How are the murderers supposed to undertake the killings? They are to...

Meet him while he's riding with Fleance and kill them both

How does Macbeth get the title Thane of Cawdor?

The original Thane of Cawdor was put to death for treason.

After killing the King, what mistake does Macbeth make?

He takes the bloody daggers with him.

MacDuff has set himself up as Macbeth's opponent; how has he done this?

By leaving the country to gain support from Malcolm

Why is Hecate angry at the three witches in Act 3?

They told Macbeth his future without her permission, They wasted their prophecies on a selfish man

What shift takes place between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in Act 3?

Macbeth does not include Lady Macbeth in his new plans

Two complications arise during the murders, what is the first?

A 3rd murderer arrives, unknown to the 2 original killers

Why does Macbeth decide to have Banquo murdered?

He's scared that Banquo's sons will take the throne from him

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Macbeth Acts 1-3

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A Quiz to review Acts 1-3 of Macbeth

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1
How are the murderers supposed to undertake the killings? They are to...
Meet him while he's riding with Fleance and kill them both
Hide in the castle and when Banquo is asleep, stab him
Poison his chalice at the big banquet and make a show of it
2
What do the witches predict about Macbeth's future?
He will be King
He will be Thane of Glamis
All of the above
He will be Thane of Cawdor
3
How does Macbeth get the title Thane of Cawdor?
The original Thane of Cawdor was thrown out of Scotland.
The witches make it happen
The original Thane of Cawdor was put to death for treason.
Macbeth's father died and gave him the title.
4
Lady Macbeth claims she would have killed the king if...
Macbeth had told her to.
she was brave enough.
she had a dagger with her.
he hadn't looked like her dad.
5
The part of plot where the action increases and multiple conflicts arise
climax
rising action
exposition
falling action
6
A recurring image or symbol in a literary work.
symbol
theme
motif
personification
7
King Duncan's sons
Malcolm and Donaldbain
Donaldbain and Banquo
Malcolm and Fleance
Banquo and Donaldbain
8
After killing the King, what mistake does Macbeth make?
He kills Malcolm and Donaldbain too
He doesn't tell Lady Macbeth what happened.
He takes the bloody daggers with him.
He makes noise and wakes everyone up
9
Who is Hecate?
The head-witch or leader
A fairy-godmother
Macbeth's mother
The mother of the three witches
10
What is the setting of the play?
Wales
Scotland
Ireland
England
11
Who is the King at the beginning of the play?
Banquo
Macbeth
Malcolm
Duncan
12
MacDuff has set himself up as Macbeth's opponent; how has he done this?
By leaving the country to gain support from Malcolm
By accusing Macbeth of murder
By spying on Macbeth's conversations with the murderers
By refusing to be one of Macbeth's noblemen
13
Why is Hecate angry at the three witches in Act 3?
They told Macbeth his future without her permission
They wasted their prophecies on a selfish man
They meddled in the life of a human
They used spells that they were not qualified to use
14
What shift takes place between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in Act 3?
Macbeth starts to want Lady Macbeth dead
Macbeth does not include Lady Macbeth in his new plans
Lady Macbeth starts to feel guilt for her part in the murder
Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth that he needs to stop killing
15
What is the second complication?
Banquo proves difficult to kill
A 3rd murderer arrives, unknown to the 2 original killers
Fleance escapes
Fleance recognises the murderers
16
What does Banquo's ghost say when he appears to Macbeth?
He calls Lady Macbeth a witch and Macbeth a devil
He vows that he will get vengeance for his life
He says nothing
He accuses Macbeth of murdering him & trying to kill Fleance
17
What finally convinces Macbeth to go forward with killing the King?
the floating dagger
Lady Macbeth's urgings
The witches return and persuade him
Banquo convinces him to
18
Two complications arise during the murders, what is the first?
Banquo proves difficult to kill
Fleance escapes
A 3rd murderer arrives, unknown to the 2 original killers
Fleance recognises the murderers
19
What do the witches predict about Banquo's future?
His child will be King.
He will be King.
He will be put to death.
He will be a brave warrior in battle.
20
The part of plot introduces the plot, conflicts, setting, and characters.
resolution
rising action
climax
exposition
21
Why does Macbeth decide to have Banquo murdered?
He has a blood-lust issue and must keep killing
He thinks Banquo knows the truth about his murdering ways
He thinks the witches require it from him
He's scared that Banquo's sons will take the throne from him
22
What strange things are happening around town?
An earthquake shook the countryside.
All of the above
Strange winds were blowing in the night.
Duncan's horses are eating each other.
23
Why do Malcolm and Donaldbain flee?
They are scared of Macbeth
Because they killed the King.
For their own safety
They do not want to be accused.

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