The play opens with these characters, who appear throughout the play to guide (or misguide) Macbeth's actions...

• Lady Macbeth

• The three witches

• King Duncan + Malcolm

• Banquo + Fleance

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Which of the following is NOT a title that Macbeth has / will have?

• Thane of Glanis

• Thane of Cawdor

• Thane of Fife

• King of Scotland

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Banquo is told by the witches that while he will not be as happy or great as Macbeth, his descendants will be...

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Lady Macbeth's plan for Macbeth to become king is to _____ King Duncan.

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What is the mistake that Macbeth makes with the murder? Who fixes it?

• 1. He accidentally kills the guards instead of Duncan. He goes back to fix it because he feels stupid.

• 1. He brings the daggers out of the room with him. He fixes it because Lady Macbeth calls him a coward.

• 1. He thought he killed Duncan, but he only injured him. Lady Macbeth goes in and finishes killing him.

• 1. He brings the daggers out of the room with him. Lady Macbeth fixes it because he’s afraid to go back in.

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____ is a thane who found Duncan's body AND is suspicious of Macbeth after he kills Duncan's guards.

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Where do Malcolm and Donalbain (King Duncan's sons) go after their father's murder?

• England

• Ireland

• Norway

• Scotland

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After Duncan's murder, how does Ross describe the country? (Select ALL that apply)

• It's been dark at all times of day

• No one has been able to sleep

• The rivers have overflowed and flooded the towns

• The king's horses escaped and ate each other

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What happens to Banquo and Fleance?

• Macbeth hires murderers, and they kill them both.

• Macbeth tells Banquo he wants Fleance to be his heir to the throne.

• Macbeth hires murderers, and they kill Banquo... but Fleance escapes

• Banquo and Fleance flee the country to safety.

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TRUE or FALSE... Following the murder of Duncan, Lady Macbeth worries that she and Macbeth are drifting apart, and are less happy than before.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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