Macbeth Act One Quiz

How does Macbeth become Thane of Cawdor?

• Macbeth has great success in battle

• The previous Thane of Cawdor named him as heir

• Macbeth is Duncan’s younger son

• Banquo gave it to him as a gift

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What do the witches prophesy for Banquo?

• He will become an even greater war general

• His offspring will be kings

• He will be betrayed by Macbeth

• He will live to an old age

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Who is named as Prince of Cumberland (heir to the throne)?

• Banquo

• Malcolm

• Macbeth

• Angus

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Why is Macbeth in the hallway while hosting Duncan for dinner?

• He doesn’t like the food being served

• He’s angry at Duncan

• He’s having second thoughts about murdering Duncan

• None of the above

Who comes up with the plan to murder Duncan?

• Lady Macbeth

• The witches

• Banquo

• Macbeth

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How will Macbeth be able to get into Duncan’s room?

• He knows of a secret passage

• He will distract the guards with a bell

• Lady Macbeth will make the guards drunk and sleepy

• None of the above

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Whom does Macbeth see late at night on watch at the castle?

• Donalbain

• Banquo

• Malcolm

• Macduff

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What vision does Macbeth see while on his way to murder Duncan?

• A dagger

• A vial of poison

• The three witches

• A crown

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Why didn’t Lady Macbeth just kill Duncan when she was in his room?

• She is a woman and women aren’t supposed to murder people

• She is too physically weak to do it

• Macbeth made her promise not to kill him herself

• Duncan looks too much like her father

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Identify the speaker: “My hands are of your color—but I’d shame to wear a heart so white with fear.”

• Banquo

• Duncan

• Macbeth

• Lady Macbeth

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