Macbeth Act 1 Study Guide

During which period did William Shakespeare live and work?

• The Renaissance

• The Age of Enlightenment

• Romantic Era

• Civil Rights Movement

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Before there were structures called theaters, most plays were

• performed in churches

• performed on land near the river.

• performed in courtards and estates

• In theaters

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The Globe Theater contained all of the following except:

• five stories

• floor space for the 'groundlings'

• Could hold 3,000 people

• Stage in the center

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Some people believe the play Macbeth is

• cursed - so people must not speak its name

• critical - noting the flaws of the current king

• funny - the witches make the audience luagh

• Shakespeare’s greatest play – worthy of an Oscar

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What is catharsis?

• the final scene of a tragedy

• the most popular tragic flaw

• purging of emotions in the audience

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What is hubris?

• the final scene of a tragedy

• the most popular tragic flaw

• purging of emotions in the audience

• another word for comedy

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The main setting for Macbeth, Act One, is

• Scotland

• England

• Norway

• America

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Macbeth is surprised when he is addressed as Thane of Cawdor because

• he knows that the Thane of Cawdor is alive

• He feels he does not deserve the title

• Banquo deserves the title

• One of the prophecies has come true

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After Macbeth and Banquo hear the witches' predictions, Banquo warns Macbeth that

• His wife is not going to believe the witches' predictions and will want proof.

• The witches are instruments of darkness and might be trying to deceive him.

• He must remain loyal to the current king, Duncan, no matter how evil Duncan is.

• He has won the battle, but not the war

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Lady Macbeth's motive for urging Macbeth on is that she

• is secretly in love with Duncan

• is a cruel criminal mastermind

• feels the need for vengeance 

• is desperate for Macbeth to be king

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