Macbeth Review (Act 1, Scenes 1 & 2)

Which character(s) do we meet in the very first scene?

• Macbeth
• Three Witches
• Lady Macbeth
• Macdonwald

In the first scene, we hear the character(s) say, "There to meet with _________",

• Duncan
• Malcolm
• Macbeth
• Macduff

Complete the following: "Fair is foul, and foul is ______"

• fair
• few
• frayed
• futile

The mood established at the beginning of the play is ________.

• dark and mysterious
• light and hopeful
• comedic and funny
• sad and sorrowful

In Act I, Scene 2, ___________ shares an update on Macbeth and events on the battle against Norway.

• Ross
• Lennox
• a bloody sergeant
• the witches

In Scene 2, the status of the beginning of the battle against Norway is compared to.....

• two tired swimmers
• two turtledoves
• two lost birds in flight
• ten angry hens

We learn that _________ is a traitor to Scotland.

• King of Pop
• Thane of Cawdor
• Thane of Glamis
• Duke of Earl

How did Macbeth save his men in battle?

• had them retreat
• sacrificed his own life for them
• attacked the rebels' leader from the "guts" to the "gullet"
• he pleaded for mercy from the rebel leader for mercy

The king rewards Macbeth by.....

• giving him a medal of valor
• making him Thane of Cawdor
• giving him a golden eagle
• giving him a huge sum of money

While we have not yet met Macbeth, we can agree that he is best described as a ______ leader.

• ruthless and brave
• weak and timid
• selfish
• sweet and caring