Macbeth Act 1 Quotes Flashcards
Who says, ‘Fair is foul, and foul is fair’ in Act 1?
The Witches
True or False: Macbeth is introduced as a coward in Act 1.
False
Fill in the blank: Lady Macbeth calls on spirits to ‘unsex’ her in order to become more _______.
masculine
What title is Macbeth given after his victory in battle?
Thane of Cawdor
Multiple Choice: Which character first encounters the Witches? A) Banquo B) Macbeth C) Ross D) Duncan
B) Macbeth
What does Lady Macbeth fear about Macbeth’s nature?
That he is too kind and will not seize the crown.
In Act 1, what prophecy do the Witches give to Macbeth?
That he will become king.
True or False: Duncan is suspicious of Macbeth when he arrives at his castle.
False
What does Macbeth mean when he says, ‘If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me’?
He contemplates letting fate decide his future.
Who is the first character to mention the idea of regicide in Act 1?
Lady Macbeth
What is Macbeth’s famous line about ambition?
‘I am in blood, Stepped in so far that should I wade no more, Returning were as tedious as go o’er.’
Who says ‘Out, out brief candle!’?
Macbeth
Fill in the blank: ‘Fair is foul, and foul is ______.’
fair
What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, ‘Look like th’ innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t’?
Appear innocent while hiding treachery.
True or False: The witches’ prophecies are a significant influence on Macbeth’s actions.
True
What does Macbeth mean by ‘Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow’?
Life is monotonous and ultimately meaningless.
Who is referred to as ‘the Scottish King’?
Duncan
What does Lady Macbeth call on spirits to ‘unsex’ her?
To rid her of feminine weakness.
What is the significance of the phrase ‘Is this a dagger which I see before me’?
It represents Macbeth’s descent into madness.
Who says the line, ‘All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!’?
The Third Witch
What does Macbeth mean when he says, ‘There’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face’?
You cannot judge a person’s thoughts by their appearance.
Fill in the blank: ‘The lady doth ______ too much, methinks.’
protest
What is the meaning of ‘Blood will have blood’?
Violence begets more violence.
True or False: Macbeth’s guilt leads him to madness.
True
What does the quote ‘Out, out brief candle!’ symbolize?
The fragility and brevity of life.
Who says, ‘When you durst do it, then you were a man’?
Lady Macbeth
What does the line ‘All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!’ foreshadow?
Macbeth’s rise to power.
Fill in the blank: ‘To be thus is nothing; but to be ______.’
safely thus
What does Lady Macbeth mean by ‘Out, damned spot!’?
Her guilt is haunting her.
What is Macbeth’s reaction to Lady Macbeth’s death?
‘She should have died hereafter.’
Who says ‘Double, double toil and trouble’?
The Witches
Fill in the blank: ‘The king-becoming graces are ______.’
justice, verity, temperance
What does Macbeth mean by ‘I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition’?
His ambition is his only motivation to commit murder.
True or False: The theme of appearance vs. reality is prevalent in Macbeth.
True
What does the phrase ‘The milk of human kindness’ refer to?
Lady Macbeth’s view of Macbeth’s compassion.
