Act I
Act II
Act III
Act IV
Act V
100
The main motive behind Macbeth's kills.
Ambition
100
Who is suspicious of Macbeth even before the first murder?
Banquo
100
Whose ghost appears at Macbeth's dinner?
Banquo
100
What is Macbeth's attitude towards the witches on their second meeting?
He is more forceful, demanding their cooperation
100
Describe Lady Macbeth's sleep walking (what did she do and what did she say?)
She pretended to wash her hands and she was reliving the death of Duncan, relating the guilt of her and Macbeth
200
Duncan comments that the Macbeth home seems to be a welcoming, kind place to be. We know that this statement is an example of ________ because in reality the Macbeths are plotting to kill him.
Dramatic irony
200
The porter talking about "beelzebub" is an example of...
Comic relief
200
Who escapes from the murderer's ambush?
Fleance, Banquo's son
200
Who brings the news to Macduff about his family?
Ross
200
What country is helping Malcolm in battle?
England
300
Why does Macbeth hesitate to kill Duncan?
"He's here in double trust": Duncan is Macbeth's cousin, Duncan is Macbeth's guest, and Duncan is Macbeth's king
300
Who finds the King dead in his chambers and raises the alarm?
Macduff
300
How does Lady Macbeth explain away Macbeth's actions at the banquet?
Tells the guests that it is an illness that Macbeth has suffered from his youth
300
How does Lady Macduff respond to the news that her husband has fled?
She says that it is madness, that he is acting as though he does not love his family, and that he appears to be acting out of fear rather than wisdom.
300
How does Lady Macbeth die?
Suicide
400
What do the witches predict to Macbeth and Banquo?
To Macbeth: he would be the thane of Cawdor and King To Banquo: his sons would be king
400
How does Macbeth act after killing the king?
He feels remorse and is shaken, feeling like he is cursed.
400
What is unique about the scene with Hecate?
It was not in the original script
400
What are the three apparitions that appear to Macbeth?
1. A helmeted head 2. A bloody child 3. A child crowned
400
How does Macbeth react when he hears that Malcolm's army is attacking?
He is distracted, putting on and off his armor, not completing orders, yelling at the servants, etc.
500
Explain the image of "robes" that is used in Macbeth (use examples!)
*Based on teacher's judgement*
500
Explain the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth before and after the death of Duncan (considering the entire play)
*Depends on the judgement of the teacher*
500
Explain the following quote (who said it, who was it to, what does it mean, and what is its significance): "Whither should I fly? I have done no harm. But I remember now I am in this earthly world, where to do harm is often laudable, to do good sometime accounted dangerous folly."
Said by: Lady Macduff Said to: herself (or her son) Context: Lady Macduff just found out that murderers are coming to kill her and her family Significance: This is a tragedy, there is evil in the world and injustice and there is no way to escape it.
500
Who said, who heard, meaning, and importance of: "What I am truly, is thine and my poor country's to command."
Who said: Malcolm Who was it said to: Macduff Context: Malcolm had just tested Macduff intentions by claiming to be a horrible person. When Macduff said that he then shouldn't be king, Malcolm knew Macduff wanted what was best for Scotland Importance: Malcolm will make a good king
500
Who said, who listened, meaning, and importance of the following: "Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow creeps in this petty pace from day to day, to the last syllable of recorded time, and all our yesterday's have lighted fools the way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle! Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more. It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing."
Said by: Macbeth Said to: himself or his servants Context: Lady Macbeth just died Importance: Despair. Life is short and pointless and we all die eventually.
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