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WorksheetsAct 1 Macbeth Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
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Class
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1.
Which titles does Macbeth hold at the start of the play?
a)
Thane of Cawdor
b)
Thane of Glamis
c)
Thane of Cawdor and Thane of Glamis
d)
He doesn't have a title when the play begins
2.
How many battles does King Duncan fight in?
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
none
3.
What do people say about Macbeth at the start of the play?
a)
That he is too ambitious
b)
That he plots against the king
c)
That he is brave and noble
d)
That he is weak and easily led
4.
What did the sailor's wife do to upset Witch 1?
a)
She caught her killing swine
b)
She reported her for witchcraft
c)
She refused to give her shelter
d)
She refused to share some chestnuts with her
5.
What will be the sailor's punishment for what his wife did to Witch 1?
a)
He will be shipwrecked
b)
He will not be able to sleep
c)
He will lose his position
d)
He will catch the plague
6.
When Banquo sees the witches, what does he think they are?
a)
Women
b)
Men
c)
Supernatural beings
d)
He doesn't know what they are
7.
How does Macbeth react to the news that he will be king?
a)
He starts and seems afraid
b)
He is pleased and can't hide his pleasure
c)
He tells Banquo he doesn't feel ready
d)
He thinks he misheard the witches
8.
What do the witches prophesy for Banquo?
a)
That he will be happier than Macbeth
b)
That he will be greater than Macbeth
c)
That he will father kings
d)
All of the these
9.
Who does Duncan name as the heir to his throne?
a)
Macbeth
b)
Malcolm
c)
Macduff
d)
Donalbain
10.
What happens to the original Thane of Cawdor?
a)
He is executed as a traitor
b)
He is killed in battle
c)
He is captured in battle
d)
He is stripped of his title and pardoned
11.
What was Duncan's opinion of Cawdor?
a)
He suspected he might betray him
b)
He trusted him completely
c)
He knew he would betray him
d)
He doesn't give an opinion
12.
Why does Lady Macbeth think her husband will not be able to kill Duncan?
a)
He is too afraid of blood
b)
He loves him too much
c)
His nature is too compassionate
d)
He is too noble to commit murder
13.
What does Duncan think of Macbeth's castle?
a)
That it is charming and pleasant
b)
That it looks in need of repair
c)
He feels uneasy there
d)
That it is sinister and dark
14.
What does Macbeth think of Duncan as a ruler?
a)
That he is weak and lacks authority
b)
That he is good and virtuous
c)
That he is old and should pass on the crown
d)
That he does not listen to advice
15.
What does Macbeth say drives him?
a)
The lust for power
b)
A desire for riches
c)
The love of his wife
d)
Vaulting ambition
16.
What does Macbeth tell Lady Macbeth he dares do?
a)
All that you ask
b)
All that proves necessary
c)
All that may become a man
d)
All that the witches suggest
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