Macbeth: Act I Quiz

Part I:
1. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are in love with one another and they are partners in crime. Toward the ending of Act 1, they discuss their plans and Lady Macbeth is able to convince Macbeth to follow through with the murder.

2. Macbeth ultimately decides to murder Duncan because Lady Macbeth talks him into. Calling him a coward for being so reluctant and nervous toward murdering King Duncan.

3. Macbeth thus far in the story seemed like a good and valued member in society, he was able to win the war for his country and is held in high regard by his friends and King Duncan. However, his wife is able to unleash the monster within him when he agrees to kill Duncan.

4. Macbeth will get away with the murder because he is loyal to King Duncan therefore no one will ever suspect him of the crime. Also, he was able to frame King Duncan's security because Lady Macbeth smeared blood and left the daggers with the security.

5. Macbeth should not kill King Duncan unless it's for a good reason. For example, if King Duncan is ruling unfairly and he is mistreating citizens of the country then Macbeth should do something about it. Maybe not as extreme as murdering the king because there are other ways. Therefore, Macbeth should not kill the King because it is inhumane.

Part II:
1. "My brave words will overcome the scruples standing between you and the golden circle-the crown that fate and the supernatural seem to have destined for you." (pg. 47)
"From now on, I know what you're love's worth. Are you afraid to match your acts with ambitions? (pg. 57)

2. "What monster was it then that made you share this scheme with me? When you dared to do it, then you were a man." (pg. 57)
"We fail? Just screw up your courage to the uttermost, and we won't fail." (pg. 57)

3. "We teach the art of bloodshed, then become the victims of our own lessons. This evenhanded justice makes us swallow our own poison." (pg. 55)
"I'm settled it then. All my faculties shall be devoted to this terrible deed. Let's go and pass the time as perfect hosts. We must conceal our false hearts behind false faces." (pg. 61)

4.  "Duncan is here on double trust: first, because I'm his kinsman and his subject (both good arguments against the deed); then because I'm his host, who should protect him from his murderer - not bear the knife." (pg. 55)
"We'll go no further in this business. He has honored me recently, and I've won great respect from all sorts of people. This is to be enjoyed while it's new, not cast aside so soon." (pg. 57)