MacBeth Act I
Explore Shakespeare's MacBeth: Act I Quiz
Test your knowledge of one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies with our MacBeth Act I quiz! Dive into the complexities of the characters, the themes, and the gripping plot that unfolds in the first act.
Whether you're a student, a teacher, or a literature lover, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the play and its intricacies. Get ready to:
- Answer 17 thought-provoking questions
- Explore character motivations and key events
- Engage with the themes of ambition and morality
What country is Scotland at war with at the start of the play?
England
Denmark
Norway
Ireland
How many men reign over Scotland throughout the play?
2
3
4
MacBeth's chief fear (when contemplating the murder of Duncan) is punishment after death.
True
False
The former Thane of Cawdor had been ....
Very brave
Loyal to Duncan
Duncan's brother
A traitor
(Duncan makes MacBeth the new Thane of Cawdor): 'What he hath lost, noble MacBeth hath won.' This reflects:
There's daggers in men's smiles.
To be thus is nothing, but to be safely thus.
Fair is foul and foul is fair.
Unnatural deeds do breed unnatural troubles.
MacBeth believes in the supernatural, Banquo does not.
True
False
MacBeth is startled only after the third prophecy
True
False
Banquo is eager to hear the witches predict good fortune for him too.
True
False
'..to win us to our harm, the instruments of darkness tell us truths, ..., to betray 's in deepest consequence.'
Banquo says this
MacBeth says this
Choose the term that best describes MacBeth's actions during battle at the start of the play:
Timid
Cunning
Miraculous
Ruthless
At the start of sc 3 the witches talk about how they pester people. This characterises them as:
Petty and spiteful
Cheerful and fun
Troubled and emotional
Authentic and sincere
How does Lady MacBeth view her husband in Act I, sc 5?
Noble and kind, yet lacking ambition
Ambitious and wicked, willing to cheat and win
Bold and fearless, yet not brave enough to do what it takes
Ambitious, yet too kind and noble to actually win
(In this soliloquoy) Which is most telling of what she plans to do?
Come, you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts
Stop up the access and passage to remorse
Come to my woman's breasts and take my milk for gall
At the end of Act I MacBeth weighs the pros and cons of murdering King Duncan. What word represents his only 'pro'?
MacBeth tells his wife they won't 'proceed with this business'. What is his main reason?
He is afraid they will fail
He thinks it's wrong to kill a relative
He loves the king too much
A host should not murder one of his guests
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