WorksheetsMacbeth Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 18mins
Who are the first characters we meet in the play?
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
King Duncan
The Witches
At the start of the play, which title does Macbeth already have?
Thane of Glamis
Thane of Cawdor
King of Scotland
King of England
To which two characters do the witches make a prophecy in Act One?
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
Macbeth and Duncan
Malcom and Banquo
Macbeth and Banquo
In his soliloquy before the murder, what does Macbeth imagine he sees in front of him?
Duncan's crown
Banquo's ghost
A dagger
Malcom's face
In Act 2, Scene 1 Why is Banquo up late?
He senses something bad will happen to Duncan that night.
He was awakened by voices saying, "Macbeth murdered sleep."
He stays up late to talk to Macbeth about the witches.
He had nightmares about the witches.
How does Lady Macbeth feel about how Macbeth carried out the murder?
She is indifferent.
She is revolted that someone she loves could commit cold-blooded murder.
She is ashamed by how scared he acts throughout the ordeal
She is filled with pride over his deed.
Who kills the servants who look guilty of the murder?
Macduff and Lennox
Lady Macbeth
Macbeth
Banquo
How does Lady Macbeth publicly react to the news of the murder?
She says it is horrible and pretends to faint.
She begins to wail uncontrollably.
She laughs gleefully and rubs her hands.
She beats her chest and exclaims that she bears responsibility since it happened in her home.
Why do Malcom and Donalbain run away from the court?
They know Macbeth did it and are scared.
They are guilty and afraid of being caught.
They fear that they are next to be murdered.
They too were plotting Duncan's murder and are spooked that someone else got to him first.
Why is Macbeth named king instead of Duncan's son and heir, Malcom?
Because Macbeth and Malcom are actually the same person
Because Duncan renounced Malcom and named Macbeth his heir
Because Malcom's flight makes him look guilty
Because Malcom makes a deal with Macbeth to forfeit the throne in exchange for not being murdered
Who is made heir to Duncan's throne?
Macbeth
Banquo
Malcom
Macduff
What is Banquo's son's name?
Fleance
Lennox
Ross
Angus
What news does Macbeth choose to not tell his wife after Banquo rides away from the castle?
Banquo is coming to the banquet.
Banquo is unaware of their evil plots thus far.
Banquo is in alliance with them.
He has a plan to kill Banquo.
At the beginning of Act 3, what feeling does Banquo express about the witches' prophecies?
a desire to hear more
a wish that they not come true
a fear that they have been disastrous for Scotland
a hope that they prove true for him as they have for Macbeth
What does Macbeth think his wife will do after she hears of Banquo's murder?
Applaud him
Faint
Cry
Laugh
