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Macbeth Act 1 Quiz
Macbeth Act 1 Quiz
How does Lady Macbeth react to Macbeth’s letter
She doubts the witches’ words
She warns him to be patient
She resolves to push him toward murder
She decides to tell Duncan everything
None
What does Lady Macbeth fear about her husband’s nature
He is too loyal to Duncan
He lacks the courage to fight
He is too ambitious and reckless
He is too full of the milk of human kindness
None
What is the final decision Macbeth makes at the end of Act 1
He agrees to kill Duncan that night
He decides to delay the murder
He plans to flee to England
He tells Duncan about the prophecy
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How does Macbeth first react to the witches’ prophecies
He laughs and ignores them
He immediately believes them
He is intrigued but skeptical
He runs away in fear
None
Who is the King of Scotland at the beginning of the play
Donalbain
Duncan
Malcolm
Macbeth
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What is Lady Macbeth’s advice to Macbeth regarding Duncan
Tell Duncan the truth at once
Wait for another prophecy to come true
Look like the innocent flower but be the serpent under it
Refuse the crown when offered
None
How does Macbeth defeat Macdonwald
He burns his camp
He splits him open from navel to jaw
He captures him alive
He poisons his wine
None
What phrase do the witches chant that becomes a central theme of the play
Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow
Out, out, brief candle
Fair is foul, and foul is fair
Double, double, toil and trouble
None
What is the opening scene of Macbeth set upon
A forest clearing near Birnam Wood
A castle banquet hall in Inverness
A bleak Scottish heath during a thunderstorm
A battlefield outside Dunsinane
None
Who confirms that Macbeth has been made Thane of Cawdor
Banquo
Duncan
Lennox
Ross
None
What title does Macbeth hold at the start of the play
Prince of Cumberland
Thane of Glamis
Thane of Cawdor
Earl of Fife
None
When Macbeth arrives home, how does Lady Macbeth greet him
With confusion about his arrival
With tears of relief
With anger for his hesitation
With praise and plans for Duncan’s murder
None
Who leads the rebel forces against King Duncan
Macbeth
Banquo
Lennox
Macdonwald
None
What news does the Captain bring to Duncan in Act 1 Scene 2
The death of Banquo
Macbeth’s betrayal of the King
The surrender of Norway
Macbeth’s bravery in battle
None
What does Macbeth debate in his soliloquy in Act 1 Scene 7
Whether to reveal the prophecy
Whether to kill Duncan
Whether to flee Scotland
Whether to trust Banquo
None
What does Lady Macbeth plan to do to Duncan’s guards
Send them away on false orders
Bribe them for their silence
Drug them so they sleep through the murder
Have them guard the wrong room
None
Who are the first characters to appear in Macbeth
Macbeth and Banquo
Duncan and Malcolm
The Three Witches
Ross and Angus
None
Where is Duncan to spend the night in Act 1 Scene 4
At Banquo’s estate
At Dunsinane Hill
At Forres Castle
At Macbeth’s castle in Inverness
None
What do the witches predict for Macbeth
He will be betrayed by Banquo
He will be Thane of Cawdor and then King
He will die in battle
He will defeat Norway and rule alone
None
Why does Macbeth view Malcolm’s new title as a problem
He dislikes Malcolm personally
It stands between him and the crown
He believes Malcolm will betray the king
He wanted Banquo to receive it
None
How does Duncan describe Inverness upon arrival
As dark and ominous
As pleasant and welcoming
As small and unworthy
As haunted and cold
None
What is one reason Macbeth gives against killing Duncan
He fears Banquo’s reaction
He doubts the witches’ words
He wants to be king by peace
Duncan is his kinsman and guest
None
Who assists Macbeth in defeating the Norwegians
Ross
Angus
Macduff
Banquo
None
What does Lady Macbeth ask the spirits to do
Grant her eternal life
Make her dreams come true
Unsex her and fill her with cruelty
Protect Macbeth from harm
None
Who is sentenced to death for treason in Act 1
Ross
Donalbain
Macbeth
The Thane of Cawdor
None
What reward does Duncan give Macbeth for his valor
A royal feast in his honor
A golden sword
A castle near Fife
The title of Thane of Cawdor
None
What do the witches predict for Banquo
He will be Thane of Cawdor
He will overthrow Macbeth
His descendants will be kings
He will die before Macbeth
None
What does Lady Macbeth read at the start of Act 1 Scene 5
A proclamation from Duncan
A prophecy written by Banquo
A summons from the Thane of Ross
Macbeth’s letter about the witches
None
What title does Duncan give Malcolm in Act 1 Scene 4
Thane of Fife
Duke of Inverness
Lord of Scotland
Prince of Cumberland
None
How does Lady Macbeth convince Macbeth to proceed with the murder
By reminding him of the prophecy
By threatening to expose him
By promising to handle the guards herself
By questioning his manhood and courage
None
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