Macbeth Tests Bundle

What is the point of the first scene (literally) and in reference to the whole play? CORRECT ANSWER Literally, the witches are deciding when they shall meet again. As the beginning of the EXPOSITION, this scene sets the mood for the entire play, and introduces several major motifs: the witches (supe...

Who is the King when the play starts? CORRECT ANSWER Duncan Who does Macbeth defeat in battle? CORRECT ANSWER The armies of Norway and Ireland What do the witches prophecy? CORRECT ANSWER Macbeth will be king and Banqous children will be kings What title does Macbeth receive by the witches?...

Where does the play take place? CORRECT ANSWER Scotland What is the purpose of opening the play with three witches? CORRECT ANSWER To get your attention and to get the theme across "fair is foul and foul is fair" What title does the king award to Macbeth CORRECT ANSWER Thane of Cawdor How...

Who kills Macbeth? CORRECT ANSWER-Macduff How many men reign as king of Scotland throughout the play? CORRECT ANSWER-3 Whom does Lady Macbeth frame for the murder of Duncan? CORRECT ANSWER-Duncan's drunk chamberlains. Who kills Banquo? CORRECT ANSWER-A group of men hired by Macbeth How ...

In what scene does Macbeth become the Thane of Cawdor? CORRECT ANSWER-Act 1 Scene 3 When does the murder of Duncan take place? CORRECT ANSWER-Between Act II Scene 1 and Act II Scene 2 -- offstage In what scene does Lady Macbeth and Macbeth starting to plan Duncan's death? CORRECT ANSWER-Act 1...

What are the witches planning at the beginning of the act? CORRECT ANSWER-they are planning on meeting with Macbeth. What does the Captain report about the battle to Duncan? CORRECT ANSWER-He reports that Macbeth has fought bravely and has defeated the enemy. What title is given to Macbeth for...

MacBeth Questions and Answers

severed head CORRECT ANSWER-gives the prophecy "Beware Macduff!" bloody baby CORRECT ANSWER-gives the prophecy that Macbeth need not fear one of woman born crowned child with bough CORRECT ANSWER-gives the prophecy that until Birnam Wood come to Dunsinane Hill, Macbeth is safe line of kin...

Theme of Ambition Quote 1 CORRECT ANSWER-Quote: 'Vaulting ambition, which o'erleaps itself, And falls on th'other' Explanation: ACT 1 Macbeth acknowledges his 'vaulting ambition' when contemplating the murder of Duncan. Shows an intense desire for power, which vaults even beyond its intr...

Macbeth Act 1 questions with correct answers

Act One 1. What is the point of the first scene literally and in reference to the whole play? CORRECT ANSWER-To establish the dark and dramatic mood, imagery and themes of the play. 2. What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hears Macbeth has defeated Macdonwald? CORRECT ANSWER-He calls him "...

How did Duncan honor MacBeth? CORRECT ANSWER-He gave Macbeth the title of the thane of Cawdor What did the third which predict Macbeth would become? CORRECT ANSWER-Macbeth would become King What did Macbeth think after hearing Duncan's plans to visit Inverness? CORRECT ANSWER-Killing King Dun...

who kills macbeth CORRECT ANSWER-macduff how many men reign as king of scotland throughout play CORRECT ANSWER-3 (duncan, macbeth, malcolm) whom does lady macbeth frame for murder of duncan CORRECT ANSWER-duncan's drunken chamberlains who kills banquo CORRECT ANSWER-group of murderers hire...

What is a theme? CORRECT ANSWER-The central message and it comes from the author What is a motif? CORRECT ANSWER-A recurring symbol, idea or image that contributes to the development of the theme What does "reinforcement" mean? CORRECT ANSWER-It's a theme/symbol What are 2 symbols in Mac...