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What is the initial setting of the play Macbeth in Act 1?

A battlefield where Macbeth has triumphed.

A lavish castle where King Duncan resides.

A desolate heath where three witches gather. (correct)

A royal court where the next king is named.

What specific title does Macbeth receive as a reward in Act 1?

Lord of Inverness

Earl of Fife

Thane of Cawdor (correct)

Duke of Scotland

How does Lady Macbeth respond to the witches' prophecy of Macbeth becoming king?

She advises Macbeth to trust fate and wait for the crown to be given to him.

She dismisses the prophecy as meaningless and tries to dissuade Macbeth from paying it any attention.

She determines she must take action with Macbeth to ensure he becomes king. (correct)

She encourages Macbeth to reveal the prophecy to the court and seek promotion.

Why is Macbeth troubled after the witches' prophecy in Act 1?

<p>He is torn between his ambition and his guilt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What crucial decision does Lady Macbeth make by the end of Act 1?

<p>To plan the murder of King Duncan so Macbeth can seize power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Act 1 of Macbeth - Summary

Three witches meet on a desolate heath, discussing their future meeting with Macbeth.
Macbeth and Banquo lead Scottish forces to victory.
Macbeth is rewarded with the title of Thane of Cawdor, fulfilling a prophecy by the witches.
Macbeth and Banquo contemplate the witches' prophecies concerning Macbeth becoming king. Banquo is skeptical of the witches' predictions.
King Duncan welcomes Macbeth and summons him to the royal court.
Duncan announces his son Malcolm as the rightful heir to the throne.
Macbeth's ambition grows, and he struggles with the prospect of murdering Malcolm to claim the throne.
Lady Macbeth reads Macbeth's letter about the prophecies. She decides to push Macbeth toward murder to achieve the throne.
Lady Macbeth resolves to convince Macbeth to commit the murder.
Macbeth grapples with his ambition and mounting guilt as the act ends.
Macbeth's wife, Lady Macbeth, plans the murder of King Duncan to seize the throne.

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Test your knowledge of Act 1 of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Explore the key events, characters, and themes that unfold as Macbeth encounters the witches and contemplates his ambition. This quiz will challenge your understanding of Macbeth's character development and foreshadowing in this critical act.