Macbeth Act 1
What happens when the three witches show up and what do they plan to do?
The three witches started chanting a spell and they plan to find and talk to Macbeth after the battle.
Why can't Banquo sleep?
He dreams of the three witches prophecy
This character is told his sons will be kings one day
Banquo
What was the name of Shakespeare's theatre?
The Globe
When the King hears of Macbeth being skilled in battle and saving the day, what does he name him?
Thane of Cawdor
At midnight, what do Banquo and Macbeth discuss?
They start talking about the three witches.
Who says "I dare do all that may become a man"?
Macbeth
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
37(ish)
What do the witches tell Macbeth he will be titled eventually?
They tell him one day he will become king.
After Banquo and fleance leave, what does Macbeth have a vision of and what does it mean to him?
Macbeth has a vision of a dagger floating in the air toward Duncan. It tells him that he is afraid to kill duncan and he isn't able to grab it.
Who announces the news that Duncan has been killed, saying "Our royal master's murdered!"?
Macduff
What was Shakespeare's wife's name? (hint: also the name of a famous actress)
Anne Hathaway
What title did King Duncan give to Malcolm?
He gave him the title ''Prince of Cumberland"
Why can't Lady Macbeth kill King Duncan?
He resembles her father.
Who is being described in this passage: "He hath borne his faculties so meek, he hath been so clear in his great office, that his virtues will plead like angels"
King Duncan
Which 2 English rulers did Shakespeare know and write/perform for?
Elizabeth I and James I (VI)
Which Thane delivers the new to Macbeth that he is now the Thane of Cawdor?
Ross
How does Macbeth act towards killing the king?
He is shocked and ashamed
Which character is going to escape to Ireland?
Donalbain
There is a curse written on Shakespeare's grave. What do you think this curse says?
'Blessed be the man that spares these stones,
And cursed be he that moves my bones.’