Macbeth Act 1 Selection Test

In Act I of The Tragedy of Macbeth, how does Macbeth become the Thane of Cawdor?

• He receives the title from the king after defeating the previous Thane of Cawdor in battle.

• He inherits the title from his father, who served King Duncan.

• The witches use a spell to make him the Thane of Cawdor.

• Lady Macbeth has him assassinate the previous Thane of Cawdor and seize the title.

What do the three witches predict in Act I of The Tragedy of Macbeth? Choose two options.

• Lady Macbeth will kill Banquo.

• Macbeth will become king.

• Lady Macbeth will bear only male children.

• Banquo’s children will be kings

• Macbeth will win an important military battle

3. Choose the statement that best describes King Duncan in Act I of The Tragedy of Macbeth.

• He is conflicted about giving his power to Malcolm.

• He places a high value on bravery and loyalty.

• He is reluctant to join his troops in battle.

• He is a well-meaning but weak leader

Which of the following phrases best describes Macbeth’s feelings about possibly assassinating King Duncan, as revealed in Act I of The Tragedy of Macbeth?

• relentless guilt

• growing confidence

• determined ambition

• tortured ambivalence

At the end of Act I of The Tragedy of Macbeth, what is Lady Macbeth’s plan?

• She wants Macbeth to challenge King Duncan’s right to the throne.

• She will put poison in the wine she serves King Duncan.

• She and Macbeth will kill King Duncan and his men as they sleep.

• She will flatter King Duncan and convince him to name Macbeth his successor.

6. What is the definition of assault as it is used in this sentence? When a newspaper published an assault regarding her record, Mayor Davis was quick to defend her actions.

• interference

• approval

• analysis

• attack

Which of the following situations best illustrates the meaning of flout?

• Nervous about his exam results, Liam counted the moments until the results would be posted.

• Excited to have the chance to pinch-hit in the big game, Diego got to the ballpark early.

• In defiance of the lights-out rule, Min turned on her flashlight to read in bed.

• Alyssa showed off her favorite jacket, which she had designed herself.

 8. If a tiger is living in captivity, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of captivity.

• The tiger is roaming at large in the wild.

• The tiger is about to have a litter of cubs.

• The tiger is confined within a certain area.

• The tiger is under the care of a veterinarian.

In the opening moments of The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act I, the witches chant, “Fair is foul, and foul is fair.” Macbeth’s own first dialogue in the play is “So foul and fair a day I have not seen.” Which statement best explains the effect of Macbeth’s unconscious echo of the witches’ chant?

• It proves that Macbeth has overheard the witches’ conversation.

• It suggests that Macbeth’s fate is tied to the witches’ predictions.

• It indicates that the witches have been hired to follow Macbeth’s orders.

• It indicates that the witches have been hired to follow Macbeth’s orders.

10. The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

Part A In Scene ii of The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act I, several characters discuss Macbeth’s role in the battle. According to their view, which of the following best describes Macbeth?

• He is cowardly and treacherous.

• He is cautious and prudent.

• He is decisive and forceful.

• He is logical and practical.