WorksheetsMacbeth Act I Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
In Scene i, when do the witches plant to meet again?
They will meet after the storm.
They will meet after the death of King Duncan.
They will meet after the battle is over with Macbeth.
They will meet after the coronation of Malcom.
Who emerged from both battles (Ireland and Norway) victorious?
The rebel Macdonwald and his rebels
Macbeth (and Banquo)
Lenox (and Ross)
Macbeth (and Donalbain)
What bad news does the Captain deliver to King Duncan?
The enemy forces took Donalbain hostage.
The Thane of Cawdor betrayed King Duncan and aided the enemy.
Scotland lost the battle.
One the King Duncan's most brave warriors was beheaded.
What three titles do the three witches hail Macbeth with in Scene iii?
There is more than one answer.
Thane of Glamis
Thane of Angus
Thane of Cawdor
Future King
Captain of the King's Army
Which of the following do the witches say about Banquo in Scene iii?
Banquo will be Thane of Angus.
Banquo will be King.
Banquo will not be King but his sons will be kings.
Banquo will be head/captain of the King's Army.
The three witches do not give any prophecy to Banquo.
What does King Duncan name his son, Malcom, in Scene iv?
The King of Scotland
Thane of Glamis
Thane of Cawdor
The Prince of Cumberland
The Prince of Scotland
In Scene iv, King Duncan says, "He was a gentleman on whom I built an absolute trust." Why is this statement from King Duncan ironic?
Everyone but King Duncan knew that the Thane of Cawdor was a disloyal traitor.
He has made his son the new Prince of Cumberland, but his own son is plotting to kill him in order to seize the throne.
He has made Macbeth the new Thane of Cawdor, and Macbeth was told a prophecy that may lure him to betray King Duncan.
King Duncan knew the Thane of Cawdor was a traitor because his father also committed treason.
How does Lady Macbeth learn of the witches' prophecy?
She hears it from one of her messengers.
Banquo tells her once he arrives at Inverness.
The three witches pay Lady Macbeth a visit after the give Macbeth the prophecy.
Macbeth writes her a letter telling her of his encounters with the three witches.
Lady Macbeth’s remark that her husband is “too full o’ th’ milk of human kindness” shows that she is
rutheless
lacking ambition
considerate
very much like her husband, Macbeth
Although he seems to be a great king, King Duncan's weakness seems to be that he ---
is old and senile.
is suspicious of Macbeth.
Is heartless and ruthless.
is too trusting and gracious.
offers to much praise for those who serve him.
What does Lady Macbeth asks the spirits help her ---
There is more than one answer.
be less like a woman and more like a man
to be younger and wiser
be filled with deadly cruelty
to turn her mother's milk into poisonous acid
be more like Macbeth
Macbeth states that he cannot murder King Duncan because ---
There is more than one answer.
he is his kinsman and subject
he is his host and should close the door on a murderer
King Duncan has been a virtuous king
everyone will be devastated at the loss of King Duncan
his own ambition is the only motivation for committing murder
What internal conflict is Macbeth struggling with at the beginning of Scene vii?
He is not sure if he can betray Banquo, his most loyal friends.
He is not sure if he can follow through and murder King Duncan.
He does not think he will be able to leave his wife for her misdeeds.
He is not sure if he can kill the Prince of Cumberland.
Who comes up with the plan to murder King Duncan?
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
Banquo
Macdonwald
Macbeth tells Lady Macbeth, "We will proceed no further with this business." He means that they cannot go through with their plan. What are his reasons for not killing King Duncan?
There is more than one answer.
The king has just honored him
Banquo knows of the prophecy and may suspect them for murder
Macbeth has earned the good opinion of all sorts of people
He wants to enjoy these titles and honors and not throw them away so soon
Macbeth. (Aside) The Prince of Cumberland! That is a step
On Which I must fall down, or else o’erleap,
For in my way it lies.
Macbeth is admitting to himself that ---
Malcolm stands between him and any hope for the throne
It will be difficult to follow in the Prince of Cumberland’s footsteps
He could easily fall from Cumberland’s (Malcom's) favor
Malcom, the Prince of Cumberland is not to be trusted
Lady Macbeth. Hie thee hither, That I may pour my spirits in thine ear,
And chastise with the valor of my tongue
All that impedes thee from the golden round. . .
Lady Macbeth indicates in this passage that she
Intends to drug her husband
Fears that Macbeth will return too soon
Intends to convince Macbeth to take the crown by one means or another
Fears that the king will punish Macbeth rather than reward him
Macbeth, our tragic hero, displays which of the following character traits so far?
There is more than one answer.
He is a person of high stature.
He possess a character trait that is normally a virtue (ambition) but it is a flaw for him.
He will die alone.
He has a sense of commitment - once the forces for murder are set in motion, he is committed to it.
In a tragedy, the suffering in these plays in largely --- and --- .
physical; psychological
physical; external
internal; psychological
external; psychological
Which of the following are characteristics of a Shakespearean Tragedy. Check all that apply.
A Tragic Hero with a Tragic Flaw
Evil/Bad Things
A Brave Warrior or Person of High Stature
Catharsis
Restoration of Social Order
