Macbeth Trivia Quiz - Trivia Quiz

1 Who is named Thane of Cawdor after the traitor's execution?

A. Macbeth

B. Banquo

C. Macduff

2 Which character exclaims, "Out, damned spot!" while sleepwalking?

A. Lady Macbeth

B. Lady Macduff

C. Hecate

3 Who kills Macbeth in the final battle?

A. Macduff

B. Malcolm

C. Banquo's ghost

4 What do the Weird Sisters prophesy about Banquo?

A. He will father a line of kings, though he will not be one.

B. He will become king himself.

C. He will betray Macbeth and be executed.

5 How does Birnam Wood appear to move toward Dunsinane?

A. Malcolm's soldiers cut branches for camouflage and march with them.

B. The forest literally uproots and advances on the castle.

C. A violent storm blows trees against the ramparts.

6 How is Macduff "not of woman born" according to the prophecy?

A. He was delivered by Caesarean section.

B. He was born prematurely at seven months.

C. He was found abandoned and raised by monks.

7 After King Duncan's murder, who flees to England to rally support against Macbeth?

A. Malcolm

B. Donalbain

C. Lennox

8 Who becomes king of Scotland at the end of the play?

A. Malcolm

B. Fleance

C. Ross

9 What is the primary dramatic function of the Porter's scene after Duncan's murder?

A. Comic relief that echoes a "gate of hell" motif.

B. It reveals the identity of the murderer.

C. It foreshadows Banquo's death directly.

10 Who sees a vision of a dagger leading him to Duncan's chamber?

A. Macbeth

B. Banquo

C. Siward

11 Which idea best captures a central theme of Macbeth?

A. The corrupting power of unchecked ambition.

B. The inevitability of happy endings.

C. Fate absolves individuals of moral responsibility.

12 Who arranges for Banquo's murder?

A. Macbeth

B. Lady Macbeth acting alone

C. The witches

13 Who chastises the witches for dealing with Macbeth without her consent?

A. Hecate

B. Lady Macbeth

C. The Gentlewoman

14 What ultimately happens to Lady Macbeth?

A. She dies offstage, reported as suicide.

B. She flees and becomes a nun.

C. She is executed for treason.

15 Which apparition warns Macbeth to "beware Macduff"?

A. An armed head

B. A bloody child

C. A child crowned, holding a tree