MACBETH Act I scenes 1-4 and background info of play

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the witches in Act 1;scene 1.

• To set the mood of the play
• To introduce the character of Macbeth
• To scare the audience with the witches' appearance
• To introduce supernatural influences, paradoxes, and the stormy fate of Scotland

In scene 4, Duncan awards the title, Prince of Cumberland, (i.e. next in line to be king) to . . .

• Macbeth
• Banquo
• Malcolm
• Donalbain

Why was the original Thane of Cawdor executed?

• He cheated on his wife.
• He committed treason against King Duncan and Scotland
• He killed the Queen.
• He refused to go into battle because he was a coward.

What prediction from the witches is false?

• Banquo's sons would be king.
• Macbeth will be the Thane of Cawdor.
• Malcolm will kill Macbeth.
• Macbeth will be King of Scotland.

"Fair is foul, and foul is fair," is said by the witches.  It is a riddle-like phrase that seems contradictory is also known as a(n)
______________.

• paradox
• oxymoron
• simile
• analogy

Who is the King of Scotland?

• James
• Poldark
• Duncan
• Banquo

Where is the play set?

• England
• Wales
• Ireland
• Scotland

Who is executed in Act 1

• Thane of Cawdor

• Thane of Glamis

• Thane of Fife

• Prince of Cumberland

Who also fought bravely with Macbeth in the battle at the beginning of the play?

• King Duncan
• Malcolm
• Banquo
• Lady Macbeth

What title was Macbeth given for his heroic deeds (actions) in battle?

• Thane of Scotland
• Lord of Cumberland
• Thane of Cawdor
• Lord of Inverness