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Macbeth
Act 1, scenes 1-4 Quick Quiz
Macbeth
by:
William Shakespeare
Summary
Plot Overview
Five Key Questions
What Does the Ending Mean?
Summary & Analysis
Act 1, scenes 1–4
Act 1, scenes 5–7
Act 2, scenes 1–2
Act 2, scenes 3–4
Act 3, scenes 1–3
Act 3, scenes 4–6
Act 4, scenes 1–3
Act 5, scenes 1–11
Video Plot Summary
Translation
Act 1
Scene 1
Scene 2
Scene 3
Scene 4
Scene 5
Scene 6
Scene 7
Act 2
Scene 1
Scene 2
Scene 3
Scene 4
Act 3
Scene 1
Scene 2
Scene 3
Scene 4
Scene 5
Scene 6
Act 4
Scene 1
Scene 2
Scene 3
Act 5
Scene 1
Scene 2
Scene 3
Scene 4
Scene 5
Scene 6
Scene 7
Scene 8
Characters
Character List
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
The Three Witches
Banquo
Macduff
Main Ideas
Themes
Plot Analysis
Protagonist
Antagonist
Setting
Motifs
Symbols
Genre
Style
Point of View
Tone
Foreshadowing
Key Facts
Is Lady Macbeth a Villain or a Victim?
How is Macbeth a Tragic Hero?
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
Ambition
Guilt
Children
Patriotism
Quotes By Section
Act 1, Scenes 1-4
Act 1, Scenes 5-7
Act 2, Scenes 1-2
Act 2, Scenes 3-4
Act 3, Scenes 1-3
Act 3, Scenes 4-6
Act 4, Scenes 1-3
Act 5, Scenes 1-11
Quotes By Character
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
The Three Witches
Banquo
Macduff
Further Study
Context
Witchcraft in Shakespeare’s England
Movie Adaptations
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Act 1, scenes 1-4
Act 1, scenes 5-7
Act 2, scenes 1-2
Act 2, scenes 3-4
Act 3, scenes 1-3
Act 3, scenes 4-6
Act 4, scenes 1-3
Act 5, senes 1-11
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Companion Texts
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
How To Cite No Fear Macbeth
How to Cite This SparkNote
Table of Contents
Act 1, scenes 1-4 Quick Quiz
1
of 5
Who is the king when the play starts?
Duncan
Malcom
Cawdor
Macduff
2
of 5
Whom does Macbeth defeat in battle?
Duncan’s armies
King Edward’s English army
The armies of Norway and Ireland
Banquo
3
of 5
What do the witches prophesy?
Macbeth will be king and his sons will inherit the throne.
Banquo will be king, but Macbeth will be much happier.
Macbeth will be king but Banquo will murder him.
Macbeth will be king and Banquo’s children will be kings.
4
of 5
What title, predicted by the witches, does Macbeth receive?
Earl of Dunsinane
Thane of Cawdor
Prince of Birnam Wood
Prince of Scotland
5
of 5
Who is made heir to Duncan’s throne?
Macbeth
Macduff’s son, Fleance
Duncan’s son, Malcom
Macduff
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MAIN IDEAS
Is Lady Macbeth a Villain or a Victim?
MAIN IDEAS
Quotes by Theme
QUOTES
Themes
MAIN IDEAS
Review Quiz
FURTHER STUDY
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