Macbeth Act 1 scenes 1-3

Front

What is the main action of Act 1 Scene 3 in Macbeth?

Back

Three witches give prophecies to Macbeth and Banquo; Macbeth is told he is Thane of Cawdor and contemplates the witches' words.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

What prophecy do the three witches give to Macbeth?

Back

They tell him that he will be king.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

What significant event occurs in Act 1 Scene 2 of Macbeth?

Back

King Duncan hears of Macbeth's bravery in battle and makes him Thane of Cawdor.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

Which two familiars of the witches are mentioned in Act 1 Scene 1?

Back

Toad and Cat.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

Where do the three witches plan to meet Macbeth in Act 1 Scene 1?

Back

'Upon the heath'.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

What role do the witches play in Macbeth's fate?

Back

They provide prophecies that set Macbeth on a path to ambition and eventual downfall.

Front

How does Macbeth react to the witches' prophecies in Act 1 Scene 3?

Back

He is intrigued and begins to contemplate the possibility of becoming king.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

What is the significance of the title 'Thane of Cawdor'?

Back

It represents Macbeth's rise in power and foreshadows his eventual ambition to become king.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

What themes are introduced in Act 1 of Macbeth?

Back

Ambition, fate vs. free will, and the supernatural.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

How does King Duncan view Macbeth at the beginning of the play?

Back

He views Macbeth as a loyal and brave warrior.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10