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Macbeth - Act One Sc 1-5
Macbeth - Act One Sc 1-5
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1
What is Duncan's quote regarding the now-dead Thane of Cawdor? (Act 1 Sc 4)
He was a gentleman on whom I built /An absolute trust
He was a gentleman on whom I trusted/Everything in my estate
He was a gentleman who I trusted absolutely
I didn't trust him at all
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Why did Ross and Angus come into this scene?
To congratulate Macbeth for his promotion to Thane of Cawdor
To bring news of Macbeths recent promotion to Thane of Cawdor
To "herald" Macbeth to Duncan's place, so to address him Thane of Cawdor
3
What is Macbeth’s current title? (Act 1 Sc 2)
Thane of Aberdeen
Thane of Cawdor
Thane of Glamis
Thane of Fife
4
What do Lady Macbeth's words "unsex me here" mean?(Act 1 Sc 5)
wants to set aside feminine sentiments that could hinder her bloody plan
She regrets marrying Macbeth
5
What does Banquo think about Macbeth's reaction to his prophecy? ( Act 1 Sc 3)
Macbeth seems sad
Macbeth seems shocked
Macbeth seems angry
Macbeth seems sad
6
In Act 1 Scene 1, when do the witches say they will meet again?
When the battle is over
Never again
When Macbeth dies
When the stormy weather ends
7
Where is Macbeth's castle located?(Act 1 Sc 5)
Aberdeen
Glasgow
Dundee
Inverness
8
How was Banquo compared to Macbeth by the witches? (Act 1 Sc 3)
He will be greater and greater
He will be lesser and greater
He will be lesser and lesser
He will be greater and lesser
9
What is a Thane? (Act 1 Sc 2)
A rank of French nobility
A rank of Irish nobility
A rank of English nobility
A rank of Scottish nobility
10
What is the witches’ famous quote which is said near the end of the scene in Act 1 Scene 1?
What's done is done
Foul is fair and fair is foul
Fair is fair and foul is foul
Fair is foul and foul is fair
11
What does Lady Macbeth suspect about Macbeth? (Act 1 Sc 5)
He's too dumb to be ambitious
he's is too kind to be ambitious
He's too relaxed to be ambitious
He's too gentle to be ambitious
12
What do the witches predict? (Act 1 Sc 3)
Macbeth will be king and Banquo's children will be kings
Macbeths children will be kings
Macbeth will take over England
Banquo will be king
13
How does Macbeth view Malcolm? (Act 1 Sc 4)
An obstacle he must overcome
A con artist
A coward
an ethical and just man
14
Who joined the Norweyan king in attacking Scotland's armies (including Macbeth)? (Act 1 Sc 2)
Thane of Fife
Prince of Cumberland
Thane of Cawdor
Thane of Ross
15
How does Macbeth feel about Banquo? (Act 1 Sc 3)
He fears that Banquo and his sons will cut short his prophesied reign
He loves Banquo with all his heart
He does not trust Banquo
He fears Banquo will betray him
16
What news does Lady Macbeth receive in a letter?(Act 1 Sc 5)
Macbeth has been named Thane of Fife
Macbeth has been named Thane of Cawdor
Macbeth has disappeared
Macbeth has fallen ill
17
What does Lady Macbeth have planned for Duncan?(Act 1 Sc 5)
She planned to kill Duncan herself with a knife
She doesn't have plans just yet, but she's asked Macbeth to act normal
She planned for Macbeth to kill Duncan with a knife
She wants Macbeth to act normal so she can slip him some poison
18
Who does Duncan name to succeed him as king? (Act 1 Sc 4)
Donalbain
No one
Banquo
Macbeth
19
Who does Duncan name the new Thane of Cawdor?(Act 1 Sc 2)
Banquo
Lennox
Ross
Macbeth
20
Which of the following quotes foreshadows Macbeth's change of heart?(Act 1 Sc 4)
The service and loyalty I owe: in doing it pays itself
Let not light see my deep and dark desires
