Macbeth Act 1
What happens when the three witches show up and what do they plan to do?
The three witches started chanting a spell and they plan to find and talk to Macbeth after the battle.
Why can't Banquo sleep?
He dreams of the three witches prophecy
This character is told his sons will be kings one day
Banquo
"Fair is Foul & Foul is Fair"
The Three Witches
What was the name of Shakespeare's theatre?
The Globe
When the King hears of Macbeth being skilled in battle and saving the day, what does he name him?
Thane of Cawdor
At midnight, what do Banquo and Macbeth discuss?
They start talking about the three witches.
This character is afraid to think about what he has done.
Macbeth
"When you dared to do it, that's when you were a man."
Lady Macbeth
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
38
What do the witches tell Macbeth he will be titled eventually?
They tell him one day he will become king.
After Banquo and fleance leave, what does Macbeth have a vision of and what does it mean to him?
Macbeth has a vision of a dagger floating in the air toward Duncan. It tells him that he is afraid to kill duncan and he isn't able to grab it.
This character announced that the King was murdered.
Macduff
"This castle is in a pleasant place. The air is sweet and appeals to my refined sense."
King Duncan
What was Shakespeare's wife's name? (hint: also the name of a famous actress)
Anne Hathaway
What is the setting like each time the witches appear?
Scary (thunder, lightning, etc.)
Why can't Lady Macbeth kill King Duncan while he is sleeping?
He resembles her father.
This character escaped to England after King Duncan's death.
Malcolm
"The voice kept crying 'sleep no more!' to everyone in this house."
Macbeth
What is the date and year of Shakespeare's death?
April 23, 1616
What is the name of the person who delivers the news to Macbeth that he is now the Thane of Cawdor?
Ross
How does Macbeth act towards killing the king?
He is shocked and ashamed
This character escaped to Ireland after King Duncan's death.
Donalbain
"Can the devil tell the truth?"
Banquo
There is a curse written on Shakespeare's grave. What do you think this curse says? Fill in the missing word.
'Blessed be the man that spares these stones,
And ___________ be he that moves my bones.’
'Blessed be the man that spares these stones,
And cursed be he that moves my bones.’