An example of dramatic irony is:

when Duncan compliments the beauty and situation of Inverness

when Macbeth defeats the Norweyan in service of Duncan

when Lady Macbeth convinces Macbeth to look like the times

when Duncan crowns Malcolm the heir to the throne

Who does Macbeth defeat in battle?

The armies of Norway and Macdonwald

What do the witches tell Macbeth?

Macbeth will be king and Banquo's children will be kings.

Macbeth will be king and his sons will rule after him.

Banquo will be king, but Macbeth will be happier

Macbeth will be king but Banquo will murder him.

What does Lady Macbeth think Macbeth lacks?

The manliness to follow through on his ambitions

The ambition to become someone noteable

What is Lady Macbeth's plan for murdering Duncan.

Mabeth will stab him in his sleep and frame the chamberlains

Macbeth will pour poison in his ear while he sleeps

Macbeth will hire three murderes to ambush Duncan when he returns to the castle

Macbeth will push him out the window during a tour of the castle.

What happens to the first Thane of Cawdor?

He is executed for being a traitor

King Duncan names him Prince of Cumberland

Paraphrase the quote, "Fair is foul, and foul is fair/Hover through the fog and filthy air". (1.1.12-13)

The good can be bad, and the bad can be good.

The witches are hovering through the air.

The point of being fair when someone is acting unfair to you.

What is one way that Shakespeare tailored "Macbeth" to suit the king?

It featured supernatural elements

In Act 1, scene 1; the witches speak in rhyme to ...

Make them sound strange and childish.

After Lady Macbeth hears that Duncan is coming to her home, she asks the spirits to

make her more like a man that is cruel and feels no regret

keep her safe and protect her from Duncan

help her stop Macbeth from doing anything violent

help her make Duncan fall in love with her

What news does Ross bring Macbeth?

Macbeth now holds the title of the Thane of Cawdor

The Thane of Glamis has been killed

The army has just lost the battle with the Norwegians.

What does Macbeth do to show his heroism in the battle?

He kills Macdonald and fights off Norway.

He captures the castle at Fife.

He frees Duncan from captivity and kills Macdonald.

Before becoming Thane of Cawdor Macbeth is Thane of Glamis, but what is a Thane?

A rank of Scottish nobility, like a governor

A rank of English nobility, like a president

A rank of Irish nobility, like a governor

A type of king, but not of land

What atmosphere is Shakespeare trying to set with these scenes?

Shakespeare is wanting the reader to feel uncomfortable as if there is something more to come. Furthermore, he is setting the tone to show the reader that there is relevant foreshadowing that will impact Macbeth's downfall.

He wants the reader to feel like there is something bad to happen.

The purpose of the atmosphere is to tell the reader that death is foreshadowed.

Shakespeare is trying to predict Macbeth's rein and future.

Paraphrase the quote, "Fair is foul, and foul is fair/Hover through the fog and filthy air". (1.1.12-13)

The good can also be bad, and the bad can also be good.

The witches are hovering through the air.

The point of being fair when someone is acting unfair to you.

The air is dirty and foggy so the witches float above it

What is the main action in Act 1 Scene 2?

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

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

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

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

What is the main action in Act 1 Scene 1?

The witches talk about the battle and their planned meeting with Macbeth.

Macbeth and Banquo win the battle against Macdonald

The witches tell Macbeth he is going to be King

The witches give summon supernatural spirits to give Macbeth prophecies

He is the leader of the rebel forces, who are fighting against Scotland.

A main character that chooses to be a rebel.

Why is Macbeth viewed as a hero?

He defeated Macdonwald and his army and was victorious.

He defeated the Norwegian army and was victorious.

He fought against Banquo and won.

Macbeth Act 1 PreTest

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do Macbeth and the witches first meet?

Outside his castle in Inverness

Outside Duncan's castle

After the battle on the heath

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What character trait does the following quote reveal?
"The Prince of Cumberland: that is a step/ On which I must fall down, or else o'erleap,/ For in my way it lies" (1.4.48-50).

Macbeth's loyalty

Macbeth's fate

Macbeth's guilt

Macbeth's ambition

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At the beginning of the play, what title does Macbeth hold?

Thane of Glamis

Thane of Cawdor

Heir to Thane of Cawdor

King of Scotland

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who said it?
"Look like the'innocent flower,/ But be the serpent under't" (1.6.63-64).

Macbeth

Lady Macbeth

Duncan

Banquo

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who said it?
"And oftentimes, to win us to our harm,/ The instruments of darkness tell us truths;/ Win us with honest trifles, to betray's/ In deepest consequence" (1.3.122-125)

Macbeth

Lady Macbeth

Duncan

Banquo

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who says it? “Stars hide your fires. Let not light see my black and deep desires.”

Macbeth

Lady Macbeth

Duncan

Banquo

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After Lady Macbeth reads the letter, what does she tell us is her opinion of Macbeth?

She hates her husband

She is afraid of what Macbeth might do

he's too weak to do what's necessary

She is excited he is coming home and they can forget about war

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Macbeth Act 1 PreTest

Where do Macbeth and the witches first meet?

What character trait does the following quote reveal?"The Prince of Cumberland: that is a step/ On which I must fall down, or else o'erleap,/ For in my way it lies" (1.4.48-50).

At the beginning of the play, what title does Macbeth hold?

Who said it?"Look like the'innocent flower,/ But be the serpent under't" (1.6.63-64).

Who said it?"And oftentimes, to win us to our harm,/ The instruments of darkness tell us truths;/ Win us with honest trifles, to betray's/ In deepest consequence" (1.3.122-125)

Who says it? “Stars hide your fires. Let not light see my black and deep desires.”

After Lady Macbeth reads the letter, what does she tell us is her opinion of Macbeth?

An example of dramatic irony is:

Who is king when the play starts?

Who does Macbeth defeat in battle?

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What character trait does the following quote reveal?
"The Prince of Cumberland: that is a step/ On which I must fall down, or else o'erleap,/ For in my way it lies" (1.4.48-50).

Who said it?
"Look like the'innocent flower,/ But be the serpent under't" (1.6.63-64).

Who said it?
"And oftentimes, to win us to our harm,/ The instruments of darkness tell us truths;/ Win us with honest trifles, to betray's/ In deepest consequence" (1.3.122-125)