duncan and Malcolm

• The three witches

• Ross and the captain

What do the witches plan to do after the battle is over?

• Destroy Scotland

• Meet Macbeth

• Warn King Duncan

• Fly away

What literary device is used in the line “Fair is foul, and foul is fair”?

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Paradox

• Alliteration

How does the weather contribute to the mood of Scene 1?

• It makes everything feel exciting

• It suggests things are not as they seem

• It creates a sense of peace

• It adds humour

Who tells King Duncan about Macbeth’s bravery in battle?

• Banquo

• A wounded captain

• Ross

• Lennox

What enemy leader does Macbeth defeat?

• Duncan

• Banquo

• Macdonwald

• Malcolm

How is Macbeth described in battle?

• Lazy and slow

• Cowardly but clever

• Brave and ruthless

• Confused and lost

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

• Thane of Cawdor

• Prince of Cumberland

• Thane of Glamis

• King of Scotland

Why does King Duncan name Macbeth the new Thane of Cawdor?

• Macbeth is next in line for the throne

• He feels sorry for him

• Macbeth betrayed him

• The original Thane was a traitor