WorksheetsMacbeth Act I Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
How many witches are in Act I Scene i?
1
2
3
4
Why was the original Thane of Cawdor executed?
He cheated on his wife.
He committed treason against King Duncan and Scotland.
He killed the queen.
He refused to go into battle because he was a coward.
What do the witches predict? (You may select more than one answer.)
Banquo's sons will be kings.
Macbeth will be the Thane of Cawdor.
Macbeth will be King of Scotland.
Banquo will kill Macbeth.
Why does Macbeth want to kill Duncan?
Duncan is an unfair leader.
Duncan is old and senile and can't take care of the country anymore.
Macbeth wants to be King himself.
Duncan insulted Macbeth's manhood.
Who helps Macbeth come up with his plan to kill the King?
Banquo
Lady Macbeth
The Weird Sisters
Lennox
True or False: Macbeth purposefully keeps his plot against Duncan from Lady Macbeth.
True
False
Who will take the blame for Duncan's murder?
Ross
Malcolm
Banquo
The chamberlains
Who is Duncan? (Select TWO answers.)
Son of Banquo
Macbeth's best friend
Macbeth's cousin
King of Scotland
What are Macbeth's roles by the end of Act I? (Select TWO answers.)
Thane of Glamis
Thane of Cawdor
King of Scotland
Duncan's servant
Who is Malcolm? (Select TWO answers.)
Duncan's son
Prince of Cumberland
Macbeth's best friend
Lady Macbeth's cousin
Who is Banquo? (Select TWO answers.)
Thane of Cawdor
Prince of Cumberland
Macbeth's best friend
A soldier
Which of the following is NOT a greeting to Macbeth from the witches?
All hail Macbeth, Thane of Cawdor.
All hail Macbeth, Prince of Cumberland.
All hail Macbeth, Thane of Glamis.
All hail Macbeth, who shalt be king hereafter.
Which of the following is one of Banquo’s predictions?
All hail Banquo, future king.
Poorer than Macbeth, but richer.
Lesser than Macbeth, but greater.
All hail Banquo, Thane of Cawdor.
Before Macbeth returns to his castle, Lady Macbeth tells the audience of her fears that might keep Macbeth from following her plan. She claims he is:
Too weak
Too kind
Too cowardly
Too attached to Duncan
Lady Macbeth manipulates Macbeth by:
Telling him that he is not a man
Saying that he obviously doesn't love her
Saying she wants the crown
Attacking Duncan's character
