Act 1

Question 1

Who is Macbeth ?

Answer 1

The Thane of Glamis and a hero to Scotland.

Question 2

What do the witches represent ?

Answer 2

Supernatural

Question 3

What do the witches tell Macbeth ?

Answer 3

“So all hail Macbeth, thou shalt be king hereafter!” Act 1 scene 3

Question 4

What language technique is used at the start of the play ?

Answer 4

Pathetic fallacy because the weather is storming and reflects the emotion at this time within the story.

Question 5

What is Macbeth described as in Act 1 Scene 2 ?

Answer 5

“For brave Macbeth, well he deserves to be called brave”- Captain Act 1 Scene 2

Question 6

What is Lady Macbeth scared of in Act 1 Scene 5 quote ?

Answer 6

Lady Macbeth is scared that her husband is “too full o’th’milk of human kindness to catch the nearest way “. Which means shes scared he wont kill Duncan to become King.

Question 7

What quote shows Macbeth doesn’t believe he should kill King Duncan ?

Answer 7

“We will proceed no further in this business “Act 1 Scene 7

Question 8

How is dramatic irony shown in Act 1 ?

Answer 8

When the witches address Macbeth as “Thane of Cawdor”

Question 9

Summary of Macbeth Act 1 ?

Answer 9

Macbeth and Banquo meet the Witches, Macbeth discovers hes going to be king and Banquo’s kids are going to be King, King Duncan stays at Macbeth’s Castle.

Question 10

How does Macbeth react when he first meets the Witches and why ?

Answer 10

Macbeth is aggressive towards them and draws his sword ready to kill them due to them being supernatural.