Macbeth Act 1 Scenes i-iv Quiz

What prophecy do the witches make about Macbeth's future?

• He will become the king of Scotland.

• He will die in battle.

• He will betray his closest friend.

• He will leave Scotland forever.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

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How does Banquo react to the witches' prophecies?

• He is skeptical and questions their truth.

• He immediately believes them and is excited.

• He becomes fearful for his life.

• He tries to make the prophecies come true himself.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

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What is King Duncan's reaction to the news of the Thane of Cawdor's betrayal?

• He decides to forgive the Thane of Cawdor.

• He orders the Thane of Cawdor to be executed.

• He promotes the Thane of Cawdor.

• He ignores the betrayal and does nothing.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

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What title is Macbeth given after the Thane of Cawdor is executed?

• Duke of Edinburgh

• Earl of Glasgow

• Thane of Fife

• Thane of Cawdor

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

How does Macbeth initially feel about the possibility of becoming king?

• Excited and eager to make it happen.

• Indifferent, as he does not believe it is possible.

• Torn between his ambition and his morals.

• Fearful of the responsibilities it would entail.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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CCSS.RL.8.6

What imagery do the witches use in their prophecies?

• Light and darkness

• Fire and water

• Animals and nature

• Fair and foul

What is Lady Macbeth's reaction when she learns about the witches' prophecies?

• She is skeptical and dismisses them.

• She becomes fearful for Macbeth's safety.

• She is excited and starts planning to make the prophecy come true.

• She advises Macbeth to forget about the prophecies.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which character is described as "noble" and "worthy" by King Duncan?

• Macbeth

• Banquo

• Malcolm

• Donalbain

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Macbeth consider as he debates whether to pursue the crown?

• The impact on his family

• The moral implications of his actions

• The possibility of failure

• The rewards of being king

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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CCSS.RL.7.3

How does the theme of "fair is foul, and foul is fair" manifest in these scenes?

• Through the witches' appearance and prophecies

• In Macbeth's honorable deeds leading to dishonorable thoughts

• In the weather conditions described

• All of the above

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

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