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Macbeth Act I Quiz
Macbeth Act I Quiz - LP
Question | Answer |
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Why did King Duncan strip the Thane of Cawdor of his title and give it to Macbeth? | The Thane of Cawdor betrayed King Duncan and deserted to the rebel army during the battle. |
What prophecies do the witches make regarding Macbeth? | He will be Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor and he will be king. |
What prophecies do the witches make regarding Banquo? | The witches predicted his children would be kings. |
How does Lady Macbeth react to the witches' prophecies and the idea of killing the king? | Lady Macbeth is enthusiastic about obtaining the power that goes with the kingship. She fears that her husband does not have enough ambition to accomplish their goals. |
"He's here in double trust: First, as I am his kinsman and his subject Strong both against the deed." | Macbeth said this in his first soliloquy. |
"Yet I do fear thy nature; It is too full o' th' milk of human kindness." | Lady Macbeth said this. |
"Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under't." | Lady Macbeth said this. |
Where is the setting for the play? | Scotland |
At the end of scene two, Duncan orders the thane of Cawdor to be put to death. Who does he say should earn his title? | Macbeth |
Why does Banquo wonder if the witches are really woman? | They have beards. |
Who do the witches call "lesser than Macbeth and greater." | Banquo |
Who is Duncan's son? | Malcolm |
How does Lady Macbeth find out about her husband's promotion? | A letter. |
Who do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plan to blame Duncan's murder on? | The chamberlains. |