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WorksheetsMacbeth Act I
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Where do the three witches meet with Macbeth?
outside of his castle at Inverness
on the battlefield
on the heath
outside of King Duncan's castle
Due to his bravery on the battlefield, King Duncan gives the new title of ____________________ to Macbeth.
Thane of Scotland
Thane of Cawdor
Thane of Glamis
Thane of Inverness
What do the three witches predict for Macbeth and Banquo?
Macbeth will be Thane of Glamis and Banquo's descendants will be kings.
Macbeth will be Thane of Scotland and Banquo's descendants will be kings.
Macbeth will be king and Banquo's descendants will be kings.
Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor and Banquo's descendants will be Thane of Glamis.
What is an "aside"?
A sarcastic remark made to the audience that seems sincere to the other characters in the scene.
A remark made to another character that is only heard by that one character.
A remark to the other characters in the scene.
A remark by a character that is intended to be heard by the audience only.
What does the following quote mean?
"We will establish our estate upon/Our eldest, Malcolm, whom we name hereafter/The Prince of Cumberland" (1.4.38-39)
Malcolm has been formally named heir to the throne.
Malcolm has been named Thane of Scotland.
Malcolm has been formally adopted by King Duncan.
Malcolm has been promoted to treasurer of the kingdom.
What is "Inverness"?
The Thane of Cawdor's castle
Banquo's castle
King Duncan's castle
Macbeth's castle
At the beginning of the play, what title does Macbeth hold?
He is the Thane of Cawdor
He is the king of Scotland
He is the Thane of Glamis
He is the heir to the Thane of Cawdor
Who said it?
"Look like the'innocent flower,/ But be the serpent under't" (1.6.63-64).
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
Banquo
Malcolm
Shakespeare wrote the play Macbeth during the reign of...?
Henry VIII
Queen Elizabeth
Edward II
James I
In Scene ii, what bad news does the Captain deliver to King Duncan?
The Scotish forces lost the battle.
One of the King's thane's was beheaded.
The Thane of Cawdor betrayed the king and aided the enemy.
The enemy forces took Donalbain hostage.
In Scene v., how does Lady Macbeth learn of the witches' prophesy?
She hears it from a messenger.
Macbeth tells her when he returns home.
Macbeth writes her a letter.
Banquo tells her.
Who comes up with the plan to murder King Duncan?
Macbeth
Banquo
Malcolm
Lady Macbeth
What is Lady Macbeth's plan to get away with the crime in scene vii ?
Get the guards drunk, then frame them.
Get Malcolm drunk and talk him into committing the crime.
Use poison, then frame the cook.
Antagonize Banquo, then challenge him to a duel.
What is Lady Macbeth worried about concerning Macbeth and the prophecy about him being future king?
He is not ruthless enough to kill the king
He is not ambitious enough to want to be king
He is too superstitious and will not want to interact with witches
He is not smart enough to plan the murder of the king
Duncan gives Macbeth a special honor by:
naming him Thane of Cumberland
visiting him at his home
knighting him with Duncan's ancestral sword
making Lady Macbeth a lady-in-waiting to the Queen
At one point, Macbeth wants to back out of the murder plan because:
he wants to enjoy being the hero for a while
he wants to confer with Banquo first
Duncan has just made Macbeth next in line for the throne
Donelbain pleaded with Macbeth to serve as his apprentice
Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth to "look like the innocent _____, but be the _____ under't"
dove, wolf
girl, dragon
goat, backpack
flower, serpent
Before breaking an oath to her husband, Lady Macbeth would violently murder . . .
her baby.
herself.
her husband.
Banquo.
