Macbeth Act 1 Quiz

What is the initial setting of Act 1 in "Macbeth"?

• A battlefield

• Macbeth's castle

• The witches' cave

• An open field

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What do the witches tell Macbeth about his future?

• He will become Thane of Cawdor and then king.

• He will become king immediately.

• He will become Thane of Cawdor, but not king.

• He will become king but not Thane of Cawdor.

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Who is named the new Thane of Cawdor in Act 1?

• Macbeth

• Banquo

• Ross

• Malcolm

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What is Lady Macbeth's reaction when she reads the letter from her husband about the witches' prophecies?

• She is terrified.

• She is skeptical.

• She is excited and ambitious.

• She is indifferent.

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What is one reason Macbeth is hesitant to go through with the plan to kill the King?

• He is afraid of being caught.

• He fears Banquo's reaction.

• He is loyal to Duncan as his king.

• He is unsure if he truly wants to be king.

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Who suggests the idea of framing Duncan's guards for his murder?

• Macbeth

• Lady Macbeth

• Banquo

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What is Lady Macbeth's plan to drug Duncan's guards?

• She will give them poisoned wine.

• She will put sleeping potion in their drinks.

• She will make them drunk so they won't notice.

• She will bribe them with gold.

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How does Lady Macbeth manipulate her husband into committing the murder of Duncan?

• She threatens to leave him if he doesn't comply.

• She questions his masculinity and courage.

• She offers him a reward of wealth and power.

• She promises to protect him from any consequences.

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What is the significance of the recurring motif of blood in Act 1?

• It symbolizes guilt and the consequences of murder.

• It represents the power struggle between Macbeth and Duncan.

• It signifies the loyalty of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth to each other.

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What prophecy do the witches give Banquo?

• That his descendants will inherit the throne.

• That he will become king after Macbeth.

• That he will die in battle.

• That he will become Thane of Cawdor.

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