Which of the following is NOT a theme in Macbeth?

Jealousy is a powerful and dangerous emotion.

Why is Duncan's reference to lady Macbeth as a "noble hostess" an example of dramatic irony?

The audience knows Lady Macbeth plans to murder Duncan.

What is dramatic irony?

When the audience knows something the characters don't

When a character voices his internal thoughts aloud

Why is the thane of Cawdor executed?

He betrayed Duncan and fought with the Norwegian army.

The witches tell Macbeth which of the following?

He will be king, but his heirs will not

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Shakespeare Vocabulary/Macbeth Act I Review

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1
Which of the following is NOT a theme in Macbeth?
Things aren't always what they seem.
Sometimes we have to take our fate into our own hands.
Jealousy is a powerful and dangerous emotion.
Ambition can be dangerous.
2
Why is Macbeth rewarded by King Duncan?
He's the king's longest-serving army general
He has sworn to serve and protect Duncan
His bravery in battle
He saved Malcolm's life
3
Why is Duncan's reference to lady Macbeth as a "noble hostess" an example of dramatic irony?
Duncan has criticized Lady Macbeth behind her back.
The audience knows that Macbeth enjoys serving Duncan.
Lady Macbeth wishes Duncan would leave.
The audience knows Lady Macbeth plans to murder Duncan.
4
What is the ONLY reason Macbeth wants to kill Duncan?
Macbeth's ambition
He isn't worried about consequences.
Duncan is a corrupt king.
Duncan has been disrespectful to Macbeth.
5
What is dramatic irony?
A hint at something that will happen later in the story
When what is said is the opposite of what is meant
When a character says something that the others can't hear
When the audience knows something the characters don't
6
Macbeth will likely follow in the footsteps of the former Thane of Cawdor by doing what?
Fighting with the enemy
Not fulfilling his duties to the king
Being executed
Betraying King Duncan's trust
7
What is a soliloquy?
When a character makes a comment to the audience
The rhythm that Shakespeare uses in his poetry and plays
When a character gives a lengthy speech to another character
When a character voices his internal thoughts aloud
8
Why is the thane of Cawdor executed?
He didn't pay his property taxes to the king.
He betrayed Duncan and fought with the Irish army.
He attempted to kill Duncan's son, Malcolm.
He betrayed Duncan and fought with the Norwegian army.
9
The witches tell Macbeth which of the following?
He will be king, but his heirs will not
His sons will be future kings
He's less happy than Banquo, but also much happier
He will be Thane of Cawdor, but his heirs will not
10
Macbeth is experiencing an internal conflict between his ___________ and his ____________.
Wife and king
Courage and fear
Ambition and conscience
Pride and loyalty

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