Name the character
A noble Scotsman who emerges as a determined and honourable leader, driven by his sense of justice to confront and ultimately defeat Macbeth.
Macduff
How does Lady Macbeth die?
Suicide
This quote is chanted by the witches and sets the tone for the play's exploration of moral ambiguity.
"Fair is foul, and foul is fair."
What event does Macbeth plan after receiving the witches’ prophecy that he will become king?
The murder of King Duncan
"Is this a dagger which I see before me, the handle toward my ____?"
Macbeth (Act 2, Scene 1)
Hand
A devoted mother and wife whose untimely murder exemplifies the innocent lives disrupted and destroyed by Macbeth's ruthless quest for power.
Lady Macduff
What is Lady Macbeth’s condition that signifies her guilt in Act V?
Sleepwalking
This quote, spoken by Macbeth, reflects his despair and the fleeting nature of life after the death of his wife.
"Out, out, brief candle!"
What does Macbeth see that causes him to doubt his resolve and commit the murder of Duncan?
A hallucinated dagger leading him to Duncan's chamber.
"Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and caldron ____."
Witches (Act 4, Scene 1)
The goddess of witchcraft, who feels slighted by the witches’ dealings with Macbeth and seeks to manipulate his downfall further.
Hecate
What pivotal event does Lady Macbeth orchestrate to help Macbeth secure the throne?
The murder of King Duncan
Lady Macbeth says this while trying to wash away the imaginary bloodstains, symbolizing her overwhelming guilt.
"Out, damned spot! Out, I say!"
Which character is murdered on Macbeth's orders in an attempt to secure his own power?
Banquo
"All the _______ a stage, and all the men and women merely players."
Macbeth (Act 2, Scene 2)
world's
Banquo’s son, whose escape from Macbeth’s murder plot ensures the continuation of Banquo's lineage and the prophecy's potential fulfillment.
Fleance
What is Lady Macbeth’s final mental state before her death?
Madness (Result of guilt)
Lady Macbeth advises Macbeth to appear welcoming while hiding his true intentions to deceive King Duncan.
"Look like th' innocent flower, but be the serpent under't."
What supernatural event occurs at Banquo’s banquet that exposes Macbeth's guilt and mental instability?
The ghost of Banquo appearing at the feast.
"There's daggers in men's _______."
Donalbain (Act 2, Scene 3)
smiles
A silent witness to the unravelling cosmos, embodying the eerie stillness of a world unmoored from its natural order.
Old Man
What actions does Lady Macbeth take to frame Duncan's guards for his murder?
(TWO ACTIONS)
She smears blood on their faces and places the murder weapons with them.
This opening line from the witches sets the tone for the play’s exploration of chaos and supernatural elements, indicating their presence and influence.
"When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"
Name the pivotal battle concluding the play, that leads to Macbeth's defeat and the restoration of order in Scotland.
The battle at Birnam Wood
"What's done cannot be _______."
Lady Macbeth (Act 3, Scene 2)
undone