Macbeth Act I Quiz

Act I, Scene 1 with the witches creates a mood that is

• happy

• sad

• angry

• scary

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At the start of the play, Scotland is at war with

• England

• Norway

• France

• Italy

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Who tells Duncan about what's going on in the war?

• Donalbain

• Macbeth

• Captain

• Banquo

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Who is sentenced to death?

• The Thane of Cawdor

• Macdonwald

• Duncan

• The King of Norway

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Before Macbeth ever comes out in the play, the other character talk about him as

• an unworthy liar who cheats his way through life

• an honorable and brave soldier

• a coward who runs away from fights

• an excellent and loving father and husband

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The witches greet Macbeth with ALL of the following titles EXCEPT

• Thane of Glamis

• Thane of Cawdor

• King hereafter

• Father of Kings

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King Duncan announces that _____________, which gets Macbeth angry.

• Macbeth is the new Thane of Cawdor

• Malcolm is the Prince of Cumberland

• Banquo will receive great honors

• the Witches must be executed

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After reading Macbeth's letter, Lady Macbeth wants Macbeth to be king but worries that he is too

• unintelligent

• scared

• angry

• kind

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After Lady Macbeth hears that Duncan is coming to her home, she asks the spirits to

• keep her safe and protect her from Duncan

• help her stop Macbeth from doing anything violent

• make her more like a man that is cruel and feels no regret

• help her make Duncan fall in love with her

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Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth that when Duncan arrives, to look like an innocent flower on the outside but underneath be a

• snake

• tiger

• wolf

• rat

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