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What does King Duncan initially learn about Macbeth's actions in battle?
What does King Duncan initially learn about Macbeth's actions in battle?
- Macbeth has refused to fight against his own Scottish people.
- Macbeth has surrendered to the king of Norway.
- Macbeth has been captured by the traitor Macdonwald.
- Macbeth has defeated both the rebellious Macdonwald and the armies of Norway and the Thane of Cawdor. (correct)
The witches prophesy that Banquo will be king, but his descendants will not be kings.
The witches prophesy that Banquo will be king, but his descendants will not be kings.
False (B)
In Act 1, Scene 2, what act does Macbeth committing to the Thane of Cawdor, implying Macbeth will receive Cawdor's title?
In Act 1, Scene 2, what act does Macbeth committing to the Thane of Cawdor, implying Macbeth will receive Cawdor's title?
Duncan orders the thane of Cawdor's execution
In Act 1, Scene 3, the witches hail Macbeth with three titles: Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and that he shall be King _________.
In Act 1, Scene 3, the witches hail Macbeth with three titles: Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and that he shall be King _________.
Match each character with their description from Act I:
Match each character with their description from Act I:
What does Lady Macbeth fear about Macbeth's nature?
What does Lady Macbeth fear about Macbeth's nature?
Lady Macbeth asks the spirits to 'unsex' her and fill her with direst cruelty.
Lady Macbeth asks the spirits to 'unsex' her and fill her with direst cruelty.
In Act 1, Scene 5, what animal comparison does Lady Macbeth use to describe Macbeth as a coward?
In Act 1, Scene 5, what animal comparison does Lady Macbeth use to describe Macbeth as a coward?
In Act 1, Macbeth expresses that his vaulting __________ is the sole motivator for the murder.
In Act 1, Macbeth expresses that his vaulting __________ is the sole motivator for the murder.
Match the character with their description:
Match the character with their description:
In Act 1, Scene 2, a captain compares two armies to what?
In Act 1, Scene 2, a captain compares two armies to what?
King Duncan is suspicious of Macbeth when he arrives at Inverness.
King Duncan is suspicious of Macbeth when he arrives at Inverness.
In Macbeth's soliloquy in Act 1, Scene 7, he says Duncan is risking something by being at his castle. What is it?
In Macbeth's soliloquy in Act 1, Scene 7, he says Duncan is risking something by being at his castle. What is it?
Macbeth and Banquo initially meet and are greeted by the witches in a bleak place near the _________.
Macbeth and Banquo initially meet and are greeted by the witches in a bleak place near the _________.
Match the following characters with their roles or attributes in Act 1:
Match the following characters with their roles or attributes in Act 1:
What does Banquo say that makes Macbeth consider that he wants to have Duncan murdered?
What does Banquo say that makes Macbeth consider that he wants to have Duncan murdered?
According to the wounded captain in Act 1, Scene 2, Macbeth split Macdonwald open from 'the chops to the nave'.
According to the wounded captain in Act 1, Scene 2, Macbeth split Macdonwald open from 'the chops to the nave'.
In Act I, what does King Sweno of Norway need to do to deign the burial of his men?
In Act I, what does King Sweno of Norway need to do to deign the burial of his men?
In Act I, Lady Macbeth compares the face of Macbeth to a _______.
In Act I, Lady Macbeth compares the face of Macbeth to a _______.
Match the film adaptation of Macbeth with the director.
Match the film adaptation of Macbeth with the director.
What does the Thane of Ross call Cawdor after he will 'no more deceive'?
What does the Thane of Ross call Cawdor after he will 'no more deceive'?
In Act I, the Thane of Ross claims that he cannot decide what he admires more.
In Act I, the Thane of Ross claims that he cannot decide what he admires more.
In Act I, Macbeth describes the Thane of Cawdor as living, and then asks?
In Act I, Macbeth describes the Thane of Cawdor as living, and then asks?
Upon the blasted heath, the witches greet Macbeth with a ________ greeting.
Upon the blasted heath, the witches greet Macbeth with a ________ greeting.
Match the Act One scene setting with a brief description of its content:
Match the Act One scene setting with a brief description of its content:
Flashcards
What is a Thane?
What is a Thane?
Scottish noble, similar in rank to an English earl.
What is an alarum?
What is an alarum?
A signal, like a trumpet sound, that soldiers should arm themselves.
What does 'deceive our bosom interest' mean?
What does 'deceive our bosom interest' mean?
To betray our friendship, or the immediate execution.
What does 'fair is foul, and foul is fair' mean?
