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100
What is a scene?
"A sequence of continuous action in a play, movie, opera, or book."
100
How does Lady Macbeth react to receiving news of the witches' predictions? (Be specific about what she does, not just "happy" or "sad.")
She asks the spirits to "unsex" her so that she can be ruthless like a man.
100
Why is Macbeth uncertain about killing Duncan?
They are kinsmen, Duncan has been a good king, and Macbeth likes him as a person.
100
He is the protagonist.
Macbeth
100
"Fair is foul"
Good is bad
200
If you were told to read line 55 aloud, what would you read?
Just the words next to that number, even if the sentence continued on the next line
200
How do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth act when Duncan arrives at their home?
They act like amazing hosts (at first...).
200
How do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth make sure that everyone suspects the guards of the murder?
They use the guards' daggers to commit the crime and then plant them.
200
He is the heir to the Scottish throne.
Malcolm
200
“noble hostess”
good, kind receiver of guests
300
Why might a question include quotation marks around a word or phrase?
It is a direct quote from the text.
300
Who are the witches calling out to before they exit for the first time?
Their demon helpers (familiars)
300
What happens to the guards after the murder of Duncan?
They are killed by Macbeth.
300
He is Macbeth's friend.
Banquo
300
What is a "thane"?
a Scottish feudal lord/nobleman
400
In reference to a play, what two things could be meant by "the audience"?
The people watching the play OR the character listening to a speech/statement. (You need to pay attention to context.)
400
Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor,... What comes next?
King of Scotland
400
Why does Lady Macbeth say that she would be unable to kill Duncan?
He reminded her of her father.
400
He is Duncan's other son.
Donalbain
400
“too full o’ th’ milk of human kindness.”
Too nice and empathetic to do something bad
500
What is dramatic irony?
"a situation of a drama and is understood by the audience but not grasped by [one or more of] the characters in the play."
500
What does King Duncan order Ross to do?
Tell Macbeth that he is now Thane of Cawdor.
500
Why is Macbeth unable to say the word "amen" after killing Duncan?
He feels sinful and guilty.
500
These are the names of the Witches' demon helpers...
Paddock and Graymalkin
500
“Bring forth men-children only, / For thy undaunted mettle should compose / Nothing but males.”
You are so tough that you could never even give birth to a girl.