Macbeth Act I - Corlew

Where do the three witches meet with Macbeth?

• outside of his castle at Inverness

• on the battlefield

• on the heath

• outside of King Duncan's castle

Due to his bravery on the battlefield, King Duncan gives the new title of ____________________ to Macbeth.

• Thane of Scotland

• Thane of Cawdor

• Thane of Glamis

• Thane of Inverness

What do the three witches predict for Macbeth and Banquo?

• Macbeth will be Thane of Glamis and Banquo's descendants will be kings.

• Macbeth will be Thane of Scotland and Banquo's descendants will be kings.

• Macbeth will be king and Banquo's descendants will be kings.

• Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor and Banquo's descendants will be Thane of Glamis.

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What is an "aside"?

• A sarcastic remark made to the audience that seems sincere to the other characters in the scene.

• A remark made to another character that is only heard by that one character.

• A remark to the other characters in the scene.

• A remark by a character that is intended to be heard by the audience only.

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What does the following quote mean?

"We will establish our estate upon/Our eldest, Malcolm, whom we name hereafter/The Prince of Cumberland" (1.4.38-39)

• Malcolm has been formally named heir to the throne.

• Malcolm has been named Thane of Scotland.

• Malcolm has been formally adopted by King Duncan.

• Malcolm has been promoted to treasurer of the kingdom.

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What character trait does the following quote reveal"

"The Prince of Cumberland: that is a step/ On which I must fall down, or else o'erleap,/ For in my way it lies" (1.4.48-50).

• Macbeth's loyalty

• Macbeth's love

• Macbeth's ambition

• Macbeth's guilt

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What is "Inverness"?

• The Thane of Cawdor's castle

• Banquo's castle

• King Duncan's castle

• Macbeth's castle

At the beginning of the play, what title does Macbeth hold?

• He is the Thane of Cawdor

• He is the king of Scotland

• He is the Thane of Glamis

• He is the heir to the Thane of Cawdor

Who said it?

"Look like the'innocent flower,/ But be the serpent under't" (1.6.63-64).

• Macbeth

• Lady Macbeth

• Banquo

• Malcolm

Who said it?

"And oftentimes, to win us to our harm,/ The instruments of darkness tell us truths;/ Win us with honest trifles, to betray's/ In deepest consequence" (1.3.122-125).

• King Duncan

• Lady Macbeth

• Banquo

• Macbeth

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