Macbeth Act I Quiz Review

The appearance of witches in the beginning of Scene 1, paired with thunder, lightning, and fog, help to create a mood best described as

• dark and ominous

• happy and whimsical

• adventurous and thrilling

• mysterious and questioning

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We know that the witches are _____________ when they talk about killing swine and getting revenge on the woman who wouldn't share her chestnuts.

• evil

• hungry

• idiots

• intelligent

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When the witches tell Banquo, “thou shalt get kings, though thou be none,” they mean that

• he knows of no kings

• he will never be king

• he will be king

• his sons will be king

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When Macbeth has doubts about killing the king, what quality in him does his wife criticize to change his mind?

• intelligence

• bravery

• masculinity

• kindness

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Macbeth writes a ________ to Lady Macbeth to tell her about the witches predictions

• letter

• song

• poem

• telegram

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In Scene 6, line 24, Duncan’s reference to Lady Macbeth as a “noble hostess” is an example of dramatic irony because the audience knows that

• she intends to kill him

• she intends to kick him out

• she is going to throw him another party

• she is going to steal his jewels and riches

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In the beginning of the play, Macbeth's title is a noble ______

• peasant

• king

• prince

• thane

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Macbeth refers to Lady Macbeth when he says, "what seem'd corporal melted as breath into the wind"

• True

• False

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Macbeth shows his ambition and curiosity about becoming king in Scene 3 when he

• calls his wife and tells her the news

• asks the witches to tell him more

• tells Banquo to tell the town of their findings

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Check all that apply: Macbeth is seen as a what kind of person so far?

• Loyal

• Brave

• Caring

• Evil

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