Macbeth Act 1, Scenes 1-3

When Macbeth begins, the witches are immersed in ______ weather, setting the play's tone.

• sunny

• stormy

• snowy

• overcast

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

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In Act 1, Scene 1, the three witches were planning _______.

• the murder of Macbeth

• the murder of King Duncan

• meeting Macbeth

• meeting King Duncan

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

From the Captain's description of Macbeth in battle, we learn that he is a _______ soldier.

• fierce and ruthless

• kind and diplomatic

• meek and cowardly

• peaceful and considerate

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

The rebel Macdonwald was slain, and the _________ shall face for execution for treason.

• Thane of Glamis

• Thane of Ross

• Thane of Cawdor

• Thane of Donalbain

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

In addition to the king's gratitude, Macbeth shall also be rewarded _______ for his feats.

• the title of Thane of Glamis

• King Duncan's daughter's hand in marriage

• a larger castle on desirable land

• the title of Thane of Cawdor

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

In the witches' prophecies, Banquo will _______ and Macbeth will receive _______.

• have sons who will be kings; prestigious titles

• receive prestigious titles; sons who will be kings

• die a horrible death; exile from his country

• marry a beautiful princess; wealth beyond his comprehension

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

After hearing the prophecies, Macbeth is uneasy because _________.

• he's considering murdering Banquo

• he's not ready for the responsibility of being king

• he's considering murdering King Duncan

• he's considering murdering his wife to avoid sharing power

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3