Act 1 - Macbeth

Which 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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What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hears Macbeth has defeated Macdonwald?

• "Treacherous rebel! Despised rogue!"

• "Your Majesty, Lord of all Scotland!"

• "Murderous beast! Evil of soul!

• "Valiant Cousin! Worthy gentleman!"

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Who is sentenced to death?

• Duncan

• Ross

• The Thane of Cawdor

• The Captain

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

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

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

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What news does Ross bring Macbeth?

• Lady Macbeth has had a son

• The Thane of Glamis has been killed

• Macbeth now holds the title of the Thane of Cawdor

• The army has just lost the battle with the Norwegians.

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What does Banquo say about the motives of the "instruments of darkness?"

• They often tell of good things without telling the bad consequences.

• They are greedy and only make predictions when someone pays enough.

• Good conquers evil, and their predictions will not come true.

• The witches are crazy, and don't know what they are saying.

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Malcom describes Cawdor's last moments before execution. What is Duncan's reply?

• You should never turn your back, even on a friend.

• You shouldn't sympathize for one who has committed evil deeds.

• You should always be ready for you never know when death will strike

• You can't tell what is in a person's heart by looking at his face.

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

• He wants to go home to see Lady Macbeth

• He wants to raise the taxes in the lands he rules

• He is very tired. He wants the stars to stop shining so he can sleep.

• He wants to be king

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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 since he is her husband, she will support him in whatever he wants to do.

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

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

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

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What is Lady Macbeth's "prayer" to the spirits after she learns Duncan is coming"?

• She wants to be filled with cruelty, given the hard heart and thick blood necessary to do what has to be done to make Macbeth king.

• She prays that Duncan will die on the way to see Macbeth. She asks the witches to create a terrible storm.

• She wants her husband's nerve to become stronger so that she will not have to do the actual stabbing.

• She asks for a sign that her decision is the right one for her husband and for the country.

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