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What are the three witches?
The witches plan to meet Macbeth on a hill before the war.
False
Why is Banquo confused by the witches?
He thinks they are women, but have beards.
Who says the following quote... "When the hurly-burly's done,/ When the battle's lost and won."
A witch
Who gains the title of Thane of Cawdor?
Macbeth
King of Scotland
Lady Macbeth has doubts about whether they should kill the king.
False
Who does Lady Macbeth plan to blame for the murder of Duncan, the king of Scotland.
Duncan's guards
Malcolm
After Lady Macbeth learns about the witches, the prophecies, and Macbeth's new title how does she react?
She is thrilled, but is afraid that Macbeth is too weak and a coward to do what he needs to do in order to make the prophecies come true.
Duncan's eldest son
Macbeth initially had doubts about the witches' prophecies.
True
Who does the Captain say is "brave"? What did this brave man do to deserve the title?
Macbeth; he fought and defeated Macdonwald, cutting off his head and carrying it on his sword.
Who said the following... "Two truths are told,/ As happy prologues to the swelling act of the imperial theme."
Macbeth
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What does Macbeth mean by "stars, hide your fires,/ Let nothing see my black and deep desires"?
He is thinking evil thoughts about getting rid of Malcolm and the king. He wants to kill them so he can become the king and make the prophecy true.
Comes up with the plan to assassinate the king.
Who is Lady Macbeth?
King Duncan says that he trusted the Thane of Cawdor before learning about his betrayal.
True
How does Duncan feel at the Macbeth estate? Why is this ironic?
He is feeling very, very comfortable and welcome. It is ironic that he feels so welcome and safe, since this is where the will have his guard down and be killed.
Who said the following... "For brave Macbeth- well he deserves that name-/ Disdaining fortune, with his brandished steel,/ Which smoked with bloody execution, like valor's minion carved out his bloody passage / Till he faced the slave.
Sergeant/Captain
When Macbeth tries to call off the murder, what is Lady Macbeth's reaction?
She is furious, and calls him something less than a man.
Will never be king, but will be the father of kings.
Who is Banquo?
The war was between Scotland and Sweden.
No, the war was between Scotland, and army from Norway and another from Ireland.
Who says the following... "My noble partner/ You greet with present grace and great prediction/ Of noble having and of royal hope."
Banquo
Why does Macbeth second guess the "deed"?
He feels as if he has been honored by Duncan lately, and that he is beginning to be respected and admired by everyone.