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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
Why does Lady Macbeth eagerly welcome Duncan to her castle?
It provided the opportunity needed to kill him
200

Who will be blamed for Duncan's murder?

Duncan's guards

200
What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, "Yet do I fear thy nature."?
She is worried about Macbeth's gentleness
200

How will Lady Macbeth and Macbeth frame Duncan's guards for his murder? 

Get them drunk, use their daggers, and cover them in Duncan's blood.

200
How did Lady Macbeth spur Macbeth into action?
By accusing him of being a coward
200

Shakespeare's Macbeth takes place in which country?

11th Century Scotland

300

Who's idea is it to kill King Duncan?

Lady Macbeth

300
What is Macbeth contemplating when he says, "If it were done...than 'twere well.It was done quickly."?
A method of murder
300

What was the prophecy the witches gave to Banquo?

That his sons would be kings. 

300
Why did Macbeth hesitate to murder Duncan?
He appreciated Duncan's generosity/ kindness, and the people liked him
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?
Malcom, his son
400

So foul and fair a day I have not seen.

Macbeth to Banquo on their way back from battle.

400
How did the King reward Macbeth's valor on the battlefield?
Gave him the title of Thane of Cowdar
400

Where is King Duncan, Banquo and Macbeth headed after the battle?

Inverness- Macbeth's castle

400

Name one of the three themes that appear in Act One of Macbeth?

The supernatural, morality (good and evil), the nature of men and women (gender roles), human nature, greed, power, darkness, fear

500
What qualities would you attribute to Lady Macbeth?
greedy, evil, power-hungry, male-like qualities, strong willed, 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 tell Macbeth about his future?

Macbeth will be Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, will be king

500
What is the introductory/general setting of Act One? Where does the play begin?
A battlefield in Scotland
500

What is Macbeth's tragic flaw?

Ambition