WorksheetsMacbeth Act 1 Scene 2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Does this scene depict Macbeth as a valiant hero or a bloodthirsty Rambo?
Both
Valiant hero
Bloodthirsty Rambo
Neither
Who is King Duncan?
The King of Norway - the rebel army
The King who died in battle
The King of Scotland - the army who won
The King of England
"..from the Western Isles of kerns and gallowglasses is supplied..."
What does "kerns and gallowglasses" refer to?
Food and restraints for prisoners
Lightly and heavily armed soldiers
Plates and glasses (crockery)
Types of animals
What is the setting of Macbeth?
Finland
Ireland
Norway
Scotland
Who fought with Macbeth in the battle against their enemies?
Mcdonald
Duncan
Banquo
Malcolm
What does is mean when the Captain says, "memorize another Golgotha."
It means to create another scene of death as memorable as the death of Christ
Everyone should memorize the specifics of the battle Macbeth and the soldiers just won
It means that everyone should remember this battle because it was glorious
The Captain says that this battle took place at Golgotha
What honor does the King bestow upon Macbeth due to the his glory in battle?
The King makes Macbeth a captain
The King makes Macbeth Thane of Cawdor
The King names Macbeth the Hero of the battle
The King makes Macbeth Thane of Ross
What contrast does this scene form with scene 1 and how is it effective?
Scene 2 has no witches that appear and it is effective because we learn more about certain characters.
This is scene is far more crowded than the first scene and this helps to create a patriotic atmosphere about the battle Scotland won against Norway.
In scene 2 Shakespeare focus more on Macbeths bravery than on his future and he is made out to be the hero.
Scene 2 has a lot more fighting than scene 1.
Who is Bellona and how is she relevant in this scene?
Bellona is the Scottish goddess of success and she bestows riches upon Macbeth for winning the war
Bellona is the Roman goddess of war and she is relevant seeing as Macbeth just came from the battlefield of the war against Norway
Bellona is the Queen of Scotland and she is infatuated with Macbeth
Bellona is Macbeths daughter and she is relevant because Macbeth promised to win the battle for her.
How does scene 2 foreshadow the events that are to follow?
Scene 2 shows Macbeths first climb to success as it will be followed with his claim of the thrown later on
Macbeth is shown as a very violent man in scene 2 - this changes later on as Macbeth rise to power
Scene 2 show how Macbeth will be admired by his peers
All of the above
