Act 1
How does Lady Macbeth make sure that her husband goes through with murdering Duncan?
She insults his manhood.
Who said "A little water clears us of this deed"?
Lady Macbeth
Who escapes the three murderers? (Need a name)
Fleance
What did the 3 apparitions from Act 4, Scene 1 look like?
1- a floating head in a helmet
2- a bloody child
3- a child king with a tree in his hand
Who kills Macbeth?
MacDUFF
How does Duncan reward Macbeth for his bravery in battle?
Duncan makes Macbeth the Thane of Cawdor.
How does Macbeth justify murdering Duncan's servants?
He flew into a rage upon seeing them covered in Duncan's blood / assumed they were the murders.
What worries Macbeth about the prophecy pertaining to Banquo?
That Banquo's sons will be King, not Macbeth's.
What significant information did each of the apparitions tell Macbeth?
1- Beware Macduff
2- Nobody born of a woman can harm Macbeth.
3- Macbeth will never be defeated until Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinae Hill.
What happens in the end to Lady Macbeth?
She commits suicide.
What does Lady Macbeth fear after reading the letter Macbeth sends her?
That he is too full of the milk of human kindness/ he won't have what it takes to seize the crown.
Why do Malcolm & Donalbain flee?
They fear for their lives after the death of their father (King Duncan).
At the banquet, how does Lady Macbeth try to account for Macbeth's odd behavior?
She says he has had fits since he was a child.
How does Malcolm test Macduff's honesty?
Malcolm tells Macduff all the reasons he (Malcolm) is unfit to be king of Scotland.
What is Lady Macbeth doing in Act 5, Scene 1?
She is sleepwalking and washing her hands.
Why, in Macbeth's opinion, is the murder of Duncan so wrong? (2 Reasons- You must name BOTH to get the points)
Reason 1- Duncan is his King.
Reason 2- Duncan is a guest in Macbeth's home, Rules of Hospitality
Act 2, Scene 2 begins with Lady Macbeth admitting to consuming _________ in order to fulfill her role in the plot to murder Duncan.
Alcohol
What has Macbeth convinced the murders of about Banquo?
That Banquo is the reason their lives are bad. Banquo is the reason they are in poverty.
What does Macbeth decide to change about himself at the end of Act 4, scene 1 after receiving the prophecies from the witches and apparitions?
He's going to be a man of action; no more worrying about what he's going to do, just doing it.
In what way is Macduff not of a woman born?
He was born via C-section.
Why does Shakespeare open the play with the witches?
To build suspense / let us form opinions about Macbeth prior to meeting him.
Which living character decides NOT to attend Macbeth's coronation? (Witches don't count)
MacDUFF
Why is Hecate upset?
The witches gave Macbeth prophecies without her.
What is the purpose of the exchange between Lady MacDUFF & her son?
To restate the theme of the play, that things are not always as they seem.
How did Birnam Wood come to Dunsinane Hill?
Malcolm's army cut off branches from the woods to hide their numbers as they advanced towards Macbeth's castle.