act 1
Why does Shakespeare open the play by showing the witches?
to plot the audience with the supernatural.
What is the signal Lady Macbeth is to give Macbeth to let him know that she has taken care of the guards?
ringing the bell three times.
What are Macbeth's motives for murdering Banquo?
Macbeth wants his sons to be king.
What does Macbeth say is hurting his plans?
time
What does Macbeth want the doctor to do for his wife?
ease her suffering.
How does Duncan reward Macbeth for his bravery in defeating the rebels?
by inviting him to the ceremony where he tells Malcolm that he's next in line for the throne.
What excuse does Lady Macbeth give for not killing Duncan herself?
he resembled too much of her father.
How many men does Macbeth first employ for Banquo's murder?
2 men
What is the purpose of the cauldron?
to cause trouble
What is Macbeth's reaction to Lady Macbeth's death?
takes it calm, and says she was going to die sooner or later
When Macbeth cats told of his new title, how do he and Banquo react?
overwhelmed
Why won't Macbeth take the daggers back to the scene of the crime?
he felt guilty about what he had just done.
Who else besides Banquo does Macbeth want to be killed?
Fleance
What is Hecate's response to the potion?
pleased with efforts
Who first fights Macbeth?
Young Siward
What does Lady Macbeth fear about her husband, after she has read his letter?
that he will not actually kill Duncan because he is too kind and caring.
Macduff and Lennox.
How many murderers appear on the scene?
3 murderers
What do the witches do to answer Macbeth's questions?
call on apparitions
How does Macbeth die?
Macduff fights him and executes him.
she outrages and questions his manhood and calls him a coward.
How does Lennox describe the night?
as rather painful.
Who escapes the hands of the murderers?
Fleance
How does Macbeth overall feel about the apparitions?
good and not going to happen
Who will be the new king of Scotland?
Malcolm