Macbeth Act 1
Who is king when the play starts?
Duncan
What vision does Macbeth have before he kills Duncan?
He sees a dagger
What does Macbeth hire murderers to do?
Kill Banquo and Fleance
What kind of man can kill Macbeth?
None of woman born; only a person born by c-section
Which country joins forces with Scotland to overthrow Macbeth?
England
Who is the heir to Duncan`s throne?
Malcolm
Who is the traitor the fights against King Duncan?
McDonwald
Why is Fleance's escape from the murderers such a big deal for Macbeth?
The witches prophecy was that Banquo`s children will become kings.
What does Macbeth do when hears that Macduff has fled to England?
He orders the murder of Macduff`s family
What does Lady Macbeth confess to after Banquo is killed?
Killing King Duncan
Which, title, predicted by the witches, does Macbeth receive?
Thane of Cawdor
Why do Malcolm and Donalbain run away?
They fear that they might be murdered next
Whose ghost shows up in the banquet scene?
How many of the apparitions that the witches show give Macbeth prophecies?
Three - the armored head, the bloody child, the child with crown and tree branch
Who was not of woman born?
Macduff; he was born by c-section
What does Lady Macbeth think Macbeth lacks?
The manliness to follow through on his ambitions
How does Lady Macbeth react to the news of Duncan`s murder?
She pretends to faint
How does Macbeth feel about Banquo?
He respects him but he fears his children will become king
Macbeth cannot be vanquished until Great Birnam Wood move to......
Dunsinane Hill, Dunsinane, or Macbeth`s castle!
How does Birnam Wood come to Dunsinane?
The advancing army cuts down branches to use as camouflage as they advance on Macbeth`s castle.
What is Lady Macbeth's plan for the murder of Duncan?
Macbeth will kill him while he sleeps and then plant evidence on the servants
What can't Macbeth do after he murdered Duncan?
Sleep or Pray (say Amen)
What is the total number of prophesies that Macbeth hears from the witches?
7
The son of Siward is killed by who?
Macbeth
Who does Macbeth kill before the fight with Macduff?
Lord Siward`s son