Macbeth Act 1

Macbeth is set in which European country?

• England

• Scotland

• Ireland

• Norway

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Which of the following describes the atmosphere of Act 1?

• bright and optimistic

• lighthearted and playful

• frightening and violent

• confusing and uncertain

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What is the significance of the thunder and lightening in scene 1?

• It establishes an atmosphere of turmoil and conflict.

• It foreshadows that the storm will impact the battle.

• It is the first time thunder and lightning special effects were used in a Shakespeare play.

• It conveys the theme that subversive female forces threaten the patriarchy.

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What is the best translation of "Fair is foul and foul is fair"?

• Things that seem good are evil, and things that seem evil are good.

• We'll meet Macbeth after the chaos of the battle is over.

• My toad, Paddock, calls me.

• We'll meet when one side has won and the other side has lost.

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When does the audience first see Macbeth onstage?

• Scene 1

• Scene 3

• Scene 5

• Scene 7

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Through his words and actions, Shakespeare establishes that King Duncan is...

• a good and just king

• an evil and corrupt king

• a bitter and jealous king

• a shrewd and distrustful king

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Whom does Macbeth "unseam from the nave to the chops" in battle?

• the thane of Glamis

• the thane of Cawdor

• Macdonwald

• The Norwegian King

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Whose title is Macbeth given as a reward for courage in battle?

• thane of Cawdor

• thane of Glamis

• thane of Macduff

• thane of Banquo

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Who warns Macbeth that the witches' prophecy cannot be trusted?

• Duncan

• Malcolm

• Lady Macbeth

• Banquo

The witches tell Macbeth that he will be king, but that __ will be the father of future kings.

• Macdonwald

• Malcolm

• Banquo

• Donalbain

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