Macbeth Act I-III Review

Where does Macbeth take place?

• England

• Scotland

• Sweden

• Canada

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How many witches are there in Act I?

• 3

• 7

• 1

• 4

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Why is the original Thane of Cawdor executed?

• He cheated on his wife.

• He committed treason against King Duncan and Scotland.

• He killed the Queen.

• He refused to go into battle.

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What prophecies do the three witches give Macbeth in Act I?

• Macbeth will be king after Banquo and will die in a war.

• Lady Macbeth will leave him for Lennox and Macbeth will become a peasant.

• Macbeth is Thane of Glamis, will become Thane of Cawdor and will be king.

• Macbeth has become Thane of Glamis and is actually the son of Duncan.

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In scene 4, who does Duncan announce as next in line to be king?

• Macbeth

• Banquo

• Malcolm

• Lennox

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What is Lady Macbeth's reaction to her husband's refusal to kill Duncan?

• She reluctantly agrees not to kill the king.

• She berates her husband and yells at him for being a coward.

• She reminds him how evil Duncan is to the people of Scotland.

• She persuades him to wait a day or two in hopes his courage will return.

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How does Macbeth plan to hide the murder?

• They will lock the door to the king's chamber so no one will know how Duncan died.

• The soldiers from the battle will be covered with blood, so they can be blamed.

• They will use the king's servants' daggers and smear blood on them.

• They will hide secret letters on the king's sons.

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What important role do the witches play in Act I?

• They help define the setting.

• They foreshadow events.

• They introduce other characters.

• They provide historical context.

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What does the dagger scene reveal about Macbeth's state of mind?

• Macbeth is uncomfortable and troubled about the prospect of killing Duncan.

• Macbeth has drunk too much wine at dinner and is hallucinating.

• Macbeth has been drugged by Lady Macbeth.

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What does the dagger symbolize?

• Anger

• Peace

• Joy

• Guilt