Macbeth Act One - Scene 1-3

Front

What is the witches' prophecy for Banquo?

Back

He will father future kings.

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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

How do the witches refer to Banquo?

Back

"Lesser than Macbeth and greater."

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 is the main action in Act 1 Scene 3?

Back

The witches cast a spell to be able to tell prophecies for Macbeth and Banquo.

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

Who fought bravely with Macbeth in the battle at the beginning of the play?

Back

Banquo.

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

Who is the King of Scotland?

Back

Duncan.

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 supernatural elements are introduced in Act 1 Scene 1?

Back

The three witches and their prophecies.

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 is the significance of the phrase 'Fair is foul, and foul is fair'?

Back

It suggests the theme of appearance versus reality.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What title is Macbeth given after his bravery in battle?

Back

Thane of Cawdor.

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 internal conflict does Macbeth experience after hearing the witches' prophecies?

Back

He struggles with ambition and morality.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What role does Lady Macbeth play in Macbeth's ambition?

Back

She encourages and manipulates him to pursue the throne.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3