Macbeth Act 1

Who wrote the Tragedy of Macbeth?

• William Shakespeare
• Ben Johnson
• Henry VIII
• Patrick Stewart

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True or False:
According to the Three Witches, Macbeth and his sons will be kings.

• True
• False

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True or False:
Both Macbeth and Banquo will be kings

• True
• False

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The original Thane of Cawdor is executed because

• he cheated on his wife
• he committed treason against King Duncan and Scotland
• he killed the queen
• he refused to go into battle because he was a coward

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Who is the King of Scotland?

• James
• Poldark
• Duncan
• Banquo

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Who also fought bravely with Macbeth in the battle at the beginning of the play?

• King Duncan
• Malcolm
• Banquo
• Lady Macbeth

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Duncan refers to Macbeth as 'a peerless kinsman.' What is this an example of?

• Sarcasm

• Foreshadowing

• Dramatic irony

• Pathetic fallacy

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Duncan: There's no art to find the mind's construction in the face.

What does Duncan mean by this?

• He can always spot an evil man.

• People's characters aren't evident from their appearance.

• You can judge a book by it's cover.

• A person's face never lies.

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In act 1, scene 3; we learn that the witches ...

• Can control the weather and enjoy helping people.

• Can't control the weather but enjoy causing harm.

• Can control the weather and enjoy causing harm.

• Can't control the weather but enjoy helping people

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In what way does Lady Macbeth manipulate Macbeth to fulfill his ambition?

• Through questioning his masculinity, challenging his courage, and appealing to his ambition and desire for power.

• By offering him advice, providing guidance, and sharing her wisdom

• By supporting his decisions, praising his actions, and encouraging his loyalty

• By expressing doubts, showing concern, and questioning his judgment

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