ACT 1
Who is malcolm?
The new Prince of Cumberland
Why do Malcom and Donalbain run away from the court?
They fear that they are next to be murdered.
What does Banquo wonder about the witches' prophecy?
If his descendents will really become kings
How many apparitions do the witches show Macbeth?
4
What does Lady Macbeth obsess over as she goes mad?
blood she cannot wash off her hands
What is a dark and stormy heath/plain?
The setting of Scene 1.
Why does Lady Macbeth say she didn't kill the king herself?
He looked like her father in his sleep.
How does Macbeth feel about Banquo?
He fears that Banquo and his sons will cut short his reign.
What do Macduff's wife and son argue about?
Whether Macduff has betrayed them or not
What does it mean that Birnam wood comes to Dunsinane?
The advancing army rides to Dunsinane holding branches from Birnam wood.
Who was sentenced to death?
the former Thane of Cawdor
what vision does Macbeth have before he kills Duncan?
He sees a bloody dagger floating in front of him.
Do the assassins succeed in killing Banquo and Fleance?
They kill Banquo but Fleance escapes.
What does Macbeth do when he hears Macduff has fled to England?
He orders the murder of Macduff's family.
What armies join forces against Macbeth?
The Scottish and the British
What are the 3 titles the witches give Macbeth
Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, King
How does Lady Macbeth feel about how Macbeth carried out the murder?
She is ashamed by how scared he acts throughout the ordeal.
What does Macbeth hire three men to do?
Kill Banquo and his son
What does Macduff plan when he hears what happened to his family?
Revenge on Macbeth
In what way is Macduff not of woman born?
He was born by cesarean section.
how can Macbeth become king?
by killing King Duncan
How does Lady Macbeth publicly react to the news of the murder?
She says it is horrible and pretends to faint.
What does Macbeth see when he enters the banquet?
the bloody ghost of Banquo
What does Malcom say to test Macduff's loyalty to Scotland?
He says he's more ambitious, greedy, and bloodthirsty than Macbeth.
Who kills Macbeth and puts his head on a spike?
Macduff