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100
Who did Macbeth want Duncan to name as his heir?
Macbeth
100
Who states, "Fair is foul, and foul is fair."
The Witches
100
Macbeth fought valiantly in the battle against which country?
Norway
100
What type of weather is associated with the witches?
Thunder and lightning
100

How did Lady Macbeth spur Macbeth into action?

She attacks his masculinity, says he will be more manly if he keeps his vow, then she says they will blame the grooms. 

200

Who is Macbeth's friend who fought by his side against the enemies of King Duncan?

Banquo

200

What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, "Yet do I fear thy nature."?

She is worried about Macbeth's kindness.

200

According to Lady Macbeth's plan, who will be blamed for Duncan's murder?

Duncan's grooms

200

Why does Lady Macbeth eagerly welcome Duncan to her castle?

Because it will be easier to get rid of Duncan there. 

200

What is dramatic irony?

When the audience knows more than the character(s).

300
Who was the chief person who planned Duncan's murder?
Lady Macbeth
300

What is Macbeth contemplating when he says, "If it were done...than 'twere well it was done quickly."?

The act of murder (he is about to murder Duncan).
300
What was the first thing Lady Macbeth did, according to her evil plan?
Drug Duncan's guards
300

How did the King reward Macbeth's valor on the battlefield?

Gave him the title of Thane of Cawdor

300

What happened to the original Thane of Cawdor and why did he lose his title?

He was executed for betraying his country in battle

400

Who does King Duncan name as the heir to the throne?

Malcolm, his son

400

Who says, "their instruments of darkness tell us truths, win us with honest trifles, to betray us in deepest consequence."?

Banquo

400

Why does Macbeth hesitate to murder Duncan?


He is both a kinsman and the king, he appreciated Duncan's generosity to him, the people like Duncan and he worries about the consequences to himself in this world and the next.

400

Where and when do the witches plan to first meet Macbeth?

After the battle, in the heath. 

400

What are three themes that appear in Act One of Macbeth?

Gender/power, Fate/destiny, Ambition/Guilt

500

What qualities would you attribute to Lady Macbeth?

ambitious, evil, resolute,"masculine" qualities, etc.

500

At what point does Macbeth utter this statement, "The Prince of Cumberland! That is a step on which I must fall down, or else o'erleap, For in my way it lies. Stars, hide your fires; Let not light see my black and deep desires."?

After Malcom is named heir to the throne

500
What three predictions did the witches make in the opening scene?
Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor, Banquo's line will be kings, Macbeth will be king
500
What is the introductory/general setting of Act One? Where does the play begin?
A battlefield in Scotland
500

What are the main characteristics of a tragic hero? There are 4!

Fatal flaw, high rank or status, faces ruin/death, bravery in face of his downfall.