Macbeth Act 1

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the witches in Act 1;scene 1.

• To set the mood of the play
• To introduce the character of Macbeth
• To scare the audience with the witches' appearance
• To introduce supernatural influences, paradoxes, and the stormy fate of Scotland

Which characters are present in Act 1, Scene 1?

• The witches
• Macbeth and Banquo
• Duncan and Malcolm
• Ross and Angus

In Scene 2 _________ awards Macbeth with the title, Thane of Cawdor.

• Duncan
• Malcolm
• Ross
• Lennox

In scene 4, Duncan awards the title, Prince of Cumberland, (i.e. next in line to be king) to . . .

• Macbeth
• Banquo
• Malcolm
• Donalbain

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Macbeth has second thoughts about killing Duncan because of each of the following reasons EXCEPT:

• He's related to Duncan.
• He has sworn allegiance to Duncan.
• He has gotten many compliments from others.
• He doesn't want to upset his wife, who can't stand violence of any kind.

Before breaking an oath to her husband, Lady Macbeth would violently murder . . .

• her own suckling baby.
• herself.
• her husband.
• Banquo.

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Lady Macbeth's plan to kill Duncan includes which of the following:

• getting the guards drunk.
• poisoning Duncan.
• strangling Duncan in his sleep.
• pushing Duncan from the tower.

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Why was the original Thane of Cawdor executed?

• He cheated on his wife.
• He committed treason against King Duncan and Scotland
• He killed the Queen.
• He refused to go into battle because he was a coward.

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What prediction from the witches is false?

• Banquo's sons would be king.
• Macbeth will be the Thane of Cawdor.
• Malcolm will kill Macbeth.
• Macbeth will be King of Scotland.

Why does Macbeth want to kill King Duncan?

• Duncan insulted him.
• Macbeth wants to be king.
• The people don't respect Duncan.
• The witches forced Macbeth to carry out their plan.

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