What effect does the witches prophecy have on Macbeth in Act 1?

It makes question his loyalty and ambition to become king

It makes him more loyal to the king

It makes him angry as they are false

Why does Macbeth betray his friend Banquo?

he fears that Banquo will ensure to make his descendant a king.

he fears that Banquo will one day oust him as king and take over the throne.

he is disgusted by Banquo's personality.

"...Banquo your soul's flight will find out if it is to be in heaven tonight." What does the line above foreshadows about Banquo?

He is to be enlisted as the king's most trusted..

How does Lady Macduff feel about her husband?

She believes that he shamefully left Scotland out of fear.

She is proud that he is the one taking a stand against Macbeth.

She is happy that he is away from Fife.

She thinks that he is foolish for trying to fight Macbeth.

How does Malcolm portray himself to Macduff at the beginning of their conversation?

He says that he’s unworthy to lead Scotland.

He says that he supports Macbeth.

He says that he would be able to lead Scotland without any support.

He says that he is too distraught about Duncan’s death to engage in any battle.

What feelings about Scotland does Macduff demonstrate?

He is a patriotic supporter of restoring Scotland and has a personal need to overthrow Macbeth.

He is indifferent to the overall state of Scotland, but has a personal need to overthrow Macbeth.

He thinks Scotland should become part of England.

He used to love Scotland, but he wants to permanently leave it.

How does Malcolm tell Macduff to react to the deaths in his family?

Turn your grief into anger to use in fighting Macbeth.

Grieve for as long as necessary.

React to the deaths after battle.

Why is Macbeth unconcerned in Act 5 Scene 3 about the thanes who leave him to fight with Malcolm?

The prophecies make Macbeth fearless in battle.

These thanes are all born of women.

Macbeth only wants to fight with Macduff.

Macbeth wants to fight only with loyal soldiers.

Why does Macbeth decide to go outside the castle and fight in Act 5 Scene 5?

He believes he is in danger because Birnam Wood is moving.

Lady Macbeth's illness has given Macbeth a new reason to live.

The Doctor says that the only way to cure his soul is to fight in the field.

His servants who are helping him dress convince him it is a good plan.

How does Macbeth know in Act 5 Scene 8 that Macduff will be the one who kills him?

Macduff says he was removed, not born, from his mother.

Macduff needs to avenge the deaths of his family.

Macbeth decides the apparitions lied to him.

Macbeth finally wishes his life to be over.

What is Malcolm’s goal at the end of the play once he is hailed as king of Scotland?

To make his thanes into earls as a reward for them

To ensure that Lady Macbeth is executed as well

To prepare a proper funeral for young Siward

To demand that all thanes declare loyalty to him

Macbeth (full play)

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which country is 'Macbeth' set?

England

Ireland

Scotland

Wales

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are King Duncan's sons?

Malcolm and Donalbain

Macbeth and Macduff

Lennox and Ross

Banquo and Siward

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What title does Duncan bestow upon Macbeth?

Thane of Scotland

Thane of Cawdor

Thame of Glamis

Thame of Glasbury

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the third witches prophecy to Macbeth?

All hail, Macbeth! Hail to you Thane of Glamis

All hail, Macbeth! Hail to you Thane of Cawdor

All hail, Macbeth the future king!

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the third witches prophecy to Banquo?

You are lesser than Macbeth but also greater.

Your descendants will be kings.

You are not as happy as Macbeth, yet much happier.

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Macbeth (full play)

In which country is 'Macbeth' set?

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

Who are King Duncan's sons?

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

What title does Duncan bestow upon Macbeth?

What is the third witches prophecy to Macbeth?

What is the third witches prophecy to Banquo?

How is Macbeth described in the first scenes of Act 1?

What effect does the witches prophecy have on Macbeth in Act 1?

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