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WorksheetsMacbeth Act I
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
Select the correct definition:
Harbinger
the sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death or a funeral or the end of something
an indication of the approach of something or someone
wholly absorbed as in thought, preoccupied
the time between one event, process, or period and another
When the hurly-burly is done, when the battle's lost and won.
Which of the following words would best replace the term hurly- burly?
celebration
event
fighting
party
What three titles do the witches hail Macbeth with in Scene iii ?
Thane of Glamis
Thane of Cawdor
Captain of the King's army
King
Which of the following do the witches say about Banquo in scene iii ?
Banquo will be King.
Banquo will be Thane.
Banquo will be a father to kings.
Banquo will be Captain.
What does King Duncan name his son in Scene iv ?
Thane of Cawdor
Thane of Glamis
The Prince of Cumberland
The King of Scotland
What does the following quote from scene iv mean?
"That is a step On which I must fall down, or else o'erleap, For in my way it lies."
Banquo thinks he may have to kill Macbeth in order to make the prophecy that his sons will be Kings true.
The King knows he must now execute the Thane of Cawdor, because if he doesn't others will betray him.
Malcolm is now in the way of Macbeth becoming King, so Macbeth must either give up his ambition or find a way around Malcolm.
Who comes up with the plan to murder King Duncan?
Macbeth
Banquo
Malcolm
Lady Macbeth
How is the following quote from scene vi an example of dramatic irony?
"This castle hath a pleasant seat."
Macbeth thinks his castle looks welcoming, but King Duncan thinks it is a dump.
Lady Macbeth believes her castle is spotless, but a murder has taken place.
King Duncan thinks Macbeth's castle is pleasant, but he's walking into a deathtrap.
What is Lady Macbeth's plan to get away with the crime in scene vii ?
Get the guards drunk, then frame them.
Get Malcolm drunk and talk him into committing the crime.
Use poison, then frame the cook.
Antagonize Banquo, then challenge him to a duel.
Why was the original Thane of Cawdor executed?
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.
What do the witches predict? (You may select more than one answer.)
Banquo's sons will be kings.
Macbeth will be the Thane of Cawdor.
Macbeth will be King of Scotland.
Banquo will kill Macbeth.
What are Macbeth's roles by the end of Act I? (Select TWO answers.)
Thane of Glamis
Thane of Cawdor
King of Scotland
Duncan's servant
Lady Macbeth manipulates Macbeth by:
Telling him that he is not a man
Saying that he obviously doesn't love her
Saying she wants the crown
Attacking Duncan's character
Which of the following is a person most likely to consider prophetic?
a novel with a happy ending
a weather forecast based on radar
a tragic news story
a dream that predicts future events
A _____is a titled peer of the realm or an aristocrat. As an adjective, ____ describes someone with high or elevated character, or who is impressive in appearance.
groundling
politician
noble
gubernatorial
