Macbeth

What NEW title does Macbeth receive from the King in Act I?

• Thane of Glamis

• Thane of Cawdor

• King of Scotland

• Earl of Northumberland

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How many witches are there in Act I?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 3, plus the leader of the witches

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Why was the first Thane of Cawdor killed?

• He cheated on his wife.

• He commited treason against King Duncan and Scotland.

• He killed the Queen.

• He refused to go into battle because he was afraid.

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What do the witches predict?

• Banquo's sons will be kings.

• Macbeth will be the Thane of Cawdor.

• Macbeth will be the King of Scotland.

• They predict ALL of these things.

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Why does Macbeth want to kill King Duncan?

• Duncan is a terrible King.

• Duncan is old and can't take care of Scotland anymore.

• Macbeth wants to be the King instead.

• None of these answers are correct.

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Who helps Macbeth come up with his plan to kill the King?

• Banquo

• Lady Macbeth

• The 3 Witches

• Lennox

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The Witches gree Macbeth as ___________, ______________, ______________.

• Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and King

• Thane of Cawdor, Thane of Fife and King

• Thane of Gamis, Thane of Fife, and father of Kings

• Thane of Cawdor, Thane of Lochaber, Thane of Glamis

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A(n) ______________ is a character's speech, directed to the audience, that is not supposed to be heard by other characters on stage.

• soliloquy

• ballad

• aside

• aural

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Where is the play set?

• England

• Ireland

• Scotland

• Denmark

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At the beginning of the play, the best way to describe Macbeth is ____________.

• lonely and depressed

• admirable and courageous

• shy and fearful

• ruthless and mean

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