Macbeth – Act 1 Quiz

1. How is Macbeth presented at the beginning of Act 1?

a) As a traitor b) As a brave and loyal hero c) As a weak soldier d) As a coward

2. What role do the witches play in starting the conflict?

a) They kill Duncan b) They give prophecies that tempt Macbeth c) They crown Macbeth d) They arrest Banquo

3. Which are the three prophecies given to Macbeth?

a) King, traitor, exile b) Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, King c) Farmer, soldier, king d) Lord, prince, warrior

4. Why does the prophecy of Thane of Cawdor affect Macbeth strongly?

a) It makes him afraid of Banquo b) It comes true immediately c) It makes him angry d) It is false

5. How does Banquo react differently to the witches?

a) He believes them fully b) He ignores them completely c) He is cautious and suspicious d) He wants to kill them

6. Why is Malcolm’s appointment important?

a) It helps Macbeth b) It blocks Macbeth’s ambition c) It kills Duncan d) It ends the story

7. Lady Macbeth’s reaction to the letter shows she is:

a) weak b) ambitious and determined c) afraid d) lazy

8. Which is NOT a reason Macbeth gives for not killing Duncan?

a) Duncan is his king b) Duncan is his guest c) Duncan is weak d) Duncan is a good ruler

9. How does Lady Macbeth manipulate Macbeth?

a) By praising him only b) By calling him a coward c) By ignoring him d) By asking Banquo

10. What is Lady Macbeth’s murder plan?

a) Poison Duncan b) Stab Duncan in public c) Drug guards and frame them d) Let Banquo kill Duncan