Show:
Beginnings
Predictions
Kings
100
The witches are doing this at the opening of the Act.
What is 'mixing evil ingredients in a cauldron'?
100
The first apparition, an armed head, gives this warning to Macbeth.
What is 'beware Macduff, the Thane of Fife'?
100
King James I was believed to be a descendant of this character.
Who is 'Banquo'?
200
Scene two begins with this person visiting Lady Macduff.
Who is 'Ross'?
200
The second apparition, a bloody child, comforts Macbeth with these words.
What is "none of woman born shall harm Macbeth"?
200
Malcolm is the son of this dead king.
Who is 'Duncan'?
300
Lady Macduff accuses her husband of this.
What is 'letting his fears make him a traitor'?
300
The third apparition, a crowned child with a tree in its hand, declares this riddle to Macbeth.
What is 'Macbeth shall never be vanquished until Birnam Wood (a forest) moves up Dunsinane Hill'?
300
To test Macduff's loyalty, Malcolm lies about having these two traits.
What is 'lust and greed'?
400
In scene three, Macduff arrives in this country to meet with Malcolm.
What is 'England'?
400
The last thing that the witches show Macbeth.
What is 'a procession of eight kings followed by Banquo'?
400
To help overthrow Macbeth, Malcolm is seeking help from this king.
Who is 'Edward, King of England'?
500
This person arrives from Scotland to tell Macduff the bad news about his family.
Who is 'Ross'?
500
After visiting the witches, Macbeth plans this deadly deed.
What is 'murder Macduff's wife and children'?
500
Malcolm and Macduff are awaiting the English king, because he is busy doing this act.
What is 'healing the sick with his touch'?