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Macbeth Act 1 Scene 3 Quiz
Macbeth Act 1 Scene 3 Quiz
What do the witches predict for Banquo
He will father kings but not be one
He will die in battle
He will overthrow Macbeth
He will become Thane of Cawdor
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What prevented the first witch from getting chestnuts from a sailor’s wife
Banquo interrupted her
Macbeth stopped her
The woman called her a witch and refused her
The woman was asleep
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Who says “If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me”
Banquo
Ross
Duncan
Macbeth
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What is Macbeth’s first thought after hearing he is Thane of Cawdor
Banquo must be deceiving him
The witches’ prophecy might come true
Duncan will soon retire
He is unworthy of the title
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What does “I’ll do, I’ll do, and I’ll do” suggest about the witches
Their fear of Macbeth
Their loyalty to Duncan
Their determination to cause harm
Their confusion about the plan
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What does the first witch plan to do to the sailor
Make him suffer through storms and sleeplessness
Turn him into a frog
Steal his gold
Kill him instantly
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Who interrupts the witches’ meeting
Ross and Lennox
Duncan and Malcolm
Macbeth and Banquo
Macduff and Donalbain
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Who tells Macbeth that he is now Thane of Cawdor
Ross
Banquo
Duncan
Malcolm
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How does Banquo describe Macbeth after hearing the prophecy
Rapt withal
Full of scorn
Unmoved and calm
Lost in thought
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What phrase suggests Macbeth’s dark ambition
My thought, whose murder yet is but fantastical
So foul and fair a day I have not seen
Come what come may
Hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor
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What theme is introduced when Macbeth considers the witches’ words
Peace and forgiveness
Loyalty and honor
Love and compassion
Ambition and temptation
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What does Banquo warn Macbeth about the witches
They want to bless his future
They only appear to the brave
They may tell truths to lead to destruction
They serve the king’s interests
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What line shows Macbeth’s inner conflict
I fear thou play’dst most foully for’t
This supernatural soliciting cannot be ill, cannot be good
When shall we three meet again
Fair is foul, and foul is fair
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What is the tone of Macbeth’s asides in this scene
Hopeless and fearful
Conflicted and ambitious
Calm and forgiving
Joyful and triumphant
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Where does Act 1 Scene 3 take place
In Birnam Wood
In Macbeth’s castle
At Duncan’s court
On a heath near Forres
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How does Banquo react to the witches’ prophecies
He believes them immediately
He mocks Macbeth for listening
He questions whether they are real
He falls to his knees
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What do the witches first say to Macbeth
Beware, Macbeth, beware thy fate!
Hail, Macbeth! The crown awaits!
Fair is foul and foul is fair!
All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Glamis!
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Who confirms the death of the former Thane of Cawdor
Macduff
Banquo
Ross
Lennox
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Who appears first in this scene
Ross
Macbeth
Banquo
The Three Witches
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What literary device is used in “Why do you start and seem to fear things that do sound so fair?”
Hyperbole
Irony
Metaphor
Pun
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What does Banquo call the witches
Friends of fate
Prophets of war
Instruments of darkness
Servants of Duncan
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Which theme is most clearly developed in this scene
Fate versus free will
Love and loyalty
Peace and unity
Truth and deception
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What does “So foul and fair a day I have not seen” echo from earlier
Banquo’s warning
The witches’ paradox
Duncan’s praise
Ross’s report
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What does the scene foreshadow
Banquo’s betrayal
Macbeth’s rise and moral downfall
Duncan’s forgiveness
The witches’ defeat
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What is Macbeth’s reaction to the witches’ greeting
He is startled and curious
He ignores their words
He laughs at them
He attacks them
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What atmosphere is created by the witches’ presence
Mystery and foreboding
Order and clarity
Joy and laughter
Peace and hope
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What is Banquo’s attitude toward the witches’ predictions
Fearful and silent
Overjoyed and trusting
Jealous and resentful
Skeptical but observant
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What effect does the witches’ prophecy have on Macbeth
It plants ambition in his mind
It drives him to confess to Duncan
It causes him to trust Banquo less
It makes him afraid to fight
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What three titles do the witches greet Macbeth with
General, Prince, and King
Thane of Fife, Thane of Inverness, and Duke of Scotland
Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and King hereafter
Noble warrior, soldier, and ruler
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What are the witches doing at the start of the scene
Discussing their revenge on a sailor’s wife
Planning Duncan’s death
Summoning Banquo’s ghost
Casting a spell on Macbeth
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