Characters
Who is King of Scotland at the beginning of the play?
Duncan
Where do the Witches approach Macbeth first?
On the battlefield
Who is his wife?
Lady Macbeth
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What type of play is Macbeth?
tragedy
Who also receives premonitions from the Witches?
Banquo
Who receives premonitions first?
Macbeth
What title did Macbeth have before the events of the play?
Thane of Glamis
What accompanies the witches when they enter a scene?
lightning
In what two countries is the play set?
Scotland and England
What is the name of Banquo's son?
Fleance
Before Duncan's death, who is named Prince of Cumberland?
Malcolm
What additional thaneship was Macbeth given after the first battle?
Thane of Cawdor
Who is the goddess of witchcraft?
Hecate
In what century is Macbeth set?
11th century (1000-1099)
Which Scottish nobleman is nervous about Macbeth's ascension to the throne?
Macduff
Who does Macbeth kill after Duncan's body is found?
the 2 chamber guards
How are Macbeth and Duncan related?
They are cousins.
What two animals follow the witches?
A toad and a cat.
Who did Shakespeare write this play for?
King James
Who was the original Thane of Cawdor?
Macdonwald
How many murderers are sent after Banquo and Fleance?
3
Scone
What name does Banquo use to refer to the Witches?
The Weird Sisters
What is another name for the play Macbeth?
The Scottish Play