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
Why is the character of the drunken porter included?
For a comic relief (a funny break from all the blood and murder)
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 obsess over as she goes mad?
Blood; She cannot wash it off of her hands.
Which, title, predicted by the witches, does Macbeth receive?
Thane of Cawdor or King
Why do Malcolm and Donalbain run away?
They fear that they might be murdered next
Whose ghost shows up in the banquet scene?
Banquo's ghost
What does the bloody child apparition reveal to Macbeth in its prophecy?
None of woman born shall harm Macbeth (only someone born of c-section can harm/kill him)
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; lacks courage
How does Lady Macbeth react to the news of Duncan`s murder?
She is calm and tells Macbeth to forget about it and wash his hands; she also pretends to faint to get the attention off of Macbeth
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 the daggers with the guards thus framing them
What can't Macbeth do after he murdered Duncan?
Sleep or Pray (say Amen)
Who says, "Security is mortals' chiefest enemy"
Hecate (the head witch)
How does Malcolm test Macduff?
He says he is more evil than Macbeth
Who does Macbeth kill before the fight with Macduff?
Lord Siward`s son (Young Siward)