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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWho wrote the Tragedy of Macbeth?William ShakespeareBen JohnsonHenry VIIIPatrick Stewart
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhy was the original Thane of Cawdor executed?
He cheated on his wife.He committed treason against King Duncan and ScotlandHe killed the Queen.He refused to go into battle because he was a coward. - 3. Multiple ChoiceWho helps Macbeth come up with his plan to kill the king?MalcolmThe witchesBanquoLady Macbeth
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Macbeth want to kill King Duncan?Duncan insulted him.Macbeth wants to be king.The people don't respect Duncan.The witches forced Macbeth to carry out their plan.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an obstacle with Macbeth becoming King?Lady Macbeth is against itKing Duncan is against itKing Duncan appoints his son prince of CumberlandBanquo knows of his evil plan
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat important role do the witches play in Act I?They foreshadow eventsthey help define the settingthey provide historical backgroundthey introduce the other characters
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhen Lady Macbeth says to "unsex me here" and "fill her with the direst cruelty" she is asking tohave a sex change operationthink and act like a cruel man would in this situationtake away any children she might have hadbecome a virgin again so that she can be a proper queen
- 8. Multiple ChoiceKing Duncan makes Macbeth Thane of Cawdor becauseMalcolm is going to become a prince, thus leaving his position openMacbeth has fought valiantly for the kingBanquo told Duncan about the propheciesDuncan knows that Macbeth will betray him otherwise
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat best describes Macbeth in the beginning of the play?Relaxed and light-heartedCourageous and loyalControlling and manipulativeTraitorous and evil
- 10. Multiple ChoiceA(n) ___________ is a character's speech, directed to the audience, that is not supposed to be heard by other characters on stage.
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