Macbeth Act 1 Sc1-3

In which country is 'Macbeth' set?

• England

• Ireland

• Scotland

• Wales

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What type of play is Macbeth?

• Tragedy

• Romance

• Comedy

• Action

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In Act 1 Scene 1 which characters appear and foreshadow impending evil?

• Macbeth and Lady Macbeth

• The Witches

• The Thanes

• King Duncan

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How many witches are there in Act 1 of the play?

• 1
• 2
• 4
• 3

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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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What's the weather at the opening of the play?

• rainy, dark and cold

• warm and sunny

• partly cloudy and rainy

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Where do the three witches plan to meet Macbeth?

• 'On a mountain'

• 'Upon the heath'

• 'On the hearth'

• 'Upon a hill'

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What function do you think the witches prophecies play in the play?

• To create conflict in the play and upset the natural order

• To help the audience understand the play

• To predict the future

• To confuse the characters

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What is Macbeth’s title at the start of the play?

• Thane of Cawdor

• Thane of Ireland

• Thane of Scotland

• Thame of Glamis

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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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