Macbeth Act One Quotes

Identify the quotation where Duncan praises Macbeth's bravery and loyalty.

• Macbeth, the dishonorable villain

• Macbeth, the cowardly traitor

• Noble Macbeth, worthy gentleman

• Duncan, the ungrateful king

Identify the quotation where the Captain describes Macbeth's heroic actions in battle.

• For brave Macbeth—well he deserves that name—

• Macbeth's actions in battle were insignificant

• The Captain never praised Macbeth's bravery

• Macbeth was a coward in battle

Explain the context of the quotation where the Captain describes Macbeth's heroic actions in battle.

• The Captain describes Macbeth's heroic actions in battle to Lady Macbeth.

• The Captain describes Macbeth's heroic actions in battle to Banquo.

• The Captain describes Macbeth's heroic actions in battle to King Duncan.

• The Captain describes Macbeth's heroic actions in battle to the witches.

Explain the context of the quotation where Ross informs Duncan about Macbeth's victory and the Thane of Cawdor's betrayal.

• In Act 4, Scene 1 of Macbeth

• During the final battle in Macbeth

• In Act 2, Scene 3 of Macbeth

• In Act 1, Scene 2 of Macbeth

Interpret Macbeth's emotions through the quotation where he says, 'So foul and fair a day I have not seen.'

• Macbeth is feeling calm and peaceful.

• Macbeth is feeling joyful and content.

• Macbeth is feeling angry and vengeful.

• Macbeth is feeling conflicted and unsettled.

Interpret Duncan's emotions through the quotation where he says, 'O valiant cousin! Worthy gentleman!'

• Confusion and uncertainty

• Disgust and contempt

• Anger and frustration

• Admiration and praise

Interpret the Sergeant's emotions through the quotation where he says, 'For brave Macbeth—well he deserves that name.'

• Fear and disgust

• Jealousy and anger

• Confusion and indifference

• Admiration and respect