This is a tricky question, because one would initially say that the answer is false because the former Thane of Cawdor is the most obvious traitor. He joined forces with the Norwegian king, Sweno, and attacked the Scottish troops after Macdonwald lost the battle against Macbeth and Banquo. However, the Captain describes Macdonwald as "The merciless Macdonwald— / Worthy to be a rebel," so he is also considered a traitor to Scotland. Since Macdonwald also falls under the category of being a traitor, the correct answer would be "true." Macdonwald leads an army of rebel Irish soldiers and is easily defeated by Macbeth and Banquo. Unlike the former Thane of Cawdor, who is publicly executed for his treachery, Macdonwald dies at the hands of Macbeth, who "unseamed him from the nave to th' chops." After successfully defeating the traitor Macdonwald, Macbeth and Banquo convincingly defeat the Thane of Cawdor and the Norwegian soldiers. For his efforts and valiant performance on the battlefield, King Duncan rewards Macbeth with the title Thane of Cawdor.
This statement is true. King Duncan is given an update about the status of the war between the Scots and the Norwegians, who are invading with the help of Scottish rebels and the traitors MacDonwald and the Thane of Cawdor. The captain, who enters his military camp, bloody and unrecognizable, tells the king about the bravery of two Scotsmen, Macbeth and Banquo. The captain tells the king that Macbeth has killed MacDonwald. Shortly after, the Thane of Ross enters the encampment and describes how Macbeth was able to defeat the Norwegian king, who is now begging for a truce. King Duncan decrees that the Thane of Cawdor, who is still alive, shall be but to death for being a traitor to Scotland. He proclaims that Macbeth will become the new Thane of Cawdor as a reward for his brave and heroic actions in the battle.
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