Characters
Who is Macbeth's wife?
Lady Macbeth
What do the witches give Macbeth?
Prophecies
Macbeth kills Duncan without help.
False (Lady Macbeth helps plan it)
Why does Macbeth listen to the witches?
He is ambitious / curious / wants power
Macbeth or Lady Macbeth: Who is more responsible for Duncan’s death?
Either answer acceptable with explanation.
Who is the King of Scotland at the beginning of the play?
King Duncan
What crime helps Macbeth become king?
Murdering King Duncan
Banquo is happy Macbeth is king.
False (Banquo is cautious and suspicious)
Why does Lady Macbeth push Macbeth to kill Duncan?
She wants power and status / believes he is too weak
Why is peer pressure dangerous? (Connect to Macbeth)
It pushes people to make bad choices / like Lady Macbeth pressuring Macbeth
Who is Macbeth’s best friend at the start of the play?
Banquo
Why do Malcolm and Donalbain run away?
They are scared they will be killed next.
Macbeth feels guilty after killing Duncan.
True
Why does Macbeth keep killing after becoming king?
To protect his power / he is afraid of losing control
Why is guilt hard to ignore?
Guilt stays in your mind / affects sleep and behaviour
Who kills Macbeth at the end of the play?
Macduff
What strange thing does Macbeth see at the banquet?
Banquo's ghost
The witches force Macbeth to kill people.
False (They predict, they do not force)
Why does Macbeth see Banquo’s ghost?
Guilt / fear / his conscience
Why do people blame others for their bad choices?
It avoids responsibility / protects self-image
Name one character that does not trust Macbeth.
Various Correct Answers: Macduff, Banquo, Malcolm, Lennox, Ross
What happens to Lady Macbeth near the end of the play?
She goes mad / sleepwalks / dies
Macbeth ends the play happy and at peace.
False (He is alone, afraid, and defeated by being killed).
Why do people stop trusting Macbeth?
He lies, kills, and rules with fear
Is Macbeth a villain, a victim, or both? WHY.
Villain, victim, or both (any supported answer)