Act I
What is the three witches prophecy for Macbeth?
Macbeth will eventually be king
Who discovers Duncan's body?
Macduff
Who is crowned king after Duncan's death?
Macbeth
Who are Duncan's sons?
Malcolm and Donalbain
What is Macbeth's reaction to his actions?
Shocked, ashamed, disgusted, fearful/scared
Now that the witches' prophecy is true for Macbeth what is Banquo's hope?
That they have spoken the truth about his decedents being king
Who does the king appoint to be his heir to the throne?
Malcolm
What happened to the original Thane of Cawdor?
Sentenced to death for Treason
What vision does Macbeth have?
Floating bloody daggers over Duncan
Why does Macbeth hire the murders?
To end Banquo's line and kill Fleance
Who survives the murders attack?
Fleance
What is Lady Macbeths plan for Duncan? (be specific)
Drug his guards, then frame them with the daggers.
Why do Duncan's sons flee the country?
Out of fear of being killed next or accused of murdering their father
What does Macbeth see that causes him to act strangely at the banquet?
He sees the ghost of Banquo
Who is the King of England?
King Edward
What inner conflict does Macbeth face at the end of Act I?
Whether or not he should kill King Duncan
Why can't Lady Macbeth kill Duncan?
He looks too much like her father and can't bring herself to kill him for it.
Why has Macduff gone to England?
To help raise and army against Macbeth
Who is the mastermind and indirect villain/antagonist of the story thus far?