| The witches in Scene 1 inform you that | they will see Macbeth after the battle |
| In Scene 2, Duncan orders Ross to | tell Macbeth he is the new thane of Cawdor |
| In Scene 3, Shakespeare most likely has the witches speak in rhyme instead of blank verse because | the rhymes sound like witches’ spells |
| Macbeth shows his ambition and curiosity about becoming king in Scene 3 when he | questions the witches about the prophecies |
| Duncan says to Macbeth, “Would thou hadst less deserved,” in Scene 4, line 18. Which sentence best clarifies Shakespeare’s unusual word order? | If only you had deserved less. |
| How does Lady Macbeth know that Duncan is coming to her castle? | Macbeth includes the information in a letter. |
| Lady Macbeth’s greeting in Scene 5, lines 51-55 shows that she | hopes Macbeth will change his mind |
| Why is Duncan’s reference to Lady Macbeth as a “noble hostess” in Scene 6, line 24 of this tragedy an example of dramatic irony? | You know Lady Macbeth plans to murder him. |
| What do both the summary of Scene 7 and the sidenote for lines 1-10 of this drama tell you? | Macbeth has second thoughts about the plan. |
| What do Macbeth and his wife do to make sure that Duncan’s guards are blamed for his death? | use the guards’ daggers to stab Duncan |
| What private thoughts does Macbeth reveal in his asides in Scene 3, lines 143-147 of this tragedy? | these thoughts reveal that he is thinking of killing King Duncan |
| What three reasons does Macbeth list in Scene 7 to argue against murdering Duncan? | He doesn’t wanna kill him because the King has always been good to him, he feels guilty that he trusts him, and he’s scared to go to hell |
| What are two similarities and two differences between Macbeth’s and Banquo’s reactions to their prophecies? Use two details from Scene 3 to support each similarity and difference. | … |
| Shakespeare most likely abandons blank verse in Scene 1 to | emphasize the strangeness of the witches |
| In lines 34-35 of Scene 2, the Captain compares Macbeth and Banquo to | hares to display their courage |
| Why does Duncan give Macbeth the title, thane of Cawdor? | Duncan decides to reward Macbeth following the decision to execute the thane of Cawdor. |
| Macbeth’s questions in Scene 3, lines 70-78 are a clue that he is | ambitious and curious about how to become king |
| Why are Duncan’s praises of Macbeth in Scene 4 an example of dramatic irony in this tragedy? | You know that Macbeth wants to kill Duncan but Duncan is unaware of this fact. |
| Reread Scene 5, lines 12-27. What does Lady Macbeth think that Macbeth lacks? | enough cruelty to murder Duncan |
| Both Lady Macbeth and Macbeth wish that | darkness will cover their evil deeds and wishes |
| What advice does Lady Macbeth give to Macbeth in Scene 5 to aid her plan? | pretend to be nice to Duncan |
| The sentence in lines 10-12 in Scene 7 of this tragedy reveals Macbeth’s | fear of being punished for killing Duncan |
| Reread Scene 7, lines 35-45 and the accompanying sidenotes. Which sentence best paraphrases Lady Macbeth’s response to Macbeth’s decision in this drama? | Macbeth must act bravely and should act because he truly desires to kill Duncan. |
| How do Lady Macbeth’s comment about birds in Scene 5 and Banquo’s comment about birds in Scene 6 reveal each character’s thoughts? | lady macBeth has malicious intentions to kill Duncan, while Banquo is aware of it and is much more cautious |
| Reread the sidenote for Scene 7, lines 72-74 of this drama. What previous wish of Lady Macbeth’s do her husband’s words reflect? | bold spirits because men are superior to women |
| Is Duncan a weak king or a forceful one? Support your answer with details from Act One. | he’s a forceful king because he wants to execute the thane of cawdor |
| chalice | a large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine |
| chastice | rebuke or reprimand severely |
| compunctious | a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that follows the doing of something bad |
| dwindle | diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength |
| harbinger | a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another |
| implored | beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something |
| ingratitude | a discreditable lack of gratitude |
| interim | the intervening time |
| mettle | a person’s ability to cope well with difficulties |
| minion | a follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile or unimportant one |
| plight | a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation |
| prophetic | accurately describing or predicting what will happen in the future |
| surmise | suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it |
| trifles | a thing of little value or importance |
| withered | cause harm or damage to |
Macbeth Act 1 Test- Ms. Jelenszky
January 1, 2020