What atmosphere is Shakespeare trying to set with these scenes?

Shakespeare is wanting the reader to feel uncomfortable as if there is something more to come. Furthermore, he is setting the tone to show the reader that there is relevant foreshadowing that will impact Macbeth's downfall.

He wants the reader to feel like there is something bad to happen.

The purpose of the atmosphere is to tell the reader that death is foreshadowed.

Shakespeare is trying to predict Macbeth's rein and future.

Paraphrase the quote, "Fair is foul, and foul is fair/Hover through the fog and filthy air". (1.1.12-13)

The good can also be bad, and the bad can also be good.

The witches are hovering through the air.

The point of being fair when someone is acting unfair to you.

What is the main action in Act 1 Scene 2?

King Duncan hears of Macbeth's bravery in battle and makes him Thane of Cawdor.

King Duncan hears of Macbeth's bravery in battle and makes him Thane of Glamis.

King Duncan hears of Banquo's bravery in battle and makes him Thane of Cawdor.

King Duncan hears of Macbeth's bravery in battle and makes him Thane of Fife.

What is the main action in Act 1 Scene 1?

The witches talk about the battle and their planned meeting with Macbeth.

Macbeth and Banquo win the battle against Macdonald

The witches tell Macbeth he is going to be King

The witches give summon supernatural spirits to give Macbeth prophecies

He is the leader of the rebel forces, who are fighting against Scotland.

A main character that chooses to be a rebel.

Why is Macbeth viewed as a hero?

He defeated Macdonwald and his army and was victorious.

He defeated the Norwegian army and was victorious.

He fought against Banquo and won.

Macbeth Act 1 Scene 1&2

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The setting of Macbeth take place in __________.

England

Norway

Ireland

Scotland

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.10

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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who also fought bravely with Macbeth in the battle at the beginning of the play?

King Duncan

Malcolm

Banquo

Lady Macbeth

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What title was Macbeth given for his heroic deeds (actions) in battle?

Thane of Scotland

Lord of Cumberland

Thane of Cawdor

Lord of Inverness

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What do the 3 witches tell Macbeth?

he will die

he will be king

he will become a devil

he will become prince

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does Macbeth do to show his heroism in the battle?

He kills Macdonald and fights off Norway.

He kills the Thane of Cawdor.

He captures the castle at Fife.

He frees Duncan from captivity and kills Macdonald.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What genre of play is Macbeth?

Tragedy

Comedy

History

All of the above

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In Act 1 Scene 1, where do the three witches plan to meet Macbeth?

'On a mountain'

'Upon the heath'

'On the heath'

'Upon a hill'

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.7

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Macbeth Act 1 Scene 1&2

The setting of Macbeth take place in __________.

Who also fought bravely with Macbeth in the battle at the beginning of the play?

What title was Macbeth given for his heroic deeds (actions) in battle?

What do the 3 witches tell Macbeth?

What does Macbeth do to show his heroism in the battle?

What genre of play is Macbeth?

In Act 1 Scene 1, where do the three witches plan to meet Macbeth?

Before becoming Thane of Cawdor Macbeth is Thane of Glamis, but what is a Thane?

Fill in the missing word: 'Unseam'd from the ______ to the chaps'

How many witches are there in Act 1?

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