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Macbeth Act 1&2
Macbeth act 1 and 2
Question | Answer |
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What events establish Macbeth as a hero? | He saves Duncan's kingdom from enemies in battle. |
In what country is the play set? | Scotland. |
What is the primary theme of Act 1? | The supernatural. |
What is the witches' role in Act 1? | They foreshadow future events. |
What prophecy do the witches give Macbeth? | He will become Thane of Cawdor. He will become king. |
Which traitor does Macbeth kill in battle? | Macdonwald. |
Where do Duncan and his nobles travel at the end of Act 1? | Inverness. |
Where does the action of Act primarily take place? | Forres. |
What concern does Lady Macbeth have about her husband? | He isn't ruthless to become king. |
What prophecy do the witches give Banquo? | His sons will be king. |
Why does Lady Macbeth want to drug Duncan's guards? | So they will sleep while she kills Duncan. |
Who actually kills Duncan? | Macbeth. |
Why does Lady Macbeth not kill Duncan herself? | He reminds her of her father. |
Why does Macbeth say he will sleep no more? | His conscience will not allow him to sleep. |
Who discovers Duncan's body? | Macduff. |
Who is suspected of Duncan's murder at the end of Act 2? | Malcolm and Donalbain. |
Who said it: "Fair is foul and foul is air"? | Witches. |
Who said it: "Come you spirits... unsex me here"? | Lady Macbeth. |
Which character provides comic relief in the play? | The porter. |
What hallucination does Macbeth have in Act 2? | A floating dagger. |