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1

At the beginning of the play, who do the witches suggest they will meet in a field?

Lady Macbeth

King Duncan

Banquo

Macbeth

2

What news does Ross bring King Duncan on the battlefield?

His men have run away.

Macbeth is not a worthy solider.

The Norwegians have betrayed him.

His wife has given birth.

3

Despite telling Macbeth he will be Thane, what news do the witches foretell?

The kingdom will be under attack by nightfall.

Macbeth will become ill.

Banquo will stab Macbeth in the back.

Banquo's sons will become kings.

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4

Even though Macbeth is to become a Prince of Cumberland, who is the rightful heir to the throne?

Banquo

Malcom

Fleance

Ross

5

What does the first scene (Act 1, scene 5) with Lady Macbeth reveal about her character?

She trusts her husband.

She is cheating on her husband.

She wants to convince her husband to do wicked things.

She is convinced her husband is too weak to handle himself in battle.

6

Before entertaining King Duncan with his wife, what does Macbeth speak of in Act 1, scene 7?

He does not trust his wife.

He wonders if he had the right weapons to kill the king.

He ponders if he will go to hell if he kills the king.

He begins to suspect that Banquo is aware of his plot to kill the king.

7

What imagery does Shakespeare use to convey Lady Macbeth's unfeeling thoughts about the act of murder?

A knife.

A murdered baby.

A goblet of poison.

A blood stained sheet.

8

Who is Fleance?

A servant.

King Duncan's son

Banquo's son

Macbeth's cousin

9

What does King Duncan command to happen to the former Thane?

He is exiled.

He is to become a prisoner.

He is to be executed.

He cannot do anything to him because he is missing.

10

What role does nature seem to play in the beginning scene?

Snow shows cold indifference to life.

Rain will not stop falling causing illness.

Thunder and lightening seem to hint at something unnatural.

Sun is drying all crops in the land, starving people.

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