Macbeth Acts 1-3 Last Played 3/2023

Setting suggests the place of a work of literature.  What is the setting of Macbeth?

• Ireland

• England

• Scotland

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What is a thane?

• An idler

• A craftsman

• A wealthy nobelman

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In scene one/act one (1.1), we are immediately introduced to the Three Witches. What is the only purpose they serve in the play?

• To cause mischief

• To battle forces of evil

• To defend reality

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In scene two, we discover from the bloody soldier that:

• Macbeth was seriously wounded

• Macbeth has done well and won the day

• Macbeth betrayed the Scottish king

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In scene two, we discover from the bloody soldier that the Thane of Cawdor:

• Was killed by Macbeth

• Was the hero of the battle

• Was a traitor to Scotland

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In scene three, the witches prophesize that Macbeth will be:

• The King of England

• The thane of Cawdor

• The thane of Glamis

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The second prophesy concerning Macbeth will be

• Prince of Cumberland

• King of Scotland

• King of Wales

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What did the Witches prophesize about Banquo?

• He will be killed in battle

• He will be king of Scotland

• He will be father of kings

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When Macbeth discovers that his first prophecy comes true, what is the first thought that enters his mind?

• Murder the witches

• Murder Malcolm

• Flee to England

• None of the above

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 In scene four, King Duncan announces that he has given his son, Malcolm, a new title.  What is it?

• Prince of Cumberland

• Thane of Cawdor

• Prince of Greenwich