The characters who have influenced Macbeth the most so far are...

Lady Macbeth AND the witches and their predictions

The witches and their predictions

What is the meaning of "fair is foul, foul is fair?"

It means that appearances can be deceiving.

It means that people are either good or evil.

It means that the witches are up to no good.

It means that Duncan will be murdered.

When was Shakespeare born?

April 1564 (Exact date unknown)

What were “The Lost Years?”

A period of time where historians cannot trace Shakespeare’s actions or whereabouts.

A period of great turmoil in Shakespeare’s time.

A period of time during which Shakespeare wrote all of his plays.

A period of time during which Shakespeare lost all of his family members.

Why does Shakespeare include elements of the supernatural in Macbeth?

King James believed in witchcraft and ghosts AND they are elements of Shakespearean drama

King James believed in witchcraft and ghosts.

The presence of the supernatural is an element of a Shakespearean drama.

Shakespeare was a witch hunter when he wasn’t writing plays.

Which of the following is NOT a theme of Macbeth ?

Loyalty means that a subject will never betray their king.

Unchecked ambition can corrupt even the best people.

Traditionally, masculinity is associated with cruelty and violence.

What happened to the previous Thane of Cawdor before Macbeth took the title?

He was sentenced to death for being a traitor.

“So well thy words become thee as thy wounds:/ They smack of honour both.” In the context of King Duncan talking to his Captain after Scotland has just won the war , what does blood symbolize in this passage?

Blood represents courage and honor.

Blood represents death and loss.

Blood represents chaos and anarchy.

Blood represents traitors in the army.

Banquo warns Macbeth: “And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, / The instruments of darkness tell us truths, / Win us with honest trifles, to betray’s / In deepest consequence.” What do these lines foreshadow?

These lines foreshadow that the witches have told somewhat of the truth, however, Macbeth and/or Banquo may have to face the consequences of knowing the truth later.

These lines foreshadow that Macbeth and Banquo will get everything the witches promise without consequences.

These lines foreshadow that Banquo will actually end up becoming king.

These lines foreshadow that Macbeth will have to kill Banquo in a competition for the throne.

Who are the main influences in Macbeth’s life that cause him to have evil, cruel thoughts of murdering Duncan?

Lady Macbeth AND the witches and their predictions

The witches and their predictions

What is “fair” and “foul” about Duncan saying that the castle is pleasant and welcoming?

The castle is fair to him, but the murder that Lady Macbeth planned is foul.

The castle is foul and offensive to him, but Lady Macbeth is a fair hostess.

The castle is fair and foul because he does not like Macbeth, but he likes Lady Macbeth.

The castle is neither fair nor foul because he does not care about where he stays overnight.

How does the quote below reflect society’s view on gender during this time period? “Come you spirits/ That tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here,/ And fill me from the crown to the toe top-full/ Of direst cruelty.”

Women were seen as incapable of anything aggressive or disturbing, therefore, Lady Macbeth asked the spirits to make her more masculine.

Only women could be witches to call upon the evil spirits for assistance in achieving their goals.

Men were considered to be honorable and weak, therefore Lady Macbeth calls on the evil spirits to help her convince him to kill the king.

She believes that the king is evil and needs to be murdered so she asks the evil spirits to help her achieve the goal of getting rid of the unjust King Duncan.

Macbeth Act I Quiz Review

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country do Macbeth and Banquo defeat when Scotland is invaded?

Ireland

Norway

France

Denmark

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many witches are in Act I?

None

One

Two

Three

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the previous Thane of Cawdor?

He was executed for treason

He fled town, never to be seen again

He died in battle

The witches put a curse on him

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main prophecy that the witches give Banquo?

He will be King of Scotland

His sons will be kings

They don't tell him anything

They tell him that he will never sleep again

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

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who brings the news from King Duncan to tell Macbeth that he will be the new Thane of Cawdor?

Banquo

Captain/Sergeant

Lady Macbeth

Ross

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

King Duncan is...

Old and senile

Suspicious of Macbeth

A good and gracious king

Heartless and ruthless

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

King Duncan proclaims that this person will be the next King of Scotland.

Macbeth

Malcolm

Banquo

Ross

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

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Macbeth Act I Quiz Review

Which country do Macbeth and Banquo defeat when Scotland is invaded?

How many witches are in Act I?

What happened to the previous Thane of Cawdor?

What is the main prophecy that the witches give Banquo?

Who brings the news from King Duncan to tell Macbeth that he will be the new Thane of Cawdor?

King Duncan is...

King Duncan proclaims that this person will be the next King of Scotland.

The most evil character so far is...

The characters who have influenced Macbeth the most so far are...

Which character does Shakespeare use as a foil character to the protagonist in Act I?

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