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You have read Act I in Macbeth. Answer the questions in the game to see if you have a general understanding of the plot.
1. The play begins in what country?
The play begins in England.
The play begins in Scotland.
The play begins in Italy.
The play begins in France.
Answer: The play begins in Scotland
2. Who was a traitor to King Duncan and ordered executed?
The Thane of Cawdor was the traitor that King Duncan ordered executed.
The Thane of Glamis was the traitor that King Duncan ordered executed.
Macbeth was the traitor that King Duncan ordered executed.
Macduff was the traitor that King Duncan ordered executed.
Answer: The Thane of Cawdor was the traitor that King Duncan ordered executed.
3. When did the witches say the battle would be over?
The witches said the battle would be over when it was time.
The witches said the battle would be never be over.
The witches said the battle would be over when it was "lost and won."
The witches said the battle would be over next week.
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4. When the play opens, what two countries are at war?
When the play opens, Scotland and Norway are at war.
When the play opens, England and France are at war.
When the play opens, England and Norway are at war.
When the play opens, Scotland and England are at war.
Answer: When the play opens, Scotland and Norway are at war.
5. What country won the battle?
Norway
Scotland
England
France
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6. What two men were the leaders in this war?
Macbeth and Banquo were the leaders in this war.Macduff and Malcom were the leaders in this war.
Ross and Donalbain were the leaders in this war.
Fleance and Banquo were the leaders in this war.
Answer: Macbeth and Banquo were the leaders in this war.
7. Why was it dramatic irony when Macbeth was given the title of Thane of Cawdor?
There was no dramatic irony.
The dramatic irony of Macbeth being given the title of Thane of Cawdor was that Lady Macbeth had a dream her husband would be the Thane of Cawdor.
The dramatic irony of Macbeth being given the title of Thane of Cawdor was that the Banquo was supposed to be Thane of Cawdor.
The dramatic irony of Macbeth being given the title of Thane of Cawdor was that the witches had told him that he would be the Thane of Cawdor.
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8. Who did Duncan say would be the next king?
Duncan said the next king would be his son, Malcolm.
Duncan said the next king would be his son, Donalbain.
Duncan said the next king would be Macbeth.
Duncan said the next king would be Macduff.
Answer: Duncan said the next king would be his son, Malcolm.
9. How does Lady Macbeth first find out about the predictions the witches made to her husband?
Lady Macbeth found out about the witches' predictions in the letter from King Duncan.
Lady Macbeth found out about the witches' predictions in a conversation with the witches.
Lady Macbeth found out about the witches' predictions in the letter from her husband.
Lady Macbeth found out about the witches' predictions in a conversation with Banquo.
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10. What are the predictions the witches make to Macbeth?
The witches said that Macbeth would be Thane of Cawdor and Thane of Glamis. They said Banquo was greater than Macbeth but lesser, was not so happy but happier, and that he would produce kings.
The witches make no predictions.
The witches said that Macbeth would be Thane of Glamis and king. They said Banquo was lesser than Macbeth but greater, was not so happy but happier, and that he would produce kings.
The witches said that Macduff would be Thane of Glamis and king. They said Macbeth was lesser Macduff but greater, was not so happy but happier, and he would produce kings.
Answer: The witches said that Macbeth would be Thane of Cawdor and Thane of Glamis. They said Banquo was lesser than Macbeth but lesser, was not so happy but happier, and that he would produce kings.
11. When Lady Macbeth learned that the witches had predicted her husband would be king, to whom did she pray?
When Lady Macbeth learned that the witches had predicted her husband would be king, she prayed to God the Almighty.
When Lady Macbeth learned that the witches had predicted her husband would be king, she prayed to the agents of evil.
When Lady Macbeth learned that the witches had predicted her husband would be king, she prayed to the kings and kings before.
When Lady Macbeth learned that the witches had predicted her husband would be king, she didn't pray but sang out in joy.
Answer: When Lady Macbeth learned that the witches had predicted her husband would be king, she prayed to the agents of evil.
12. What part did Lady Macbeth play in the killing of Duncan?
Lady Macbeth denied the death of Duncan and convinced her husband that it was the evil witches' plan.
Lady Macbeth planned the death of Duncan and convinced her husband to carry out the plan.
Lady Macbeth didn't plan anything in the death of Duncan.
Lady Macbeth planned the death of Duncan but couldn't convince her husband to carry out the plan.
Answer: Lady Macbeth planned the death of Duncan and convinced her husband to carry out the plan.
13. What are three reasons Macbeth gives for not killing Duncan?
Macbeth says he will not kill Duncan because the witches told him to, Lady Macbeth doesn't agree, and he is an admirable man.
Macbeth says he will not kill Duncan because he is his kinsman, his host, and he is a good king.
Macbeth says there are no reasons to not kill him.
Macbeth says he will not kill Duncan because he is his cousin, his friend, and his chief.
Answer: Macbeth says he will not kill Duncan because he is his kinsman, his host, and he is a good king.
14. What was the murder plan?
The murder plan is to drug the servants, kill Duncan, and plant the murder weapon on the servants.
The murder plan is to drug Duncan, and plant the murder as a suicide.
The murder plan is to hang Duncan, and plant the murder as retaliation from Norway.
There is no murder plan.
Answer: The murder plan is to drug the servants, kill Duncan, and plant the murder weapon on the servants.
15. How does Lady Macbeth persuade her husband to kill the king?
Lady Macbeth persuades her husband to kill the king by telling him she wants to be queen.
Lady Macbeth persuades her husband to kill the king by asking him if he would like to be king.
Lady Macbeth persuades her husband to kill the king by questioning Macbeth's manhood.
Lady Macbeth persuades her husband to kill the king by telling him the witches will come after him if he doesn't.
Answer: Lady Macbeth persuades her husband to kill the king by questioning Macbeth's manhood.
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