WorksheetsRecall Macbeth Act 1 Scene 1 & 2
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 11mins
What genre of play is Macbeth?
Tragedy
Comedy
History
All of the above
In Act 1 Scene 1, where do the three witches plan to meet Macbeth?
'On a mountain'
'Upon the heath'
'On the heath'
'Upon a hill'
Before becoming Thane of Cawdor Macbeth is Thane of Glamis, but what is a Thane?
A rank of English nobility
A rank of Scottish nobility
A rank of Irish nobility
All of the above
Fill in the missing word: 'Unseam'd from the ______ to the chaps'
Stomach
Belly
Gut
Nave
What atmosphere is Shakespeare trying to set with these scenes?
He wants the reader to feel like there is something bad to happen.
The purpose of the atmosphere is to tell the reader that death is foreshadowed.
Shakespeare is wanting the reader to feel uncomfortable as if there is something more to come. Furthermore, he is setting the tone to show the reader that there is relevant foreshadowing that will impact Macbeth's downfall.
Shakespeare is trying to predict Macbeth's rein and future.
Paraphrase the quote, "Fair is foul, and foul is fair/Hover through the fog and filthy air". (1.1.12-13)
The witches are hovering through the air.
The good can also be bad, and the bad can also be good.
The point of being fair when someone is acting unfair to you.
What is the main action in Act 1 Scene 2?
King Duncan hears of Macbeth's bravery in battle and makes him Thane of Glamis.
King Duncan hears of Banquo's bravery in battle and makes him Thane of Cawdor.
King Duncan hears of Macbeth's bravery in battle and makes him Thane of Cawdor.
King Duncan hears of Macbeth's bravery in battle and makes him Thane of Fife.
What is the main action in Act 1 Scene 1?
The witches talk about the battle and their planned meeting with Macbeth.
Macbeth and Banquo win the battle against Macdonald
The witches tell Macbeth he is going to be King
The witches give summon supernatural spirits to give Macbeth prophecies
Why is Macbeth viewed as a hero?
He fought against Banquo and won.
He defeated Macdonald and his army and was victorious.
He fought with King Duncan.
He defeated the Norwegian army and was victorious.
