Macbeth Act 1 Scene 2 | Overview & Quotes - Quiz & Worksheet

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In Act 1, Scene 2 of Macbeth, who brings news of the battle to King Duncan?

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1. In Act 1, Scene 2 of Macbeth, what does Macbeth do to Macdonwald?

2. In Act 1, Scene 2 of Macbeth, who attacks the Scottish army after they defeat the Irish rebels?

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

Act 1, Scene 2 of Macbeth features an account of the hero's brave deeds on the battlefield. The questions on this quiz will focus on Macbeth's actions, as well as the aftermath of the battle.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

This quiz and worksheet will assess your comprehension of the following:

  • The person(s) responsible for bringing news of the beginning and the end of the battle to the king
  • Macbeth's reward from King Duncan
  • The attack on the Scottish army
  • Macdonwald's fate

Skills Practiced

  • Reading comprehension - verify that you have retained the most salient details from the lesson about Macbeth
  • Knowledge application - use material from the lesson to answer questions about Scene 2
  • Information recall - remember significant developments on the battlefield throughout the scene

Additional Learning

The accompanying lesson titled Macbeth Act 1, Scene 2: Summary & Quotes contains more information about this important scene. The lesson covers several objectives, including:

  • Review the events of the previous scene
  • Examine selected quotations from the play
  • Discuss the differences between the thanes of Ross and Cawdor
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