Macbeth Acts 1-2 Plot & Character Analysis

Which of the following best describes the exposition in "Macbeth"?

• The murder of King Duncan

• The descriptions of Macbeth and Banquo and the meet up with the witches

• Macbeth's coronation as king

• The planning of guards' murders

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What is the inciting force in "Macbeth"?

• The death of King Duncan

• Macbeth's victory in battle

• The witches' prophecy

• Lady Macbeth's ambition

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What is Macbeth's hamartia in the play?

• His ambition

• His loyalty to Duncan

• His indecisiveness

• His trust in the witches

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What did Macbeth tell Lady Macbeth in his letter?

• That King Duncan is coming

• How he is now Thane of Cawdor

• The witches prediction of him becoming king

• How much he loves and misses her

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How is Lady Macbeth characterized in Acts 1-2?

• As indecisive and ambitious

• As manipulative and ruthless

• As loyal and submissive

• As fearful and superstitious

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Which literary element is prominent in the line "Fair is foul, and foul is fair"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Paradox

• Personification

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What dramatic term best describes the scene where Duncan expresses trust in Macbeth, unaware of Macbeth's plans?

• Soliloquy

• Monologue

• Dramatic irony

• Aside

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In "Macbeth," the use of darkness and storms as a backdrop for key scenes is an example of which literary element?

• Simile

• Imagery

• Prose

• Alliteration

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Which of the following elements does NOT make the opening of the play's tone dark, creepy, and sinister?

• The storm

• The presence of witches

• The victorious battle

• The witches' chant

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Which event marks the climax in Acts 1-2 of "Macbeth"?

• The witches' prophecy

• The murder of King Duncan

• Macbeth's decision to kill Duncan

• Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking scene

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