Act 1
Who are the first characters to appear in the story?
The three witches.
To ensure the predictions come true what does Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plan to do?
They plan on murdering the king.
Who did Macbeth hire murderers to kill?
Banquo and anyone around him.
Where does Macbeth return to reinforce his ideas of the future.
The witches’ haunt.
Who called the doctor to look act Lady Macbeth?
The gentlewoman.
Who were the two brave heroes that contributed to winning the battle?
Banquo and Macbeth.
Why couldn’t Lady Macbeth kill the king herself?
She claims he is too much like her father.
How does Macbeth’s character change.
He stops telling Lady Macbeth about his murders, and takes more charge.
What do the witches give him to answer his questions?
They gave him three apparitions.
How does Lady Macbeth reveal her secrets?
While sleepwalking she reveals that she has blood on her fingers.
What predictions are made for Macbeth’s future?
First he’ll be crowned thane, then he’ll be the king.
What does Macbeth bring with him from the murder scene?
Bloody Dagger.
What prevented Macbeth from having a seat at the table?
The ghost of Banquo was already sitting there.
What do the apparitions tell Macbeth?
They tell him beware of Macduff, no one born of woman can harm you and that he won’t know defeat until Great Birnam walks up Dunsinane.
Under which circumstances did Lady Macbeth die?
She committed suicide.
What does Lady Macbeth do to convince him to kill Duncan?
She puts his manhood into question.
What brings Malcolm and Donalbain to leave suddenly? What is the public opinion after?
The Murder of their father forced them to flee, and then they were accused of murder because of their suspicious disappearance.
What does Lady Macbeth do to diffuse Macbeth’s outburst?
She says that Macbeth is dealing with trauma from the past, she tells everyone to leave and she insults his manhood once again.
Why is Lady Macduff upset?
She believes that Macduff is a coward and berates him to her son.
What secret allowed Macduff to best Macbeth in battle?
He was born through c-section.
What is ironic about the speech King Duncan gives on his way to the castle?
He is grateful and has nothing but praise for Macbeth.
What was the signal that Lady Macbeth would give Macbeth so he’d know that it was time?
She would ring a bell.
During Act 3, how does Macbeth feel about Banquo?
He is fearful that he could be challenged by Banquo and his sons.
What does Lennex tell Macbeth and how does he react?
He tells him that Macduff fled and then orders that his family get killed.
What is Macbeth’s biggest flaw?
Unchecked ambition.