Macbeth Act 1

Front

Describe the mood established by the Weird Sisters in Scene 1 of Macbeth.

Back

Creepy and spooky.

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Front

What predictions do the Weird Sisters make about Macbeth?

Back

Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, King.

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Front

Who is most disturbed after the Weird Sisters’ prediction?

Back

Macbeth.

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Front

What might the Weird Sisters symbolize in Macbeth?

Back

Fate.

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Front

What does Lady Macbeth tell Macbeth after getting blood on her hands?

Back

Just wash it off with a little water—it’s easy.

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Front

What is the significance of the Weird Sisters in the play?

Back

They represent the theme of fate versus free will.

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Front

How does Macbeth react to the prophecies of the Weird Sisters?

Back

He is intrigued but also troubled.

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Front

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

Back

She encourages and manipulates him to pursue power.

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Front

What is the theme of ambition in Act 1 of Macbeth?

Back

Ambition drives characters to moral corruption and tragic outcomes.

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Front

How does the setting contribute to the mood in Act 1?

Back

The dark and stormy setting enhances the eerie atmosphere.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

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