Macbeth Act 1 Scene 1-2

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What is the setting of Shakespeare's Macbeth?

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Scotland

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Who is Macbeth's companion that fought bravely alongside him in battle?

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Banquo

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What heroic action does Macbeth take during the battle at the beginning of the play?

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He kills Macdonald and fights off Norway.

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What title is bestowed upon Macbeth for his valor in battle?

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Thane of Cawdor

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Complete the quote: 'Unseam'd from the ______ to the chaps.'

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Nave

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What is the significance of the title 'Thane of Cawdor' in Macbeth?

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It represents Macbeth's rise in power and foreshadows his ambition.

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What themes are introduced in Act 1, Scene 1-2 of Macbeth?

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Ambition, fate vs. free will, and the nature of evil.

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How does the character of Macbeth change from the beginning of the play to later acts?

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He transitions from a noble hero to a tyrannical ruler consumed by ambition.

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What role do the witches play in the early scenes of Macbeth?

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They foreshadow Macbeth's rise to power and introduce the theme of fate.

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What is the significance of blood imagery in Macbeth?

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It symbolizes guilt and the consequences of ambition.