Act 1, Scene 2

Question 1

Where does this scene take place?
a) On the battlefield
b) At a military camp where King Duncan is stationed
c) In Macbeth’s castle
d) At the witches’ heath

Answer 1

b) At a military camp where King Duncan is stationed

Question 2

What is the first piece of news brought to King Duncan?
a) News of Macbeth’s treachery
b) Information about the Norwegian invasion
c) Reports of the battle against the Irish
d) News about the Thane of Cawdor’s execution

Answer 2

b) Information about the Norwegian invasion

Question 3

Which character is described as “bleeding” at the start of the scene?
a) Macbeth
b) The Captain
c) Malcolm
d) Banquo

Answer 3

b) The Captain

Question 4

Who are the two main enemies fighting against Scotland?
a) Ireland and Norway
b) England and Ireland
c) The rebels and England
d) Norway and the rebel Scots

Answer 4

d) Norway and the rebel Scots

Question 5

How is Macbeth described in the battle reports?
a) As a brave and fierce warrior
b) As a coward who fled the battle
c) As a cautious strategist
d) As an inexperienced soldier

Answer 5

a) As a brave and fierce warrior

Question 6

What happens to the Thane of Cawdor by the end of this scene?
a) He is promoted
b) He escapes to Norway
c) He is sentenced to death
d) He joins Macbeth’s army

Answer 6

c) He is sentenced to death

Question 7

What reward does King Duncan announce for Macbeth?
a) The throne of Scotland
b) Gold and jewels
c) The title of Thane of Cawdor
d) Command of the entire army

Answer 7

c) The title of Thane of Cawdor

Question 8

Which literary device is prominently used in the Captain’s description of the battle?
a) Metaphor and imagery
b) Dramatic irony
c) Alliteration
d) Personification

Answer 8

a) Metaphor and imagery

Question 9

What does this scene reveal about King Duncan’s character?
a) He is a cruel and unjust ruler
b) He is indecisive in battle
c) He is a fair and grateful king
d) He is suspicious of everyone

Answer 9

c) He is a fair and grateful king

Question 10

The scene’s importance to the plot primarily lies in:
a) Introducing supernatural elements
b) Establishing Macbeth’s valor and upcoming reward
c) Showing the weakness of Scotland
d) Revealing Lady Macbeth’s ambitions

Answer 10

b) Establishing Macbeth’s valor and upcoming reward