What does 'fair is foul, and foul is fair' mean?
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Who is Macbeth?
Who is Macbeth?
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Who is Duncan?
Who is Duncan?
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Who is Lady Macbeth?
Who is Lady Macbeth?
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Who is Banquo?
Who is Banquo?
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Who are the three witches?
Who are the three witches?
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Who was the Thane of Cawdor?
Who was the Thane of Cawdor?
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Who is Malcolm?
Who is Malcolm?
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The 'insane root':
The 'insane root':
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Poster (archaic):
Poster (archaic):
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Study Notes
- The provided text is an excerpt from a study guide or textbook about William Shakespeare's play Macbeth
- It presents character lists, scene summaries, notes on language, and critical questions for further analysis
Characters
- Duncan is the King of Scotland
- Malcolm and Donalbain are Duncan's sons
- Macbeth, Banquo, Macduff, Lennox, Ross, Menteith, Angus, and Caithness are noblemen of Scotland
- Fleance is Banquo's son
- Siward is the Earl of Northumberland and general of the English forces, and Young Siward is his son
- Seyton is an officer attending on Macbeth
- The son of Macduff is also a character
- The play also includes an English Doctor and a Scottish Doctor
- A porter and an old man are listed as characters
- Three murderers feature in the play
- Lady Macbeth and Lady Macduff are central characters
- A gentlewoman attends on Lady Macbeth
- Hecate is the goddess of witchcraft
- Three witches and apparitions are present in the play
- Lords, officers, soldiers, messengers, and attendants are listed as collective characters
Act 1, Scene 1
- Three witches gather in an open place in Scotland amidst thunder and lightning
- They discuss meeting again and prophesying to Macbeth
- They speak of the impending end of the civil war
- The witches are accompanied by demon companions in the form of a toad and a cat
- The witches state "Fair is foul, and foul is fair"
- They leave the scene
Act 1, Scene 2
- King Duncan is at his camp near the battlefield awaiting news of the battle
- The Captain discusses Macbeth's victoriousness in several battles
- Macbeth defeated the rebellious Macdonwald
- Macbeth conquered the armies of the king of Norway and the Scottish traitor, the Thane of Cawdor
- Duncan orders the Thane of Cawdor's execution
- Duncan announces that Macbeth will receive the traitor's title
- The Captain compares the two armies as exhausted swimmers clinging to each other
- The officer hates Macdonwald
- Macbeth is valor's minion
- The Captain describes Macbeth splitting Macdonwald open
- The Captain mentions new attacks began like storms after sunrise
Act 1, Scene 3
- Macbeth and Banquo encounter the witches on a bleak battlefield
- The witches hail Macbeth as Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and future King
- They speak in riddles about Banquo's future, saying he will father kings but not be one himself
- Ross and Angus arrive to announce Macbeth has been named Thane of Cawdor
- The first part of the witches' prophecy comes true, which stuns Macbeth
- Macbeth begins to consider murdering King Duncan
- The witches discuss tormenting a sailor's wife and causing storms at sea
Act 1, Scene 4
- King Duncan is in the palace at Forres
- Duncan receives news of Cawdor's execution
- Macbeth enters with Banquo, Ross, and Angus
- Duncan expresses gratitude and names Malcolm as heir to the throne (Prince of Cumberland)
- To honor Macbeth, Duncan decides to visit Macbeth's castle at Inverness
- Duncan plans to bestow further honors onto Macbeth
- There is a mention of the Thane of Cawdor being a traitor
Act 1, Scene 5
- Lady Macbeth reads a letter from Macbeth about the witches' prophecies
- She wants Macbeth to be king but fears he lacks the ruthlessness to kill Duncan
- A messenger arrives, announcing Duncan's imminent arrival
- Lady Macbeth calls on evil spirits to rid her of feminine weakness
- Lady Macbeth asks that the night be black as hell so no one can see or stop the crime
- When Macbeth arrives, Lady Macbeth tells him Duncan must die that night
Act 1, Scene 6
- King Duncan arrives at Macbeth's castle, greeted by Lady Macbeth
- Duncan praises the castle
- Duncan awaits Macbeth's arrival
Act 1, Scene 7
- Macbeth is in a room of his castle, contemplating the murder of Duncan
- He voices his doubts about the plan
- The scene mentions servants and dishes
- Lady Macbeth enters and accuses him of cowardice for backing out of the plan
- She outlines her plan to get the king's attendants drunk and then Macbeth will kill Duncan with their weapons
- Macbeth resolves to go through with the murder, saying he is settled
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