An exploration of Act 2, Scenes 1 and 2 | English | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

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In Act 1 of 'Macbeth', who is King of Scotland in the world of the play?
- Macduff.
- Banquo.
- Duncan. ✓
- Macbeth.
- Malcolm.
Match the first seven scenes of 'Macbeth' to their plot points.
- Act 1, Scene 1
  
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  The witches prepare to meet Macbeth. ✓
- Act 1, Scene 2
  
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  An account of Macbeth's bravery in battle; Macbeth promoted. ✓
- Act 1, Scene 3
  
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  The witches give the prophecies. ✓
- Act 1, Scene 4
  
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  Previous Thane of Cawdor killed. ✓
- Act 1, Scene 5
  
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  Lady Macbeth hears of the prophecies. ✓
- Act 1, Scene 6 and 7
  
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  Lady Macbeth welcomes Duncan then goads Macbeth to regicide. ✓
In Act 1, Scene 5 of 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth asks 'spirits' to fill her with 'cruelty' and 'stop up the access and passage to...'
- 'remorse' ✓
In Act 1 of 'Macbeth', why is Macbeth conflicted about committing regicide?
- He's not sure if it will please Lady Macbeth.
- He feels loyal to King Duncan. ✓
- He knows the witches will do it for him.
- He desires the crown, but isn't sure that's a good enough reason to kill Duncan. ✓
- He's worried he will be found out. ✓
In Act 1 of 'Macbeth', in what ways does Shakespeare suggest that King Duncan is a good king?
- He promotes those who are loyal to him. ✓
- His subjects fight for him. ✓
- Macbeth describes him as 'meek'. ✓
- He forgives the Thane of Cawdor for his treachery.
- He prepares for Scotland's future by saying Malcolm is his heir. ✓
At the end of Act 1, Scene 7 of 'Macbeth', after Lady Macbeth has emasculated Macbeth, Macbeth resolves to commit regicide, stating, 'I am settled, and bend up...to this ______ feat'.
- 'terrible' ✓