WorksheetsMacbeth Acts 1 & 2 Quiz
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
What does Banquo say about the motives of the "instruments of darkness" in reference to the three witches?
Who is made heir to Duncan's throne?
Macbeth
Macduff's son, Fleance
Duncan's son, Malcom
Macduff
What does Lady Macbeth resolve to do once she learns of the prophesies?
Talk to the 3 witches
Kill Duncan herself
Protect Duncan from Macbeth's blood lust.
Whatever it takes to help Macbeth become king.
How does Lady Macbeth intimidate her husband in her speech to him?
She says she will kill him if he doesn't go through with the murder
She says he is a liar if he doesn't go through with the murder
She says she is manlier than he is because she'd kill her own child if she'd promised to
She says she will divorce him if he doesn't go through with the murder
What title does Duncan bestow upon Macbeth?
Thane of Scotland
Thane of Cawdor
Thame of Glamis
Thame of Glasbury
Who said it? "Stars hide your fires. Let not light see my
black and deep desires"
Macbeth
Banquo
Lady Macbeth
Witches
Who said it? "Look like th’innocent flower but be the
serpent under’t"
Macbeth
Banquo
Lady Macbeth
Witches
What is Macbeth's reaction to killing Duncan?
He was happy he would be the next king
He was relieved it was finally done
He immediately felt immense guilt
He was proud he'd had the courage to do it
Why is Lady Macbeth mad at her husband when he returns from killing Duncan?
He killed the guards, which wasn't part of the plan
He was being too emotional
He forgot to leave the daggers with the guards
He blamed her for having to kill his cousin
What was Lady Macbeth's reason for not killing Duncan herself?
She was secretly in love with him
He reminded her too much of her father
She was trying to frame Macbeth for all of it
She was too scared
What is Macbeth's lie to Banquo about the witches' predictions?
He says he does not remember what they said.
He says he does not even think about them.
He says they made a lucky guess on their predictions, but they are wrong about him ever being king.
He says only fools and women believe such nonsense.
What excuse did Macbeth give for killing the guards (grooms)? What is his real reason?
He was drunk and didn't realize what he had done. He didn't want anyone to suspect Lady Macbeth.
He did it out of pain and rage, but he actually wanted to be rid of any possible witnesses.
They were attacking him, and he did it in self defense. He wanted it to look like a plot to murder him, too.
The witches predicted it, and he could not help himself. He was afraid they would not be loyal to him once he became king.
Why do Malcom and Donalbain leave?
They don't want to be accused of the crime.
They are going to take the sad news to their mother.
They are afraid the murderer will be after them, too.
They want to start making the funeral arrangements.
What character trait does the following quote reveal?
"The Prince of Cumberland: that is a step/ On which I must fall down, or else o'erleap,/ For in my way it lies" (1.4.48-50).
Macbeth's loyalty
Macbeth's fate
Macbeth's guilt
Macbeth's ambition
Who said it?
"And oftentimes, to win us to our harm,/ The instruments of darkness tell us truths;/ Win us with honest trifles, to betray's/ In deepest consequence" (1.3.122-125)
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
Duncan
Banquo
The witches greet Macbeth with ALL of the following titles EXCEPT
Thane of Glamis
Thane of Cawdor
King hereafter
Father of Kings
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.
Lady Macbeth believes that in order to carry out the murder, she must behave more like a...
lady
troll
man
child
In Act I, scene 7, what is the plan for killing Duncan?
Give the king a potion that will make him sleep for a week, but seem dead. When he awakens, in a tomb, they will kill him for real.
They will wait until he is asleep, feed his guards a wine that will make them pass out, and then use the guards’ dagger to kill Duncan.
Macbeth will kill him in front of everyone at dinner and declare himself king.
They will kidnap the king and bring him to the forest, where they will injure him and leave him to be eaten by bears.
Who convinces Macbeth to proceed with his plan to kill the king?
