Macbeth Act 1 scenes 1-4

Why is Macbeth viewed as a hero?

• He fought against Banquo and won.

• He defeated Macdonwald and the Norwegian army.

• He fought with King Duncan.

• He captured the castle of Cawdor.

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Who was the reigning monarch when "Macbeth" was first performed?

• Elizabeth I

• James I

• Rick James

• Mary Queen of Scots

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What is the main action in Act 1 Scene 1?

• The witches talk about the battle and their planned meeting with Macbeth.

• Macbeth and Banquo win the battle against Macdonald

• The witches tell Macbeth he is going to be King

• The witches give summon supernatural spirits to give Macbeth prophecies.

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The setting of Macbeth take place in __________.

• England
• Norway
• Ireland
• Scotland

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Before becoming Thane of Cawdor Macbeth is Thane of Glamis, but what is a Thane?

• A rank of English nobility, like a knight.

• A rank of Scottish nobility, like a duke or baron.

• A rank of the army, like a general.

• A type of king, but not of land.

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

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

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

• King Duncan
• Malcolm
• Banquo
• Lady Macbeth

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What do the witches tell Macbeth?

• he will die

• he will be king

• he will become a devil

• he will become prince

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Paraphrase the quote, "Fair is foul, and foul is fair/Hover through the fog and filthy air". (1.1.12-13)

• The witches are hovering through the air.

• The good can also be bad, and the bad can also be good.

• The point of being fair when someone is acting unfair to you.

• The air is dirty and foggy so the witches float above it

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What is the main action in Act 1 Scene 2?

• King Duncan hears of Macbeth's bravery in battle and makes him Thane of Glamis.

• King Duncan hears of Banquo's bravery in battle and makes him Thane of Cawdor.

• King Duncan hears of Macbeth's bravery in battle and makes him Thane of Cawdor.

• King Duncan hears of Macbeth's bravery in battle and makes him Thane of Fife.

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