WorksheetsMacbeth Act I
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
True or False:
Both Macbeth and Banquo will be kings
True
False
The setting of Macbeth take place in __________.
England
Norway
Ireland
Scotland
What title was Macbeth given for his heroic deeds (actions) in battle?
Thane of Scotland
Lord of Cumberland
Thane of Cawdor
Lord of Inverness
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the witches in Act 1;scene 1.
To set the mood of the play
To introduce the character of Macbeth
To scare the audience with the witches' appearance
To introduce supernatural influences, paradoxes, and the stormy fate of Scotland
Who wrote the Tragedy of Macbeth?
William Shakespeare
Ben Johnson
Henry VIII
Patrick Stewart
“Fair is foul, and foul is fair” is an example of:
Metaphor
Paradox
Hyperbole
Tragedy
What happened to the first Thane of Cawdor?
He was killed for rebelling
He died of illness
He retired
He got attacked by a bear
Macbeth starts the play as a Thane.
True
False
Lady Macbeth fears Macbeth is too kind to do anything treacherous.
True
False
The play starts with Scotland at war with Norway.
True
False
Duncan does not spend the night at Macbeth’s castle.
True
False
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are planning on assassinating:
Ross
Banquo
Duncan
Malcolm
What is the main theme introduced by the witches in Act I of Macbeth?
Ambition
Betrayal
Supernatural
Love
Who is the King of Scotland at the beginning of Macbeth Act I?
Macbeth
Duncan
Banquo
Malcolm
In Act I, what prophecy do the witches give to Macbeth?
He will become King of Scotland
He will defeat Norway
He will be betrayed by Banquo
He will be Thane of Glamis
