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Macbeth Act 1 Quiz (Act I)

Macbeth by William Shakespeare · 5 multiple-choice questions with answers · about 4 min

A free Macbeth Act 1 quiz with answers and explanations. Use it as a reading check after Act I, a homework quiz or quick revision — it covers Act I only, so there are no spoilers for later acts.

Spoiler-safe: covers Act I only.

Skills tested: Recall, Character, Language, Theme, Inference · Difficulty: Easy, Standard, Challenge

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Macbeth Act 1 questions

The answers and an explanation for each question appear as you play, and on the answer-key page of the printout.

  1. On the heath the witches hail Macbeth with three titles. What is the third?
    Thane of Glamis · King hereafter · Prince of Cumberland · Thane of Cawdor
  2. Reading Macbeth's letter, what does Lady Macbeth identify as the obstacle in his nature?
    He cares more for Banquo than her · He doubts the witches told the truth · He is too gentle to seize the crown · He is too loyal to fight Norway
  3. Lady Macbeth tells her husband to seem one thing and be another. Which pair of images does she use?
    A new-born babe upon the blast · A raven hoarse on the battlement · A borrowed robe that hangs loose · An innocent flower hiding a serpent
  4. In his soliloquy before the murder, what reasons does Macbeth give himself for sparing Duncan?
    He is Duncan's kinsman, subject and host · He doubts his wife will keep silent · He fears the witches have lied to him · He has sworn an oath to Banquo
  5. Why does Duncan's naming of Malcolm as Prince of Cumberland unsettle Macbeth?
    It proves the witches lied to Banquo · It puts an heir between him and the crown · It sends him from court to England · It means he must give up Cawdor
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Frequently asked questions

Is this Macbeth Act 1 quiz free?

Yes. All 5 questions are free with answers and explanations. Play online with instant feedback, or print it as a test with an answer key — no sign-up needed.

What does the Macbeth Act 1 quiz cover?

Only Act I of Macbeth: what happens, why characters act as they do, and what it shows about the play's big ideas. It tests recall, character, language, theme, inference at easy, standard, challenge level.

Does it contain spoilers?

No. It only covers Act I, so it is safe to take as soon as you finish that part.

Can I use it with a class?

Yes. Print it with the answer key for a reading check, homework or revision lesson, or share the link so students can take it online.

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