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Act I Part I
Act I Part II
Act II Part I
Act II Part II
Miscellaneous
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How many witches are there in Act I?
3 witches
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The play is set in which country?
Scotland
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What "sign" convinces Macbeth he must go through with killing the king?
He sees a floating dagger
100
What does Macbeth accidentally take with him after murdering the king?
the murder weapon.
100
Who is the author of Macbeth?
William Shakespeare
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With whom are the Scots at war with?
Norway
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Why was the original Thane of Cawdor executed?
He committed treason against King Duncan and Scotland.
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Who does Lady Macbeth kill?
the king's watchmen
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What character run away shortly after Duncan's death?
Malcom and Donalbain
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Explain the exposition 1. setting 2. mood 3.protagonist 4. antagonist
setting: Scotland, Macbeth's castle mood: suspenseful, dramatic protagonist: Macbeth antagonist: Lady Macbeth and the witches
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What do the witches predict? Hint: Three things
1. Banquo's sons will be kins. 2. Macbeth will be the Thane of Cawdor 3. Macbeth will be King of Scotland
300
Why does Macbeth want to kill King Duncan?
Macbeth wants to be king himself.
300
Who discovers Duncan's body?
Macduff
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Where does Malcolm run away to?
England
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What is the climax of Act I and Act II?
Macbeth kills Duncan
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What important role do the witches play in Act I?
They foreshadow events.
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Based upon the information in Act I, what appears to be Macbeth's character flaw? Use details from the story to support your answer. 1. An obsessive need to be loved. 2. a desire for power 3. cowardice 4. slow-wittedness
a desire for power
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Donalbain runs away to?
Ireland
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Macbeth declares he will sleep no more because he believes 1. he will no become a fugitive 2. his conscience will never let him rest 3. he will not have sweet dreams 4. he will die soon use details from the story to support your answer.
his conscience will never let him rest.
400
How did Shakespeare die?
It is unknown
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What is the central theme of Act I? Use details from the story to support your answer. 1. The price of fame 2. The supernatural 3. Betrayal 4. Loyalty in battle.
Betrayal
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Based upon the information in Act I, what can you infer about King Duncan? Use details from the story to support your answer. 1. He places high value on bravery and loyalty? 2. He is reluctant to join his men in battle. 3. He is a weak leader. 4. He is a shrewd military planner.
He places high value on bravery and loyalty.
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What is the central theme in Act II? Use details from the story to support your answer. 1. ambition leads to madness. 2. tragedy befalls even honest men 3. a murderer must live with his conscience 4. crime does not pay
A murderer must live with his conscience
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What reason does Lady Macbeth give for not killing Duncan herself? Use details from the story to support your answer. 1. she is a woman and incapable 2. the witches prophecy forbids it. 3. the king looked like her father as he slept. 4. her husband must do it prove her strength.
She says the king looked like her father as he slept.
500
A long speech where the character is on stage by themselves is called
soliloquy