Macbeth Act 1 Scene 2

Does this scene depict Macbeth as a valiant hero or a bloodthirsty Rambo?

• Both

• Valiant hero

• Bloodthirsty Rambo

• Neither

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Who is King Duncan?

• The King of Norway - the rebel army

• The King who died in battle

• The King of Scotland - the army who won

• The King of England

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"..from the Western Isles of kerns and gallowglasses is supplied..."

What does "kerns and gallowglasses" refer to?

• Food and restraints for prisoners

• Lightly and heavily armed soldiers

• Plates and glasses (crockery)

• Types of animals

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What is the setting of Macbeth?

• Finland

• Ireland

• Norway

• Scotland

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Who fought with Macbeth in the battle against their enemies?

• Mcdonald

• Duncan

• Banquo

• Malcolm

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What does is mean when the Captain says, "memorize another Golgotha."

• It means to create another scene of death as memorable as the death of Christ

• Everyone should memorize the specifics of the battle Macbeth and the soldiers just won

• It means that everyone should remember this battle because it was glorious

• The Captain says that this battle took place at Golgotha

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What honor does the King bestow upon Macbeth due to the his glory in battle?

• The King makes Macbeth a captain

• The King makes Macbeth Thane of Cawdor

• The King names Macbeth the Hero of the battle

• The King makes Macbeth Thane of Ross

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What contrast does this scene form with scene 1 and how is it effective?

• Scene 2 has no witches that appear and it is effective because we learn more about certain characters.

• This is scene is far more crowded than the first scene and this helps to create a patriotic atmosphere about the battle Scotland won against Norway.

• In scene 2 Shakespeare focus more on Macbeths bravery than on his future and he is made out to be the hero.

• Scene 2 has a lot more fighting than scene 1.

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Who is Bellona and how is she relevant in this scene?

• Bellona is the Scottish goddess of success and she bestows riches upon Macbeth for winning the war

• Bellona is the Roman goddess of war and she is relevant seeing as Macbeth just came from the battlefield of the war against Norway

• Bellona is the Queen of Scotland and she is infatuated with Macbeth

• Bellona is Macbeths daughter and she is relevant because Macbeth promised to win the battle for her.

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How does scene 2 foreshadow the events that are to follow?

• Scene 2 shows Macbeths first climb to success as it will be followed with his claim of the thrown later on

• Macbeth is shown as a very violent man in scene 2 - this changes later on as Macbeth rise to power

• Scene 2 show how Macbeth will be admired by his peers

• All of the above

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