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This act begins with Macbeth having doubts about murdering the King, but he soon talks himself into following through with the murder. Macbeth is unable to finishes the murder, as a result Lady Macbeth is forced to finish the deed. The next morning, Macduff and Lennox arrive at Macbeth's, where Macduff discovers the dead body of King Duncan. All are shocked and Macbeth denies everything. The guards are immediately suspect and Macbeth quickly kills them to cover up any loose-ends. Malcolm and Donalbain, the King's sons, flee the castle because they are afraid that they will be blamed for the murder of their father.
What is Act 2?
100
This character, whose future is predicted by the 3 weird sisters, is killed while departing from the Castle Inverness
Who is Banquo
100
If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me. Act 1, Scene 1
Who is Macbeth?
100
The place where Shakespeare was born
What is Stratford-Upon-Avon?
100
Symbolizes life and death (Two words)
What is light and dark
200
DAILY DOUBLE!!! Macbeth confronts the three witches who create three apparitions. These apparitions lead Macbeth to believe that he cannot be killed by any man, giving him a false sense of security. He then plans to send murderers to the castle of Macduff (who is in England) in order to kill his family. Meanwhile, Macduff is in England begging Malcolm to return to Scotland and seize the throne from Macbeth who has become a tyrant. Malcolm tests Macduff's loyalty to Scotland and himself, and after being satisfied with Macduff's responses, he agrees to wage war against Macbeth.
What is Act 4?
200
Macbeth, despite being warned to beware of this character, ignores the witches warning due to overconfidence, and this character eventually decapitates him, and liberated Scotland from the tyrant ruler.
Who is Macduff?
200
Come, you spirits. That tend on mortal thoughts! Unsex me here, and fill me from the crown to the toe, top-full of direst cruelty; make thick my blood. Act 1, Scene 5
Who is Lady Macbeth?
200
She was Shakespeare's wife
Who is Anne Hathaway?
200
What does wearing other people's clothing represent?
What is the theft of power or unrightfully acquired power?
300
This act begins with three witches deciding that they will meet again when the war between Scotland and Norway is over. When the war is over, the king of Scotland, Duncan, rewards Macbeth for his valiant efforts in the war by giving him Thaneship of Cawdor. During this act, Macbeth and Banquo meet the three witches. They prophesize that Macbeth will become the Thane of Cawdor and eventually the King of Scotland, while Banquo’s decedents will become king. When Lady Macbeth hears about the prophesy she manipulates Macbeth into killing King Duncan.
What is Act 1?
300
DAILY DOUBLE!!! He is one of Macbeth’s relatives, and a close friend. He praises Macbeth for his valiant effort in war. He is later betrayed by him, and is murdered.
Who is Duncan
300
DAILY DOUBLE!!! What's done is done. Act 3, Scene 4
Who is Lady Macbeth?
300
DAILY DOUBLE The name of the group that Shakespeare performed with
What is Lord Chamberlain's Men (The King's Men)?
300
What is the emotion of guilt represented by?
What is blood?
400
Lady Macbeth has finally gone mad with guilt over the murders. The once strong and ruthless woman is now a scared child. Doctors are unable to help her. Some of the Scottish lords are discussing Macbeth's state of mind and have come to the conclusion that they will help Malcolm and Macduff in the fight against Macbeth. Of course, Macbeth isn't really concerned because believes in the prophecy which insures that he cannot be killed by any man born of woman. Macbeth confronts Macduff and learns that Macduff was ripped was born by a C-section and thus not naturally born by a women. As a result, Macbeth is killed by Macduff. Malcolm then becomes the rightful King of Scotland.
What is Act 5?
400
He is the first to escape to England, fearing for his life. He eventually leads an army to challenge Macbeth, along with 10,000 English soldiers.
Who is Malcolm?
400
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage, and then is heard no more. Act 5, Scene 5
Who is Macbeth?
400
The poetic form that Shakespeare wrote in
What is blank verse, Iambic pentameter?
400
DAILY DOUBLE!!! What are the three symbols of death?
What is the Raven’s croak, the owl, and the ringing of the bell.
500
Banquo begins to suspect Macbeth for the murder of King Duncan and Macbeth sends out two assassins to kill Banquo and his son. Banquo is murdered but his son escapes. Soon after, Macbeth holds a large banquet inviting all of the lords of Scotland. The ghost of Banquo presents itself to Macbeth. Macbeth begins to rant and rave, making the other guests uneasy. Lady Macbeth tries to cover up the situation by saying Macbeth is prone to these kind of fits. Macduff does not attend this banquet because he has sailed to England in search of help in overturning Macbeth.
What is Act 3?
500
This character later expresses remorse for the killings of Duncan and Banquo, and tries to “wash the blood” off their hands.
Who is Lady Macbeth
500
Hail, King! For so thou art. Behold where stands the usurper’s cursed head. The time is free. Act 5, Scene 8
Who is Macduff?
500
The number of plays that Shakespeare is credited with.
What is thirty-seven?
500
What does Macbeth disrupt when he becomes King? (Hint: this is observed by the old man)
What is the balance of power?