WorksheetsMacbeth, Act 1
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 24mins
How many witches are there in Act 1?
4
5
1
3
What new title does Macbeth receive early in Act 1?
Thane of Glamis
Earl of Northumberland
King of Scotland
Thane of Cawdor
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?
Banquo's sons will be kings.
Macbeth will be the Thane of Cawdor.
Macbeth will be King of Scotland.
All of the above.
Why does Macbeth want to kill King Duncan?
Duncan is an unfair leader.
Macbeth wants to be King himself.
Duncan is old and senile and can't take care of the country anymore.
None of the above.
Who helps Macbeth come up with his plan to kill the King?
Lennox
The Witches
Lady Macbeth
Banquo
Lady Macbeth calls on supernatural powers to -
"unsex me here"
"beguile the time"
"sleek o'er your rugged looks"
"hover through fog and filthy air"
Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth "When you durst do it, then _____"
you were a man
wilt thou be king
will I love you
'twere well it were done quickly
At the beginning of the play, Macbeth can best be described as-
lonely and depressed
admirable and courageous
timid and fearful
ruthless and meanspirited
The fact that Duncan was deceived by the Thane of Cawdor suggest that Duncan
has political savvy
will never be deceived again
is too trusting
rules with a harsh hand
Where is the PLAY set?
Russia
Scotland
England
Denmark
The witches greet Macbeth as _____
Thane of Glamis, Thane of Fife, and father of Kings
Thane of Cawdor, Thane of Lochaber, and Thane of Glamis
Thane of Cawdor, Thane of Fife, and father of kings
Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and King hereafter
