Macbeth Act 1 Quiz

What type of plans do the witches have for Macbeth judging by their spell?

• good plans

• neutral plans

• evil plans

• ambiguous plans

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What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says? look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under it. (74-75)

• She is telling Macbeth to appear honest and loyal, but be ready to strike.

• She is advising Macbeth to be kind and gentle to everyone.

• She is suggesting that Macbeth should hide his true feelings.

• She is encouraging Macbeth to be ruthless and aggressive.

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What do we learn about Macbeth's character from the bloody Captain's report of the battle?

• He is very brave in battle. He killed Macdonwald and defeated the King of Norway.

• He is a coward who avoids fighting.

• He is a traitor who betrays his king.

• He is inexperienced and often loses battles.

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What are the three titles that the witches greet Macbeth with?

• Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, King

• Duke of York, King of Scotland, Thane of Cawdor

• Thane of Glamis, King of Norway, Duke of Albany

• Thane of Cawdor, King of England, Duke of Cornwall

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Who is the only person to greet Duncan when he arrives at Macbeth's castle?

• Lady Macbeth

• Banquo

• Macbeth

• The Porter

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Later on in this scene Macbeth says, "If chance will have me King, why, chance may crown me, without my stir." What does this mean?

• He believes he should take action to become king.

• He thinks that fate will determine his future as king without his intervention.

• He is unsure about his desire to be king.

• He feels that he must fight for the throne.

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Describe Banquo's reaction to the appearance of the witches. (How does he describe the witches? Provide 3 examples. Why does he think that he is seeing them?)

• He describes them as having chapped fingers, skinny lips, and beards, and thinks they have eaten the insane root and are hallucinating.

• He believes they are beautiful and enchanting, and he feels drawn to them.

• He thinks they are friendly and offers them gifts, believing they are spirits of the forest.

• He describes them as terrifying creatures with glowing eyes and sharp claws, thinking they are omens of doom.

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What is the meaning of "Fair is foul and foul is fair"?

• The line between good and evil is blurred.

• Good is always rewarded while evil is punished.

• Fairness is subjective and varies from person to person.

• Evil can sometimes appear good and vice versa.

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How does the first scene of the play set the mood and atmosphere for the rest of the play? (Hint: Describe the weather and provide 3 adjectives about the mood)

• It is sunny and cheerful, creating a light and joyful mood.

• There is thunder and lightning, setting a scary, dark, ominous, and eerie mood.

• The scene is calm and peaceful, evoking a sense of tranquility.

• It is foggy and mysterious, leading to a suspenseful and tense atmosphere.

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Macbeth enters the scene saying, "So foul and fair a day I have not seen." What could he mean by this?

• It is foul because men died in battle and fair because they won the battle.

• It is foul because the weather is bad and fair because the sun is shining.

• It is foul because he lost his title and fair because he gained a new ally.

• It is foul because he is feeling ill and fair because he is in good spirits.

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