Macbeth Act 1

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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How many witches are there in Act 1?

• 1
• 2
• 4
• 3

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Who helps Macbeth come up with his plan to kill the king?

• Malcolm
• The witches
• Banquo
• Lady Macbeth

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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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"Fair is foul, and foul is fair," is said by the witches.  It is a riddle-like phrase that seems contradictory is also known as a(n)
______________.

• paradox
• oxymoron
• simile
• analogy

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When do the witches plan to meet Macbeth?

• When the battle begins
• In the middle of the battle
• When the battle's over
• They don't plan to meet him

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Where is the play set?

• England
• Wales
• Ireland
• Scotland

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What important role do the witches play in Act I?  

• They foreshadow events
• they help define the setting
• they provide historical background
• they introduce the other characters

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Legend has it that Macbeth is a cursed play. What do theater people call the play to avoid the curse?

• The Play Which must not be named
• The Bloody Play
• The Scottish Play
• The Curse of Scotland

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Which characters are present in Act 1, Scene 1?

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

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