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"Fair is foul, and foul is fair." What does "fair" mean here?

"Fair is foul, and foul is fair." What does "foul" mean here?

3. Macbeth Act 1 Scene1, Scene 2 Lines 1-12

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Delve into the world of Shakespearean tragedy with questions on key themes and quotes from his famous works

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1
"Fair is foul, and foul is fair." What does "foul" mean here?
Bad weather and evil.
Unpleasant smelling and poultry.
2
"Fair is foul, and foul is fair." What does "fair" mean here?
Being equal and being beautiful.
Fine weather and goodness.
3
What does villainy mean?
Suffer ill health
Traded; had dealings or associations
Wretched; evil conduct
Group; secret faction; clique
4
What does "revolt" mean?
Being born again
A fight against a government or ruler
Something disgusting
The time a king or queen rules
5
What does plight mean?
Unfortunate, distressing, or dangerous situation or condition
Quality of being discreet; good judgment
6
What is a heath?
Conquered land
Uncultivated land
A city
A farm
7
"Say to the king, the knowledge of the broil as thou didst leave it". What does this mean?
Tell the king the latest news about the battle.
Tell the king everything you know about warfare.
8
"Hover through the fog and filthy air." What does "filthy" mean here?
Foggy and misty.
Dark and dirty, with an element of evil.
9
What does HARDY mean?
Tough, able to survive
A female dear
Having to do with a celebration
Lacking neatness or order
10
"The multiplying villainies of nature do swarm upon him." What does "swarm" mean?
Sting him.
Throng around him.