Malcolm
Donalbain
Banquo
Lady Macbeth
In Macbeth’s soliloquy, what does he imagine is in his hand?
A dagger
A sword
A crown
A serpent
At the beginning of the play, Macbeth can best be described as ...
lonely and depressed
admirable and courageous
timid and fearful
ruthless and mean-spirited
What is the significance of the phrase "Fair is foul, and foul is fair" as spoken by the witches?
It indicates the witches' love for the weather.
It suggests that appearances can be deceiving.
It is a spell for good weather.
It means that the witches prefer fair weather.
What prophecy do the witches make regarding Banquo?
He will become king.
He will betray Macbeth.
He will die in battle.
His children will be kings.
What advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth when he arrives home?
He should act more aggressively towards Duncan
He should beware of Banquo because of the prophecy.
He should learn to look innocent even when his heart is full of evil.
He should wait a few days before killing Duncan.
Banquo and Macduff
Malcolm and Donaldbain
Lennox and Ross
Macduff and the Porter
After Macbeth kills Duncan, he goes to Lady Macbeth and is concerned about not being able to say "Amen." What is her advice to him?
He should keep trying and soon he will succeed
It does not matter whether or not he can say it
They shouldn't think about it or it will make them crazy
After things calm down he can go to the priest and ask for forgiveness
Macbeth is worried about hearing a voice saying, "Macbeth does murder sleep." What does Lady Macbeth then tell him to do?
Have a glass of wine and relax
Get cleaned up and forget about it
Have the minstrel come and sing some quiet tunes to put them to sleep
Go for a walk in the garden and get some fresh air.
Who said, "Methought i heard a voice cry "Sleep No More! Macbeth doth murder sleep"- the innocent sleep"
Macbeth
Macduff
Lady Macbeth
Malcolm
Where do Duncans sons go when they run away
England and Ireland
Spain
Italy and Greece
America
A popular literary device often used in drama to reveal the innermost thoughts of a character.
soliloquy
aside
paradox
thought bubbles
Macduff says, "Oh, gentle lady, 'Tis not for you to hear what I can speak. The repetition, in a woman's ear, Would murder as it fell." What is ironic about this?
He pretended to be brave, but he really wasn't.
He sounded concerned about Lady Macbeth, but he really thought women were weak and foolish
He tried to sound upset, but he was glad the king was dead.
He didn't know about Lady Macbeth's part in the murder
Why is Macbeth named King instead of Duncan's son and heir, Malcolm?
Because Malcolm makes a deal with Macbeth to forfeit the throne in exchange for not being murdered.
Because Macbeth has bribed the other thanes.
Because Malcolm has fled and Macbeth is the most powerful thane and kinsman.
Because Macbeth is the most popular and well-liked.
Why do the Thanes think the guards killed Duncan?
They assumed they were paid off
They assumed they were assassins from Norway
They didn't think that - they knew Macbeth was behind it
Because they were upset that Duncan promoted Macbeth
What is the signal Lady Macbeth is to give Macbeth to let him know that she has taken care of the guards?
She will ring a bell.
She will send a servant to say she is ill and wants to see him.
She will light three candles in her bedroom window.
She will stand at the window and whistle like a bird.
Why does Ross not believe Malcom and Donalbain were responsible for Duncan's murder?
He was with them and knows they are innocent.
It was against their personal natures and against nature as the ruling force in the
universe.
They know that killing their father would only provoke a fight between themselves, and one or both of them would probably be killed.
Both are too weak, cowardly, and unambitious to want to be king.
What does Macbeth say he can't get off his hands?
the bruises
the cuts
the sweat
the blood
Why does Lady Macbeth ask evil spirits to "unsex" her?
During the time period, it was believed that women were incapable of violent, heinous acts.
Lady Macbeth wants to become king herself, planning to kill her husband when he takes the throne.
Lady Macbeth thinks she needs the physical strength of a man to fight Banquo, Duncan, and Malcolm.
During the time period, it was believed that women used witchcraft to shapeshift into other people.
