Macbeth - 1.2 Quiz

Who is Duncan?

• A soldier

• Malcolm's son

• The King

• The rebel leader

Put the events of Act 1 Scene 2 in the correct order

• Macbeth kills Macdonwald

• The Captain reports to the King

• A rebellion occurs, supported by Irish soldiers

• The Norwegian army attacks Scotland but is defeated

• The Thane of Cawdor is killed, and Macbeth gets promoted

What adjectives would you use to describe Macbeth?

What is a 'thane'?

• A King

• A lord

• A soldier

• A businessman

Why do you think Shakespeare keeps us from meeting Macbeth in this scene?

What negative aspects of Macbeth's character can we find in this scene?