Act 1 Macbeth

A dark and atmospheric image depicting the three witches from Shakespeare's Macbeth, set in a gloomy Scottish landscape with mist and eerie lighting, capturing the tone of betrayal and ambition in the play.

Macbeth Act 1 Quiz

Test your knowledge of Act 1 of Shakespeare's Macbeth with this engaging quiz!

Whether you're a student of literature, a teacher looking for classroom activities, or just a fan of Shakespeare, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the pivotal moments and characters in the play.

10 engaging questions
Multiple choice and true/false formats
Learn more about Macbeth and his ambitions

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by ReadingRose24

1. How many witch are there in act 1?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

2. Why was the original Thane of Cawdor executed?

A. He cheated on his wife.

B. He committed treason against King Duncan and Scotland.

C. He killed the Queen.

D. He refused to go into battle because he was a coward.

3. What do the witches predict? (You may select more than one answer.)

A. Banquo's sons will be kings.

B. Macbeth will be the Thane of Cawdor.

C. Macbeth will be King of Scotland.

D. Banquo will kill Macbeth.

4. Why does Macbeth want to kill King Duncan?

A. Duncan is an unfair leader.

B. Duncan is old and senile and can't take care of the country anymore.

C. Macbeth wants to be King himself.

D. Duncan insulted Macbeth's manhood.

5. Who helps Macbeth come up with his plan to kill the King?

A. Banquo

B. Lady Macbeth

C. The Weird Sisters

D. Lennox

6. True or False: The penalty for treason (being a traitor to the king) is life in prison.

A. True

B. Fales

7. True or False: Macbeth purposefully keeps his plot against Duncan from his wife.

A. True

B. False

8. True or False: Duncan announces that he has chosen Ross to be the next king.

A. True

B. Fales

9. True or False: Although he has the ambition to become king, Macbeth verbalizes many good reasons not to kill King Duncan.

A. True

B. Fales

10. True or False: “Fair is foul, and foul is fair,” is said by the Witches.

A. True

B. False

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