ACT 1
Who gives Macbeth the prophecy that he will become king?
The Three Witches
What vision does Macbeth see before killing Duncan?
A floating dagger.
Who becomes suspicious of Macbeth in Act 3?
Banquo
Who does Macbeth visit at the start of Act 4?
The Three Witches
What does Lady Macbeth do while sleepwalking?
Tries to wash imaginary blood.
What title does Macbeth receive before he becomes king?
Thane of Cawdor.
Who discovers Duncan’s dead body?
Macduff
Who does Macbeth hire to kill Banquo and Fleance?
Three murderers
What is the first apparition’s warning?
Beware Macduff
What do Malcolm’s soldiers use to disguise themselves?
Tree branches
What do the witches predict for Banquo?
His descendants will be kings.
Why do Duncan’s sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, flee?
They fear they will be killed next.
What happens to Banquo and Fleance?
Banquo is killed, but Fleance escapes
What does the second apparition tell Macbeth?
No man born of a woman will harm him
Who kills Macbeth?
Macduff
How does Lady Macbeth react to the witches’ prophecy?
She wants Macbeth to kill Duncan to become king.
How does Lady Macbeth react to Duncan’s murder?
She pretends to be shocked and faints.
What ghost does Macbeth see at the banquet?
Banquo’s ghost
What terrible act does Macbeth order against Macduff’s family?
He orders them to be killed.
How was Macduff not “born of a woman”?
Born by C-section
Why does Macbeth hesitate to kill Duncan?
Duncan is a good king, and Macbeth is his subject and host.
Why do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth kill the king’s guards?
To make it look like the guards killed Duncan.
Why does Macbeth visit the witches again at the end of Act 3?
He wants more prophecies about his future.
How does Macduff react to the murder of his family?
He vows to take revenge on Macbeth.
Who becomes king at the end?
Malcolm