ACT I
ACT II
ACT III
ACT IV
ACT V
100
What are the three prophecies that the Witches give to Macbeth?
Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and be king hereafter.
100
What is purpose of Macbeth's soliloquy?
Macbeth is convincing himself that killing Duncan is the only way he can become king. "I go, and it is done. The bell invites me. Hear it not, Duncan, for it is a knell that summons thee to heaven or to hell." (pg 53)
100
Why does Macbeth want to kill Banquo?
Macbeth doesn't want Banquo's sons to become kings and also, doesn't want Banquo to find out Macbeth really killed Duncan.
100
What are the new prophecies the Witches give to Macbeth?
1. Fear Macduff 2. No man born from a woman shall harm you 3. Nothing will happen to Macbeth or his kingship until Birnam Wood moves
100
What is the significance of the doctor?
Lady Macbeth has gone crazy and the doctor knows Lady Macbeth's condition is not curable but is a mental condition. "This disease is beyond my practice." (pg 165)
200
What are the three prophecies that the Witches give to Banquo?
"Less than Macbeth and greater," "not so happy yet much happier," and your sons will be kings. (pg 19)
200
How do the Macbeth's get away with the murder?
They blame the servants for killing Duncan while they were drunk. "Those of his chamber, as it seemed, had done't. Their hands and faces were all badged with blood. So were their daggers" (pg 69)
200
Banquo and Fleance were supposed to be murdered. Why then was Banquo murdered and Fleance was not?
Fleance escaped during to murder.
200
What does Macbeth do when he finds out Macduff has left?
Macbeth goes to Macduff's castle and kills Macduff's family.
200
How does the Birnam Wood prophecy come about?
Each of Malcolm and Macbeth's soldiers cut down a branch "thereby shall we shadow the numbers of our host and make discovery err in report of us." (pg 175)
300
How is Lady Macbeth first introduced in Act I, Scene 5?
Lady Macbeth is reading a letter from Macbeth, which explains his prophecies.
300
Does Macbeth feel guilty after killing Duncan?
Yes, he can't sleep. "The voice kept crying, "Sleep no more!” to everyone in the house. “Macbeth has murdered sleep, and therefore Macbeth will sleep no more.” (pg ) Macbeth also feels that the blood on his hands will never go away. Macbeth also couldn't say "amen" after a prayer.
300
What does the ghost of Banquo symbolize?
Banquo's ghost symbolizes Macbeth's insanity and guilt.
300
How does Macduff react upon hearing that his family has been slaughtered?
Macduff feels that he should have helped by delaying their leave and helping them.
300
What happens to Lady Macbeth? and why?
"The Queen, my lord, is dead." (pg 177) Lady Macbeth feels so much guilt and she can't live with it. It can be inferred that she kills herself.
400
How does Lady Macbeth react to Macbeth's letter?
Lady Macbeth fears that Macbeth isn't manly enough to kill Duncan, so she feels she needs to take charge and be evil for him. "Yet do I fear thy nature; it is too full o' th' milk of human kindness." (pg 35)
400
What does Macbeth do to the servants that killed Duncan? (Explain why this is done)
Macbeth kills them to make sure no one will find out he really killed Duncan.
400
Who is Hecate and why does she get mad?
Hecate is the main witch that gets mad at the three witches for pursuing Macbeth's prophecies without her there. "how did you dare To trade and traffic with Macbeth In riddles and affairs of death, And I, the mistress of your charms, The close contriver of all harms, Was never called to bear my part." (pg 111)
400
Why does Malcolm lie about being a bad person?
Malcolm lies because he wants to make sure that Macduff is on Malcolm's side and not Macbeth's. Also, he wants to make sure that Macduff wants Malcolm to be king for the right reasons (like a test). "Macduff, this noble passion, Child of integrity, hath from my soul Wiped the black scruples, reconciled my thoughts To thy good truth and honor." (pg 147)
400
How can Macduff kill Macbeth if no man born from a woman can harm Macbeth?
"Macduff was from his mother's womb untimely ripped." (pg 185)
500
Why does the King come to see Macbeth? (Also, name the king.)
Duncan comes to Macbeth's castle to announce him as the new Thane of Cawdor.
500
In your opinion, why does Lady Macbeth faint?
Her fainting causes a distraction from people thinking about Duncan's death at moment.
500
Why aren't Malcom and Donalbain present during Act III?
They fled so they wouldn't be killed. Malcolm flees to "England". (pg 71) Donalbain flees to "Ireland". (pg 72)
500
What can the King of England do?
Edward, the King of England, can restore the country back to order. (This is what Malcolm needs to do) "How he solicits heaven, Himself best knows, but strangely visited people, All swoll'n and ulcerous, pitiful to the eye, The mere despair of surgery, he cures, Hanging a golden stamp about their necks, Put on with holy prayers" (pg 149)
500
Who ends up getting the kingship?
Malcolm becomes king because he is next in line for kingship. Macduff pronounces him as king.
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