Read the Macbeth Act 1 before answering the questions. http://www.folgerdigitaltexts.org/html/Mac.html
1) Where does Macbeth take place?
England
Scotland
Ireland
Norway
2) Why was the original Thane of Cawdor killed?
For treason against King Duncan
For treason against Macbeth
For stealing from Macbeth
For murdering King Duncan
3) Why does Macbeth want to kill King Duncan?
King Duncan caused the army to lose a major battle
King Duncan insulted Lady Macbeth
Macbeth wants to be King, even though King Duncan appointed his son Malcolm as next in line
King Duncan is ruling very poorly, as he is old and senile
4) What does Macbeth do to Macdonwald in battle?
Takes him prisoner
Cuts him from the navel to the jaw
Beheads him
Cuts off one arm
5) What do the Weird Sisters say to Banquo?
“Thou shalt be king of Scotland!”
“Hail, king hereafter!”
“O valiant Banquo!”
“Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none.”
6) Who do the Macbeths plan to frame in King Duncan’s murder?