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Whom does the eighth ruler portrayed by the apparitions represent?
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James I
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The apparitions in scene 1 show or tell Macbeth the he
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Should consider Macduff an enemy,cannot be harmed by one who is "woman born",will not be defeated until a forest marches on his castle
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The contents of the witches' cauldron described in Scene 1 foreshadow that Macbeth's rule will what?
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Make Scotland seem poisoned and diseased
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What is Macbeth's attitude towards the witches during their second meeting?
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He is demanding and he is trying to take charge
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Macbeth's order to kill Macduff's family is motivated by
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His anger at Macduff
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Macbeth most likely lists the destructive effects of the witches' wind in Scene 1 in order to do what?
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Acknowledge their power over human beings
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What is the general effect of the first three apparitions in scene 1?
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To leave Macbeth feeling encouraged
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The apparitions of the eight kings and Banquo in scene 1 are meant to signify what?
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They are meant to signify to Macbeth that Banquo's descendants will become kings
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Why does Lady Macduff call her husband a traitor?
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She believes that he has betrayed his family
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What does Lady Macduff not accuse her husband of
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Brutality
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Why is Lady Macduff angry with her husband?
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She believes he has behaved as a traitor
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Why is Ross trying to comfort Lady Macduff?
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Macduff has fled the country
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How does Ross respond the Lady Macbeth's anger?
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Macduff is wise and knows exactly what he is doing
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Why does Lady Macduff's son say liars and swearers are fools?
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She says this because they should not leave themselves in jeopardy when they could start hanging the honest people
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How does Lady Macduff respond to her son's questions and statements?
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She responds with gentle sadness
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