QUIZ ON MACBETH FOR CLASS XI

Macbeth MCQ

1. Macbeth was the king of Scotland during Duncan's reign. (True/False)

   True False Not specified

2. Who greeted Macbeth as the 'thane of Glamis'?

   First witch Second witch Third witch None of the above

3. Arrange the following sentences in the correct order:

   1. Macbeth and Banquo meet the witches on their way back from battle.
   2. The witches prophesy Macbeth's future as the thane of Cawdor and king of Scotland.
   3. Macbeth receives the title of thane of Cawdor from the king's envoys.
   4. The witches vanish into thin air.
   1,2,3,4 4,1,2,3 1,2,4,3 1,3,2,4

4. What did the witches prophesy about Banquo's future?

   He will be lesser than Macbeth. He will be greater than Macbeth. He will be much happier than Macbeth. His descendants will be kings.

5. Choose the correct meaning of 'ambience' from the passage:

   Atmosphere Attitude Excitement Disappointment

6. What did the witches prophesy about Macbeth's future?

   He will be the thane of Glamis. He will be the thane of Cawdor. He will be the king of Scotland. All of the above.

7. What was Lady Macbeth's attitude towards fulfilling the witches' prophecies?

   Ambivalent Enthusiastic Hesitant Indifferent

8. Choose the correct meaning of 'compunction' from the passage:

   Remorse Eagerness Joy Anger

9. What did Banquo caution Macbeth about regarding the witches' prophecies?

   That they might be trickery to lead to greater consequences. That they are irrelevant to their lives. That they are certain and should be trusted completely. That they pose a danger to their friendship.

10. What event miraculously corresponds with the predictions of the witches?

    Macbeth's defeat in battle. Macbeth receiving the title of thane of Cawdor. Macbeth's marriage to Lady Macbeth. Macbeth's betrayal of Duncan.