Macbeth - Context and Act 1

The setting of Macbeth take place in __________.

• England
• Norway
• Ireland
• Scotland

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

• King of England

• Lord of Cumberland

• Thane of Cawdor

• Thane of Glamis

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

• A rank of English nobility

• A rank of Scottish nobility

• A rank of Irish nobility

• All of the above

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

• Stomach

• Belly

• Gut

• Nave

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What do we learn from the quote, "Fair is foul, and foul is fair/Hover through the fog and filthy air". (1.1.12-13)

• The witches are hovering through the air, which is magic.

• That the Witches consider that all good can also be bad, and all bad can also be good.

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

• The Witches use alliteration to show their mistreatment.

What is the main action in Act 1 Scene 2?

• 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 Cawdor.

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

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'Hover through the fog and filthy air.'

Fog is a symbol of ...

• Confusion

• Anger

• Power

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