
B. Act One scene three
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English
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12th Grade
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Hard
Gary Hinton
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Which of the following are actions taken by the witches in the scene?
They create a storm to endanger a ship.
They ask for chestnuts from a sailor’s wife.
They transform into animals.
They give each other winds.
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According to the folklore explained, what limitation did witches have regarding ships?
They could not make a ship sink, but could make the voyage dangerous.
They could instantly destroy any ship they wanted.
They could only affect ships with a special spell.
They could only help ships, not harm them.
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What consequence did the sailor's wife face for refusing to share her chestnuts with the witch?
Her husband’s ship was targeted by the witches and faced a perilous journey.
She was turned into a rat by the witches.
She was cursed to never eat chestnuts again.
Her house was destroyed by a storm.
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Who might Shakespeare have written this scene for?
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How does Banquo describe the witches when he first sees them?
As beautiful women
As wild and withered as if demons not of the earth
As noble and regal
As friendly and welcoming
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What thematic topic is developed by Macbeth's line, 'So foul and fair a day I have not seen'?
The theme of fate vs. free will
The themes of duality & deceptions
The theme of ambition
The theme of betrayal
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When the play opens, Macbeth is already thane of ___.
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Which additional titles do the witches greet Macbeth with?
Thane of Cawdor, and King
Thane of Fife, Thane of Cawdor, King hereafter
Thane of Glamis, Thane of Ross, King hereafter
Thane of Cawdor, Thane of Fife, King hereafter
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According to Banquo, how does Macbeth react to the witches' predictions?
He is startled and fearful of words that sound fair but are most certainly foul.
He is angry and dismissive.
He is excited and immediately believes them.
He is confused but uninterested.
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Why might Macbeth be so affected by the witches' predictions, according to the explanation given?
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Which of the following predictions do the witches make about Banquo?
He will be lesser than Macbeth but greater.
He will be happier than Macbeth.
He will become king himself.
His descendants will be kings.
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When banquo says "What can the devil speak true" he is saying...
He is questioning the truthfulness of the witches' words having revealed one part that is truth.
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When Banquo says "oftentimes, to win us to our harm,
The instruments of darkness tell us truths,
Win us with honest trifles, to betray ’s
In deepest consequence." He means...
The forces of darkness may tell partial truths or no context truths to deceive us into harm.
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What do we learn about Banquo here?
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What conclusion can we make about Macbeth's intentions at this point?
Macbeth intends to pursue power, period.
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What can we make of Macbeths character considering this back and forth aside?
Macbeth is a conflicted by his ambition as well as fear of wanting to break his moral values
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Do we think he will leave it to fate?
Most Likely
Definitely
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What theme could the clothing motif be developing?
The fleeting nature of time and the inevitability of death.
The importance of loyalty and the consequences of betrayal.
Deception and the distortion of identity: Things are not always what they seem
The corrupting influence of power and the dangers of ambition.
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What are some ways in which we "dress in borrowed robes" in our modern day?
Someone who presents a carefully curated and highly positive social media feed that doesn't reflect their everyday struggles or insecurities.
Following the letter of the law while violating its spirit through corruption.
A student who joins a group for a project and acts as if the work is his own despite his limited contribution.
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Open Ended
After reviewing the different versions of Act 1 Scene 3, what questions or thoughts do you have about the way the witches are portrayed or the choices made in the scene?
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What is the significance of Macbeth and Banquo meeting the witches in Act 1 Scene 3 of Macbeth?
It marks the beginning of Macbeth's ambition and foreshadows future events.
It is the final scene of the play.
It is when Macbeth becomes king.
It is when Banquo betrays Macbeth.
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