Macbeth
At the beginning of the play, what title does Macbeth hold?
What is Thane of Glamis
Who is at war with King Duncan when the play starts?
Who is Sweno the King of Norway
How does Macbeth find out that the witches' prophecies might hold some truth?
Who is the Thane of Ross.
What is an "aside"?
What is a remark by a character that is intended to be heard by the audience only.
Where do the three witches meet Macbeth?
What is upon the heath.
Who does Macbeth split open ‘from the nave to the chops’?
Who is Macdonwald
Who is proclaimed heir to Duncan’s throne in Act 1, scene 4?
Bonus Question 200: How does this complicate thing for Macbeth?
Who is Malcolm
Who says, ‘Lesser than Macbeth, and greater’?
Who are the Three Witches
What genre of play is Macbeth?
What is a Tragedy
What do the three witches predict for Banquo?
What is Banquo's descendants will be kings.
Due to his bravery on the battlefield, King Duncan gives the new title of ____________________ to Macbeth.
What is the Thane of Cawdor
Duncan’s sons are called Malcolm and ____?
Donalbain
Who said it?
"And oftentimes, to win us to our harm,/ The instruments of darkness tell us truths;/ Win us with honest trifles, to betray's/ In deepest consequence" (1.3.122-125).
Who is Banquo
What does the following quote mean?
"We will establish our estate upon/Our eldest, Malcolm, whom we name hereafter/The Prince of Cumberland" (1.4.38-39)
What is Malcolm has been formally named heir to the throne.
What are the prophecies made by the witches?
Bonus Question 200 points Which one do they use to convince Macbeth that the rest will come true?
What is Macbeth will be Tahne of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and King of Scotland.
How does Lady Macbeth find out about the prophecy?
What is a letter from Macbeth
Who betrays King Duncan and Scotland?
Who is the Thane of Cawdor
Who says, ‘All hail Macbeth that shall be king hereafter’?
Who are the Three Witches
What does it mean to foreshadow?
Bonus Question 200 Name one instance of foreshadowing.
What is hinting at something that will happen later on in a story, such as, the demise of King Duncan.
What instrument do the witches refer to?
What is a drum
Who is Macbeth's right hand?
Bonus Question 200: What type of character is he?
Who is Banquo
How is Duncan treated by Lady Macbeth when he arrives at Macbeth's Castle?
What is politely and welcoming.
Who said it?
"Look like the'innocent flower,/ But be the serpent under't" (1.6.63-64).
Who is Lady Macbeth
What is a Paradox?
Bonus Question 200 Points Give one paradox found in the play so far.
What is a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.
What spirit animals do the Three Witches talk to?
What are a frog and a cat