Macbeth act 1 & 2 Quiz

Macbeth act 1 & 2

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Gene Yates

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30 sec • 1 pt

Why does King Duncan decide to make Macbeth Thane of Cawdor?

Answer explanation

because the thane of cawdor is a traitor and macbeth fought for the King. Macbeth sliced open Macdonwald from the navel to the head, beheaded him and posted his head on the battlements.

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How does Banquo react when Macbeth receives his new title? (See page 330, lines 120-127. Paraphrase.)

Answer explanation

He is shocked and can't believe the witches were right

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After reading the letter from her husband, Lady Macbeth calls upon the spirits to "Make thick my blood, / Stop up th' access and passage to remorse." What is she asking? (page 334, lines 40-47. Paraphrase.)

Answer explanation

to be made insensitive to the cruelty she is planning

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Who reports to the King about Macbeth's and Banquo's bravery in battle?

Answer explanation

captain

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Near the end of Act I, Why does Macbeth express doubt about murdering the king? (page 337, lines 1-25.) (4 reasons)

Answer explanation

Macbeth is the king's subject and host

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In the play's first act, what is Duncan's attitude toward Macbeth? Find a passage that supports your claim.

Answer explanation

respectful and kind

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Before Macbeth makes his first appearance, what do we learn about him?

Answer explanation

We learn that he had defeated the Thane of Cawdor, pleased the king, and become Thane of Cawdor.

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Lady Macbeth's remark that her husband is "too full o' th' milk of human kindness" What does she mean? (page 334, lines 18-20)

Answer explanation

She thinks he is too nice to go after the crown

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What is Macbeth's tragic flaw?

Answer explanation

ruthless ambition

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What do the witches provide for the audience? (page 326, lines 18-25)

Answer explanation

they foreshadow events

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