Macbeth

Macbeth

by

William Shakespeare

Macbeth: Act 1, scene 2 Quiz 3 questions

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Which two Scottish noblemen are described as having been especially brave in defending Scotland against the Norwegians and Scottish rebels?
1 of 3
Macbeth and Banquo
King Duncan and Malcolm
Macduff and Macdonald
Donalbain and Malcolm
What does the blood covering the captain who tells Duncan news of the war symbolize in relation to Macbeth's character development?
2 of 3
How Macbeth will learn to hide the purity of his intentions behind violent actions
That Macbeth will always show loyalty and bravery despite horrific conditions
The way that Macbeth will himself transform into a monstrous figure bathed in blood
The redemption or "bloody rebirth" that Macbeth will experience after the battle
What is ironic about King Duncan's decision to make Macbeth the Thane of Cawdor?
3 of 3
Macbeth was plotting with the Thane of Cawdor to overthrow Duncan
Duncan is promoting a coward whom he thinks is brave
Macbeth is actually a relative of the Thane of Cawdor
Duncan is replacing a traitor with a worse traitor