Macbeth Character
Who is the Thane of Glamis and Cawdor in Act I?
Macbeth
Name one of the witch's first prophecies.
Thane of Cawdor
King Hereafter
Father to a line of kings
Where is this story set?
Scotland and England
Who said this first line of the play?
"When should the three of us meet again? Will it
be in thunder, lightning, or rain?"
The First Witch
What bad luck omen is connected with Macbeth? *What should you never do in a theater?
Say "Macbeth"
Theatrical superstition holds that speaking the name Macbeth inside a theatre will lead to a curse. Because of this superstition, the lead character is often referred to as the Scottish King or Scottish Lord. Lady Macbeth is often referred to as the Scottish Lady or Lady M.
Who is the Mastermind behind Duncan's murder?
Lady Macbeth
How did the murderers Macbeth hires in Act II fail?
They let Fleance escape
Where does Macbeth put the severed head of the King of Ireland?
On the battlement outside the castle of King Duncan.
Who said, "Nothing is, but what is not"?
“Is this a dagger which I see before me,
The handle toward my hand? Come, let me clutch thee:
I have thee not, and yet I see thee still.”
Macbeth
What is the nickname used for Macbeth so it's name is not spoken in the theater?
The Scottish Play
Who is the King of Scotland in Act I?
Duncan
What is the name of the King of Ireland who is killed by Macbeth in the first Act?
Macdonwald
The play Macbeth can not be called by name in the theater for what reason?
It is considered bad luck and something bad will happen if you do.
Who said,
The raven himself is hoarse
That croaks the fatal entrance of Duncan
Under my battlements”
"What, are you a man?"
Lady Macbeth
How many major motion pictures have been made of Macbeth?
Who is the Thane of Fife? He doesn't show up to Macbeth's Coronation?
Macduff
Why is it important to Macbeth that Fleance is killed?
The witches say he will be the next King.
Where is Duncan murdered?
Killed at Inverness (Macbeth's) castle
Makes the wish that she could be turned cold and evil to make her hands like a man to take care of what needs to be done.
Lady Macbeth
This theme plays a major role in the entirety of Macbeth
Who's ghost comes back to haunt Macbeth?
Banquo
What does Lady Macbeth tell their guests when Macbeth sees Banquo's ghost and freaks out?
He has fits like this. It's a condition he's had since he was young. Don't pay attention to it.
What was Banqou doing when he was killed?
Riding his horse through the woods
Who said "Fair is foul, and foul is fair. Hover through the fog and filthy air."?
The Witches
What year was Macbeth first performed?
1606