The Witches
What makes Banquo unsure of if the witches are women or not?
They have beards.
What does Lady Macbeth think stands in the way of Macbeth becoming king?
His own kindness.
What do the Macbeths plan to do to deflect suspicions once Duncan is dead?
Pretend to be really really really sad.
Why is Duncan's statement about the Macbeths castle ironic?
Because the castle's owners are going to kill him.
What title did Macbeth have first?
Thane of Glamis.
How does the witches appearance contradict them?
They appear filthy and frail, but in reality they are powerful and omniscient.
Why does Lady Macbeth want Macbeth to be the king?
Because she wants to be the queen.
Who will the Macbeths frame for Duncan's murder?
His guards.
Why is Duncan easily betrayed?
He can't read people's intentions.
Who does Duncan announce will be the next king?
Malcolm.
What is the witches line that introduces the appearance vs. reality theme?
"Fair is foul, and foul is fair" (Shakespeare 1.1.12)
How does Lady Macbeth pressure Macbeth into going along with her plan to kill Duncan?
She attacks his masculinity.
What metaphor does Lady Macbeth use to tell Macbeth to deceive Duncan?
A snake hiding under a flower; She tells him to act like an innocent flower, but be the snake hiding under it.
Macdonwald.
How many scenes does Ross appear in?
4
Scene 2, Scene 3, Scene 4, Scene 6