Act I
How many weird sisters are there?
Three
Who is the wife of Macbeth?
Lady Macbeth
Who (what) did Macbeth see at the banquet table?
Banquo's ghost
Why is Macduff devastated?
Macbeth killed his wife and children.
What is the term for where a story takes place?
The setting
Who is the Thane of Glamis?
Macbeth
Who convinces Macbeth to kill King Duncan?
Lady Macbeth
Who was killed by Macbeth's murderers in Act III, Scene III?
Banquo
Why was Lady Macduff angry with her huband?
He left his wife, children, and castle behind
How are acts broken up?
Into scenes
Who becomes the Thane of Cawdor after the battle?
Macbeth
In Act 2, Scene 1, what does Macbeth see floating in front of him that points him in the direction of King Duncan's bedroom?
A dagger
What is the name of Banquo's son?
Fleance
Why did Malcolm lie to Macduff about his character?
To see if he could trust Macduff
An aside
Who was Macbeth with when he first met the witches?
Banquo
Who flees the country after King Duncan is killed?
Malcolm and Donalbain
What happens when the murderers try to kill Banquo and his son, Fleance?
They kill Banquo but Fleance escapes.
The first illusion showed Macbeth a helmeted head. What did it mean?
Macbeth should be aware of Macduff
What is a tragic hero?
A tragic hero is a likable character who has a trait that ultimately leads to their downfall.
What prophecy do the witches tell Banquo?
His sons will be kings
Between Act II, Scene I and Act 2, Scene 2, what important event happened off stage?
Macbeth murdered King Duncan
Who went to England to persuade Malcolm to fight against Macbeth?
Macduff
Why does Macbeth have Macduff's family and servants killed?
Macbeth is angry because Macduff has not been loyal to him
Why is the play Macbeth a tragedy?
Macbeth made many decisions that lead to his downfall and death