Quiz on Act 1, Scene 2 of Macbeth

Who is the king at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?

• King Malcolm

• King Banquo

• King Duncan

• King Macbeth

Who are King Duncan's sons?

• Macbeth and Banquo

• Macdonwald and the Norwegian king

• Malcolm and Donalbain

• Ross and Lennox

What does the wounded Sergeant report about Macbeth?

• He betrayed King Duncan

• He was captured by the enemy

• He fought bravely and killed Macdonwald

• He fled the battlefield

What did Macbeth do with Macdonwald's head?

• Gave it to King Duncan

• Threw it into the sea

• Displayed it on the battlements

• Buried it

Who launched a fresh attack against Scotland?

• The French king

• The Irish king

• The Norwegian king

• The English king

Who enters to report the defeat of the Thane of Cawdor?

• Macbeth

• Ross

• Lennox

• Banquo

What title is given to Macbeth as a reward?

• Duke of Edinburgh

• Thane of Cawdor

• Prince of Cumberland

• King of Scotland

What theme is introduced in this scene?

• Love and friendship

• Loyalty and betrayal

• Peace and harmony

• Wealth and poverty

What does this scene foreshadow about Macbeth's character?

• His generosity

• His wisdom

• His treachery

• His kindness

What is the significance of Macbeth's actions on the battlefield?

• They show his cowardice

• They show his loyalty and bravery

• They show his indecisiveness

• They show his greed