The Prophecy of the Three Witches

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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What genre of play is Macbeth?

• Tragedy

• Comedy

• History

• All of the above

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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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What atmosphere is Shakespeare trying to set with these scenes?

• 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 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.

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

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Paraphrase 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.

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

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

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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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Why is Macbeth viewed as a hero?

• He fought against Banquo and won.

• He defeated Macdonwald and his army and was victorious.

• He fought with King Duncan.

• He defeated the Norwegian army and was victorious.

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What is Macbeth's first line in the play?

• "So foul and fair a day I have not seen."

• "How far is't to Forres?"

• "Speak if you can: What are you?"

• "Stay, you imperfect speakers."

Which of the following is NOT one of the witches prophecies?

• Macbeth will be Thane of Glamis.

• Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor.

• Macbeth will be king.

• Banquo's children will be kings.