Macbeth Act I

What is the name of the main character in Macbeth?

• Juliet

• Macbeth

• Hamlet

• Romeo

Describe the personality of Lady Macbeth based on her actions in Act I.

• Kind, compassionate, and gentle

• Ambitious, manipulative, and ruthless

• Fearful, hesitant, and indecisive

• Honest, loyal, and trustworthy

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What is the prophecy given to Macbeth by the witches?

• Macbeth will become the Thane of Cawdor and eventually the King of Scotland

• Macbeth will be banished from Scotland

• Macbeth will marry Lady Macduff and have many children

• Macbeth will become a great warrior and lead Scotland to victory

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How does Macbeth react to the prophecy?

• Fear and regret, leading to avoidance of the prophecy

• Immediate acceptance and excitement

• Curiosity and disbelief, then consumed by the idea of becoming king

• Complete indifference and disinterest

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What is the significance of the character King Duncan in Act I?

• King Duncan is the one who kills Macbeth

• King Duncan is the target of Macbeth's ambition and the catalyst for the events that unfold in the play.

• King Duncan is a loyal friend of Macbeth

• King Duncan is a minor character with no significance

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Explain the role of the character Banquo in Act I.

• Banquo is Macbeth's loyal servant

• Banquo is the main antagonist in Act I

• Banquo is a minor character with no significant role

• Banquo serves as a foil to Macbeth and his character helps to highlight the changes in Macbeth's personality and ambition.

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What is the main conflict introduced in Act I of Macbeth?

• The love triangle between Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, and Duncan

• The conflict between Macbeth and Banquo

• The struggle for power and ambition

• The battle between Scotland and England

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How does Macbeth's ambition drive the plot in Act I?

• Macbeth's ambition leads him to consider and act on the prophecies of the witches.

• Macbeth's ambition drives him to seek revenge on Lady Macbeth

• Macbeth's ambition causes him to reject the prophecies of the witches

• Macbeth's ambition leads him to become a loyal servant to King Duncan

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What is the role of the supernatural in Act I?

• To set the tone and foreshadow events

• To showcase the power of the human characters

• To provide comic relief

• To introduce a love story

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Discuss the theme of betrayal as seen in Act I of Macbeth.

• The theme of betrayal is evident through the betrayal of King Duncan by Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.

• The theme of betrayal is evident through the loyalty of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth to King Duncan.

• The theme of betrayal is evident through the betrayal of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth by King Duncan.

• The theme of betrayal is evident through the betrayal of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth by Banquo.

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