Macbeth Act 1

What motif is not introduced in the first scene

• Supernatural influences

• Man as a sinner

• Fair being foul

• The stormy fate of scotland

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Macbeth says, “Stars, hide your fires, Let not light see my black and deep desires.” What are Macbeth’s desires?

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What do the witches predict in I.iii for Macbeth? For Banquo?

• Macbeth will be king. Banquo will be Thane of Glamis and Cawdor.

• Macbeth will be conqueror of Norway, Banquo will be king.

• Macbeth will remain Thane of Glamis. Banquo will be Thane of Cawdor, neither will ever be king.

• Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor and eventually the king. Banquo’s descendants will be king, although he will not.

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What is Lady Macbeth’s “prayer” to the spirits after she learns Duncan is coming?

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After Lady Macbeth reads the letter, what does she tell us is her opinion of Macbeth, and how does she plan to help him?

• She doesn’t think he would be a good king, but wince he is her husband, she will support him in whatever he wants to do.

• She thinks Banquo would be a better king, she plans to convince Macbeth to support Banquo instead.

• She does not want him to be king, and vows to stop him.

• She thinks he could be a good king, but he lacks the hard-hearted ness which would allow him to get the position. She will talk him into it.

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What is the point of the first scene literally and in reference to the whole play?

• The witches are deciding when to meet again

• This scene sets the mood for the play.

• The main character Macbeth is introduced.

• Banquo and his son Fleance are introduced.

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What arguments does Lady Macbeth use to convince Macbeth to commit murder?

• For Macbeth not to be a coward

• To be a man and go get what he wants.

• The people of Scotland will grow to love Macbeth even more than they love Duncan.

• He promised to always make her happy and she won’t be happy until he is the king.

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What is Lady Macbeth’s plan?

• She will put poison in the king’s food. He will die in his sleep and it will look like a natural death.

• They will bribe the guards and offer them money and power to kill the king.

• She drug the king’s guards. Macbeth will then go into the king’s room and kill him.

• Macbeth’s soldiers will come into the banquet disguised as robbers. They will commit the murder and would Macbeth so that it doesn’t look suspicious.

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Who wrote the Tragedy of Macbeth?

• William Shakespeare
• Ben Johnson
• Henry VIII
• Patrick Stewart

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True or False:
According to the Three Witches, Macbeth and his sons will be kings.

• True
• False

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