12 Macbeth Acts 1 & 2 Review

What is the witches' prophecy for Banquo?

• He will become Thane of Cawdor.

• He will not become king, but his son will become king.

• He will become the top general in the army.

• He will die a bloody and unjust death.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of dramatic irony in the first two acts?

• Audiences know that King Duncan is planning to name Macbeth Thane of Cawdor before Macbeth meets the witches.

• Audiences know of the witches' prophecy for Banquo, but Macbeth does not know about it.

• Audiences know that Lady Macbeth and Macbeth are planning to kill King Duncan when he arrives at Inverness.

• Audiences know that Lady Macbeth helped plan the murder of King Duncan, but Macduff does not know this when he discovers the body.

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Why does Lady Macbeth ask evil spirits to "unsex" her?

• During the time period, it was believed that women were incapable of violent, heinous acts.

• Lady Macbeth wants to become king herself, planning to kill her husband when he takes the throne.

• Lady Macbeth thinks she needs the physical strength of a man to fight Banquo, Duncan, and Malcolm.

• During the time period, it was believed that women used witchcraft to shapeshift into other people.

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What does Lady Macbeth see as her husband's weakness in act 1?

• Macbeth's unchecked ambition

• His loyalty to Banquo

• Macbeth's violent temper

• Macbeth's kindness & lack of wickedness

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How does Lady Macbeth convince Macbeth to murder King Duncan when he initially cancels the plan?

• She calls him a coward and questions his masculinity.

• Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth about the riches they will get with the throne.

• She reminds Macbeth that King Duncan has repeatedly treated him horribly.

• Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth that he will have the support of the people who hate King Duncan.

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What does Macbeth see in front of him floating in mid-air during his soliliquy before he goes to murder King Duncan?

• the extravagant throne

• a shiny crown

• a bloody dagger

• the three witches

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How does Macbeth mess up the plan to frame the guards for King Duncan's murder?

• The guards are awake and discover him stabbing King Duncan.

• He kills Malcolm and Donalbain as well.

• He throws the bloody daggers in the well.

• He does not put the bloody daggers back on the guards.

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How does Macbeth react to his murdering of King Duncan?

• He feels no remorse or regret for his crime and is excited to be king.

• Macbeth claims that he cannot remember entering King Duncan's room and killing him.

• He cannot face what he has done, and he cannot say "Amen!"

• Macbeth tries to blame the entire murder on Lady Macbeth.

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After the murder of King Duncan, Lady Macbeth says to Macbeth, "My hands are of your color, but I shame / To wear a heart so white" (2.2.62-63). What does she mean with this statement?

• Lady Macbeth has blood on her hands too, but the sight of blood doesn't make her vomit.

• She worries that she will be held responsible for King Duncan's murder.

• Lady Macbeth feels guiltier than Macbeth for the murder.

• She is just as guilty of the murder as Macbeth, but she is not so weak to feel regret for the crime.

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Why does the porter speak in prose and not blank verse?

• The porter is of a lower class than the rest of the characters.

• He is a nobleman and of a higher class.

• The porter is tired and does not have the energy to speak in blank verse.

• He is telling a story directly to the audience.

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