Act 1
Why does Macbeth become Thane of Cawdor?
He earned the title by fighting valiantly in the battle versus Norway/the other Thane of Cawdor was a traitor
What represents guilt in Macbeth?
Blood
Why does Macbeth want to kill Banquo and Fleance?
They are a threat to his throne
Who is killed for treason?
Thane of Cawdor
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
What plot stage is responsible for building suspense?
Rising action
What is Lady Macbeth's attitude toward the murder of King Duncan before it happens?
She encourages it
What is the role of the porter in Macbeth?
Comic relief
From Macbeth's point of view, what goes wrong at Banquo's murder
Fleance escapes
What two groups do people originally believe is behind King Duncan's murder?
His sons (Malcolm and Donalbain) and the guards
In Home Alone, who helps Kevin escape from the burglars?
His neighbor
A speech in which a character speaks to a silent or absent listener in a moment of deep emotion
Monologue
What are the three prophecies the witches tell Banquo?
1. Lesser than Macbeth but greater
2. Not as happy as Macbeth but happier
3. Descendants will be kings
Lady Macbeth hears this at the time of Duncan's muder
Owl screaming
Macbeth arranges for Banquo's death by telling the hired killers that…
Banquo had ruined their lives
Who is the uninvited guest that attends the banquet?
Banquo's ghost
Which famous duo sang Last Christmas?
Wham!
What happens during the exposition of Macbeth?
Takes place in Scotland, war ending, Macbeth and Banquo are named victorious war heroes, Macbeth meets the witches
By announcing this, King Duncan upsets Macbeth
Malcolm is heir to the throne
Why do Malcolm and Donalbain flee? Where do each of them go? (X2 points)
They are scared for their own safety/Malcolm goes to England and Donalbain goes to Ireland
What does Lennox’s conversation with the unnamed Lord at the end of Act 3 reveal about how the general population of Scotland might regard Macbeth as their king?
He is an oppressive ruler
Who admits to not being able to kill King Duncan? What is the reason? (X2)
Lady Macbeth, he reminds her of her father
Who is the creator of The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Tim Burton
A character’s remark, either to the audience or another character that no one else on stage can hear; “breaking the fourth wall”
Aside
Name all three steps to the plan to murder King Duncan
Step 1: Get guards drunk
Step 2: Stab Duncan while he is sleeping
Step 3: Cover guards with blood and plant weapon on them
When are the witches prophecies fulfilled?
When Macbeth becomes king
What king does Macduff want to form an alliance with to rise up against Macbeth?
King Edward (of England)
Who plants the daggers on the guards?
Lady Macbeth
In Elf, what department store does Buddy get a job at?
Gimbels
When Macbeth sees a vision of a dagger before killing King Duncan, he reveals his inner thoughts and feelings-- this is an example of what kind of speech?