Macbeth Act 1

Front

What happens to the first Thane of Cawdor?

Back

He is executed for being a traitor.

Front

What title, predicted by the witches, does Macbeth receive?

Back

Thane of Cawdor.

Front

What do Lady Macbeth's words, "unsex me here" mean?

Back

She wants to set aside feminine sentiments that could hinder her bloody ambitions.

Front

How does Lady Macbeth intimidate her husband in her speech to him?

Back

She says she is manlier than he is because she'd kill her own child if she'd promised to.

Front

Where is the play set?

Back

Scotland.

Front

Who are the three witches in Macbeth?

Back

They are supernatural beings who predict Macbeth's rise to power.

Front

What is the significance of blood in Macbeth?

Back

Blood symbolizes guilt and the consequences of one's actions.

Front

What role does ambition play in Macbeth?

Back

Ambition drives Macbeth to commit murder to achieve power.

Front

How does Macbeth react to the witches' prophecies?

Back

He is initially skeptical but becomes increasingly ambitious and influenced by them.

Front

What is Lady Macbeth's view on masculinity?

Back

She equates masculinity with ruthlessness and the willingness to commit violence.