Macbeth act 1 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

For whom are the witches waiting? Macbeth What is King Duncan's reaction to the news that Cawdor is a traitor? What will happen to his title? He wants to kill him. The title goes to Macbeth. How did the witches greet Macbeth? They call him by his current title, they call him by his title that he doesn't know he has yet, and they call him king. What productions do the witches make? That Macbeth will be king and Banquo will be the father of kings. Do Macbeth and B...

2023 AQA GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE 8702/1 Paper 1 Shakespeare and the 19th-century novel Question Paper & Mark scheme (Merged) June 2023 [VERIFIED] GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE Paper 1 Shakespeare and the 19th-century novel Wednesday 17 May 2023 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes Materials For this paper you must have: • an AQA 16-page answer book. Instructions • Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Do not use pencil. • Write the information required on the front of your answer...

Macbeth Act 1 Test Questions with Correct Answers What is the atmosphere of the witches in the first scene? - ANSWER Dark, scary, and omnious. What are the witches plans? - ANSWER To mess with Macbeth. What is the nature of the war when Scotland is involved? - ANSWER Frieghtning to the people lead by the thane of Cawdor. What reward is given to Macbeth for his role in the war? - ANSWER Thane of Quarter. What predictions are made for Macbeth? - ANS...

In what scene does Macbeth become the Thane of Cawdor? CORRECT ANSWER-Act 1 Scene 3 When does the murder of Duncan take place? CORRECT ANSWER-Between Act II Scene 1 and Act II Scene 2 -- offstage In what scene does Lady Macbeth and Macbeth starting to plan Duncan's death? CORRECT ANSWER-Act 1 Scene 5 What were the 3 prophecies given to Macbeth? CORRECT ANSWER-1.Thane of Glamis 2. Thane of Cawdor 3. To be King What's the setting? CORRECT ANSWER-Scotland, England When the Weird ...

GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE 8702/1 Paper 1 Shakespeare and the 19th-century novel Version: Final 1.0 IB/M/Jun23/E8 8702/1 Wednesday 17 May 2023 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes Materials For this paper you must have: • an AQA 16-page answer book. Instructions • Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Do not use pencil. • Write the information required on the front of your answer book. The Paper Reference is 8702/1. • Answer one question from Section A and one question from...

Act 1: what statements do the witches and Macbeth make about "foul and fair"? What meanings do each remark have? CORRECT ANSWER-- Macbeth says "so foul and fair a day, i have not seen" which means when his actions in the day made it fair but this weather is foul. - the witches say "fair is foul and foul is fair..." which means they will meet Macbeth when the weather is foggy and bad maybe at dawn. Act 1: describe Banquo's and Macbeth's reaction to the witches. Compare and contra...

In what scene does Macbeth become the Thane of Cawdor? - Answer- Act 1 Scene 3 When does the murder of Duncan take place? - Answer- Between Act II Scene 1 and Act II Scene 2 -- offstage In what scene does Lady Macbeth and Macbeth starting to plan Duncan's death? - Answer- Act 1 Scene 5 What were the 3 prophecies given to Macbeth? - Answer- 1.Thane of Glamis 2. Thane of Cawdor 3. To be King What's the setting? - Answer- Scotland, England When the Weird sisters are on stage what...

MACBETH ACT 1-5/40 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (A+)

Macbeth Act 1- Act 5 macbeth set in what century - Answer ️️ -11th- based on scottish king- changed facts what caused macbeth to do evil things - Answer ️️ -his ambition myth about the play - Answer ️️ -that it is cursed duncan - Answer ️️ -king of scotland malcolm - Answer ️️ -dunacans oldest son donalbain - Answer ️️ -duncans youngest son macbeth - Answer ️️ -scottish general, thane of glamis (lord) banquo - Answer ️️ -macbeth's friend and fellow genera...

Act One 1. What is the point of the first scene literally and in reference to the whole play? CORRECT ANSWER-To establish the dark and dramatic mood, imagery and themes of the play. 2. What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hears Macbeth has defeated Macdonwald? CORRECT ANSWER-He calls him "valiant Cousin! Worthy gentleman!" This is ironic, being said to the man who will be his murderer. 3. Who is sentenced to death? CORRECT ANSWER-The Thane of Cawdor is sentenced to death. 4. W...