Name: __________________________________ To guide you through Act 1 of Macbeth, complete the following exercises based on scenes 1 to 7. Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. . In Act 1, Scene 1, the three witches chant, "Fair is foul, and foul is__________." 1 2. Macbeth is given the title of Thane of______________in Act 1, Scene 3. 3. Banquo suspects that Macbeth has been tempted by the witches' prophecies when he says,“And oftentimes, to win us to our harm theinstruments of darkness tell us truths, win us with_____________ ____________, to betray's in deepest consequence.” This means that, Banquo is saying that the witchestell you the truth, but when the damage is done, they betray us. 4. King Duncan admires the castle's location, and refers to Macbeth’s home as, ''This castle hath a ______________ ___________; the air Nimbly and sweetly recommends itself Unto our gentle senses. This example presents dramatic irony because the audience knows that Macbeth plans to kill the king, and now the king is coming to visit him. Word bank:top, fair,honest trifles, Cawdor,pleasantseat Multiple Choice Questions: Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question. 6. Who do the three witches first address in Act 1, Scene 3? A. Banquo B. Macbeth C. King Duncan 7. What do the witches predict for Macbeth in Act 1, Scene 3? A. Becoming King B. Winning a war C. Banishment 8. What is Lady Macbeth's initial reaction to the idea of killing King Duncan? . Fear A B. Nervous C. Excitement 9. Why does Lady Macbeth plan to get the guards drunk in Act 1, Scene 7? A. To celebrate Macbeth's promotion B. To make them forget about the murder C. To blame them for the crime 10.At the end of Act 1, Scene 7, Macbeth is__ about killing King Duncan. A. Hesitant B. Excited C. Confident Open Ended Questions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences: 11.How do the witches' prophecies impact Macbeth's decisions in Act 1? 12.Describe Lady Macbeth's character based on her actions and words in Act 1. 13.Discuss the significance of the recurring motif of blood in Act 1 of Macbeth. Answer Key: . fair 1 2. Cawdor 3. honest trifles 4. Pleasent seat 5. B. Macbeth 6. A. Becoming King 7. B. Excitement 8. B. To make them forget about the murder 9. A. Hesitant 10.The witches' prophecies spark ambition in Macbeth, leading him to consider drastic actions to fulfill their predictions. 11.Lady Macbeth is portrayed as ambitious and manipulative, encouraging Macbeth to pursue power through immoral means. 12.The motif of blood in Act 1 symbolizes guilt, violence, and the consequences of ambition in Macbeth's journey. ** See Vocab on next page ame: ___________________________________ N Vocabulary forMacbethAct I Match the correct word to its definition. Use the quizlet-Act 1 Vocabulary 1. _____ Cherubim A. Wickedness; a villainous act or deed 2. _____ Surmise B. Scorning 3. _____ Trammel C. In Scotland, a feudal lord 4. _____ Battlements D. An angel 5. _____ Valiant E. To pay; reward 6. _____ Disdaining F. To entrap or confine. Sometimes used with the word up 7. _____ Villainies G. A person or thing that announces important news or events to come 8. _____ Beguile H. A wall with open spaces to shoot through, usually on top of a tower 9. _____ Herald I. To influence by trickery, flattery; to mislead; to delude 10._____ Thane J. Brave 11._____ Mettle K. An old saying accepted as true 12._____ Feat L. To guess 13._____ Recompense M. A remarkable accomplishment 14._____ Prophedic N. Predicting or foreshadowing; foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention 15._____ Adage O. To cope; courage Write the correct definition for each word. 16.Chastise 17.Bandished 18.Quell Answer Key 1 . D 2. L 3. F 4. H 5. J 6. B 7. A 8. I 9. G 10. C 11. O 12. M 13. E 14. N 15. K 16.Chastise- to punish severely 17. Brandished- To wave or flourish in a menacing way 18.Quell- To quiet; relieve, as pain
