Starter quiz

  • In Act 1 of 'Macbeth', who is King of Scotland in the world of the play?
    • Macduff.
    • Banquo.
    • Duncan.  ✓
    • Macbeth.
    • Malcolm.
  • Match the first seven scenes of 'Macbeth' to their plot points.
    • Act 1, Scene 1
      ⇔
      The witches prepare to meet Macbeth. ✓
    • Act 1, Scene 2
      ⇔
      An account of Macbeth's bravery in battle; Macbeth promoted. ✓
    • Act 1, Scene 3
      ⇔
      The witches give the prophecies. ✓
    • Act 1, Scene 4
      ⇔
      Previous Thane of Cawdor killed. ✓
    • Act 1, Scene 5
      ⇔
      Lady Macbeth hears of the prophecies. ✓
    • Act 1, Scene 6 and 7
      ⇔
      Lady Macbeth welcomes Duncan then goads Macbeth to regicide. ✓
  • In Act 1, Scene 5 of 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth asks 'spirits' to fill her with 'cruelty' and 'stop up the access and passage to...'
    • 'remorse' ✓
  • In Act 1 of 'Macbeth', why is Macbeth conflicted about committing regicide?
    • He's not sure if it will please Lady Macbeth.
    • He feels loyal to King Duncan.  ✓
    • He knows the witches will do it for him.
    • He desires the crown, but isn't sure that's a good enough reason to kill Duncan.  ✓
    • He's worried he will be found out.  ✓
  • In Act 1 of 'Macbeth', in what ways does Shakespeare suggest that King Duncan is a good king?
    • He promotes those who are loyal to him.  ✓
    • His subjects fight for him.  ✓
    • Macbeth describes him as 'meek'.  ✓
    • He forgives the Thane of Cawdor for his treachery.
    • He prepares for Scotland's future by saying Malcolm is his heir.  ✓
  • At the end of Act 1, Scene 7 of 'Macbeth', after Lady Macbeth has emasculated Macbeth, Macbeth resolves to commit regicide, stating, 'I am settled, and bend up...to this ______ feat'.
    • 'terrible' ✓
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