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Macbeth
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Act 1, scenes 1–4
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Macbeth
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1
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What kind of warrior does Macbeth sound like as described by the wounded captain at the beginning of the play?
Treacherous and cowardly
Strong, but not particularly intelligent
Honorable, brave, loyal
Ambitious, self-centered, a good fighter
2
of 5
What two impulses are at war with each other within Macbeth's mind?
Ambition and a sense of wrong
Love and hate
Yearning to be a father and to be a warrior
Gluttony and lust
3
of 5
How does Lady Macbeth achieve her ambitious plans for Macbeth?
Through threats
By committing murder
Through manipulation
By hiring assassins
4
of 5
What is the nickname for the three witches that is used by various characters throughout the play?
The weird sisters
The Fates
Hecate
The Furies
5
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Which quality best characterizes the witches?
Absolute power
Instinctive evil
Wisdom
Vulnerability
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