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English GCSE Macbeth Questions and Answers Rated A+ Theme of Ambition Quote 1 - Quote: 'Vaulting ambition, which o'erleaps itself, And falls on th'other' Explanation: ACT 1 Macbeth acknowledges his 'vaulting ambition' when contemplating the murder of Duncan. Shows an intense desire for power, which vaults even beyond its intrinsic limits and beyond reason Techniques: Horse metaphor Audience: Audience knows Macbeth is unreasonable-here's no good reason to kill Duncan, beca...

Who are the witches waiting for and where? (In Act 1) correct answers Macbeth at the heath What does "foul is fair and fair is foul" mean? correct answers Things not be as they seem Who is the King of Scotland in the beginning? correct answers Duncan Who is the first traitor? correct answers Macdonwald What does Macbeth do to Macdonwald? correct answers He "splits him from nave to shops" then "mounts his head on the battlements" Who is fighting against Scotland in the beginn...

Who kills Macbeth? Macduff How many men reign as king of Scotland throughout the play? 3 Whom does Lady Macbeth frame for the murder of Duncan? Duncan's drunk chamberlains. Who kills Banquo? A group of men hired by Macbeth How is Lady Macbeth's death described? She dies offstage. Who discovers Duncan's body? Macduff Whom does Macbeth see sitting in the chair at the banquet? Banquo's ghost What vision does Macbeth have before he kills Du...

Duncan King of Scotland. Macbeth murders him from selfish attempt to achieve the crown. "Kindly and trusting older man" Malcolm and Donalbain Duncan's Sons. They flee Scotland after their fathers death. One is the Prince of Cumberland. Macbeth Thame Of Glamis. "Macbeth is a general in the king's army and originally the Thane of Glamis" Eventually he is murdered by Macduff. Shows not an evil, but a weakness of character. Lady Macbeth "What Macbeth lacks in decisive...

What are the witches planning at the beginning of the act? they are planning on meeting with Macbeth. What does the Captain report about the battle to Duncan? He reports that Macbeth has fought bravely and has defeated the enemy. What title is given to Macbeth for bravery in the battle? Thane of Cawdor. What happened to the original Thane of Cawdor and why did he lose his title? He was executed because he had betrayed his country. How do the witches greet Macbeth ...

Duncan King of Scotland. Macbeth murders him from selfish attempt to achieve the crown. "Kindly and trusting older man" Malcolm and Donalbain Duncan's Sons. They flee Scotland after their fathers death. One is the Prince of Cumberland. Macbeth Thame Of Glamis. "Macbeth is a general in the king's army and originally the Thane of Glamis" Eventually he is murdered by Macduff. Shows not an evil, but a weakness of character. Lady Macbeth "What Macbeth lacks in decisive...

What characters are introduced in act 1 scene 1 The witches How would you interpret the line "fair is foul and foul is fair"? Everything is going to be flipped upside down; things are not what they seem What specific plan is mentioned in act 1 scene 1 To meet Macbeth after the battle What three men are leading the battle against Duncan? Thane of Cawdor, macdonwald, king of Norway- sweno Who defeated and killed macdonwald Macbeth What is to be the thane o...

How does Shakespeare start the play so that he gains the attention of the audience? - Correct Answer bad weather (thunder and lightning) and three witches speaking in rhymes (supernatural) When do the witches plan to meet again and with whom to they wish to speak? - Correct Answer plan on meeting in an open field when battle is over and they want to talk to Macbeth Highlight line 12 of Act 1 scene 1. our first introductions to the witches come when they say these words. What do they reve...

Macbeth Act 3 Vocab Pre-Test y - ANSWER (n) truth, true statement or fact indissoluble - ANSWER (adj) that cannot be dissolved, undone or destroyed / lasting, firm parricide - ANSWER (n) the act of killing one's parent dauntless - ANSWER (adj) not to be frightened or discouraged, brave chide - ANSWER (v) find fault with, reproach or blame, scold scepter - ANSWER (n) the rod or staff carried by a ruler as a symbol of royal power or authority rancor - ANSWER (n) bitter resentmen...

Macbeth Questions and Answers Rated A+ What are the witches planning at the beginning of the act? - they are planning on meeting with Macbeth. What does the Captain report about the battle to Duncan? - He reports that Macbeth has fought bravely and has defeated the enemy. What title is given to Macbeth for bravery in the battle? - Thane of Cawdor. What happened to the original Thane of Cawdor and why did he lose his title? - He was executed because he had betrayed his country. ...