Act I
Act II
Macbeth Act I
Lady Macbeth Act I
Random
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Name a motif/setting that is introduced in the first scene.

Supernatural influences, fair is being foul, or stormy fate of Scotland

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What is Macbeth’s lie to Banquo about the witches’ predictions?
He says he does not even think about them.
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What do the witches predict in Act I for Macbeth?
Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor and eventually the future king.
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What advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth when he arrives home?
He must learn to look innocent even when his heart is full of evil.
100
The battle described at the opening of the play was between Scotland and
Norway
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What do the Witches predict for Banquo?
That Banquo's descendants will be king, although he will not.
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What excuse does lady Macbeth give for not killing Duncan herself.
He reminded him of her father sleeping there.
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What news does Ross bring Macbeth?
Macbeth now holds the title of the Thane of Cawdor.
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How is Lady Macbeth's personality different from her husband's?
She is fearless and and more masculine
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The Witches hailed Macbeth by three titles... Name the titles
Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, Future King of Scotland
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What does Banquo think about the witch

They often tell of good things without telling the bad consequences.

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Macduff says, “oh, gentle lady. 'Tis not for you to hear what I can speak. The repetition, in a women’s ear, would murder as it fell." What is ironic about this?
He didn’t know about Lady Macbeth’s part in the murder.
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Where does Macbeth plan to kill Duncan?
In his castle
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What is Lady Macbeth’s plan (killing the king)?
She will drug the king’s guards' alcoholic drinks. Macbeth will then go into the king’s room and kill him.
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What did Macduff discover?
Duncan's body
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I told the king about Macbeth's bravery in battle. Who am I?
The Captain
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Who was knocking?
Macduff and Lennox were at the gate
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Macbeth says, “Stars, hide your fires. Let not light see my black and deep desires." What are Macbeth’s desires?
To be king.
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What is Lady Macbeth’s “prayer” to the spirits after she learns Duncan is coming? (You may use the play to search for the answer)
She wants to be filled with cruelty, given the hard heart and thick blood necessary to do what has to be done to make Macbeth king.
400
Why do Malcom and Donalbain leave?
They are afraid the murderer will be after them too.
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What is one reason that Macbeth feels bad about killing King Duncan?
He is Duncan's subject and host.
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After Macbeth kills Duncan, he goes to Lady Macbeth and is concerned about not being able to say “Amen”. What is her advice to him?
It does not matter
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What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hears Macbeth has defeated Macdonwald? (You may use the play to search for this answer)
“Valiant Cousin! Worthy gentleman!”
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Whom did Lady Macbeth plan to blame for the king's death?
The King's guards'
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Macbeth thought he heard _____ while he was murdering Duncan
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