Macbeth Act 1 Quotes

Question 1

Who says, ‘Fair is foul, and foul is fair’ in Act 1?

Answer 1

The Witches

Question 2

True or False: Macbeth is introduced as a coward in Act 1.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Lady Macbeth calls on spirits to ‘unsex’ her in order to become more _______.

Answer 3

masculine

Question 4

What title is Macbeth given after his victory in battle?

Answer 4

Thane of Cawdor

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which character first encounters the Witches? A) Banquo B) Macbeth C) Ross D) Duncan

Answer 5

B) Macbeth

Question 6

What does Lady Macbeth fear about Macbeth’s nature?

Answer 6

That he is too kind and will not seize the crown.

Question 7

In Act 1, what prophecy do the Witches give to Macbeth?

Answer 7

That he will become king.

Question 8

True or False: Duncan is suspicious of Macbeth when he arrives at his castle.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What does Macbeth mean when he says, ‘If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me’?

Answer 9

He contemplates letting fate decide his future.

Question 10

Who is the first character to mention the idea of regicide in Act 1?

Answer 10

Lady Macbeth

Question 11

What is Macbeth’s famous line about ambition?

Answer 11

‘I am in blood, Stepped in so far that should I wade no more, Returning were as tedious as go o’er.’

Question 12

Who says ‘Out, out brief candle!’?

Answer 12

Macbeth

Question 13

Fill in the blank: ‘Fair is foul, and foul is ______.’

Answer 13

fair

Question 14

What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, ‘Look like th’ innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t’?

Answer 14

Appear innocent while hiding treachery.

Question 15

True or False: The witches’ prophecies are a significant influence on Macbeth’s actions.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What does Macbeth mean by ‘Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow’?

Answer 16

Life is monotonous and ultimately meaningless.

Question 17

Who is referred to as ‘the Scottish King’?

Answer 17

Duncan

Question 18

What does Lady Macbeth call on spirits to ‘unsex’ her?

Answer 18

To rid her of feminine weakness.

Question 19

What is the significance of the phrase ‘Is this a dagger which I see before me’?

Answer 19

It represents Macbeth’s descent into madness.

Question 20

Who says the line, ‘All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!’?

Answer 20

The Third Witch

Question 21

What does Macbeth mean when he says, ‘There’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face’?

Answer 21

You cannot judge a person’s thoughts by their appearance.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: ‘The lady doth ______ too much, methinks.’

Answer 22

protest

Question 23

What is the meaning of ‘Blood will have blood’?

Answer 23

Violence begets more violence.

Question 24

True or False: Macbeth’s guilt leads him to madness.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

What does the quote ‘Out, out brief candle!’ symbolize?

Answer 25

The fragility and brevity of life.

Question 26

Who says, ‘When you durst do it, then you were a man’?

Answer 26

Lady Macbeth

Question 27

What does the line ‘All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!’ foreshadow?

Answer 27

Macbeth’s rise to power.

Question 28

Fill in the blank: ‘To be thus is nothing; but to be ______.’

Answer 28

safely thus

Question 29

What does Lady Macbeth mean by ‘Out, damned spot!’?

Answer 29

Her guilt is haunting her.

Question 30

What is Macbeth’s reaction to Lady Macbeth’s death?

Answer 30

‘She should have died hereafter.’

Question 31

Who says ‘Double, double toil and trouble’?

Answer 31

The Witches

Question 32

Fill in the blank: ‘The king-becoming graces are ______.’

Answer 32

justice, verity, temperance

Question 33

What does Macbeth mean by ‘I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition’?

Answer 33

His ambition is his only motivation to commit murder.

Question 34

True or False: The theme of appearance vs. reality is prevalent in Macbeth.

Answer 34

True

Question 35

What does the phrase ‘The milk of human kindness’ refer to?

Answer 35

Lady Macbeth’s view of Macbeth’s compassion.