ACT I
Why didn't lady Macbeth kill King Duncan herself?
She reminded her of her father.
Why does Banquo question the prophesy that witch gave him?
Because Macbeths prophesies have come true and he lies awake wondering why his have not yet come true.
Why does Macbeth ask Banquo how long he will be when he goes ride horses with his son?
Because Macbeth wants him to be back for his dinner so that his plan of murdering Banquo and his son can succeed.
What figurative language does Porter use to portray alcohol?
personification
who's son was prophesied to become King?
Banquo
Why was the thane of cawdor sentenced to death?
he committed treason against Duncan
Why is Banquo having trouble sleeping?
Who does Macduff go to England to obtain the aide of?
King Edward and Lord sinward
What does the Porter express that alcohol
equivocator
who were the sons of Duncan?
Malcolm and Donalbain.
what did the first witch say she would do to the sailor?
She would take all of his water and food, control the winds, and take over the ship
When Macbeth is headed to kill Duncan, what does he ask the earth to do?
To help him move quietly and don't make sounds
why is Hecate angry?
The witches didn't consult her before conducting in fatal affairs with Macbeth
What does an owl shreaking indicate?
bad news
Who comes to Macbeth's palace to wake Duncan?
Macduff
Why is lady Macbeth worried about Macbeth?
She doesn't think he is capable of murdering Duncan.
Who is the first to act on his suspicions of Macbeth killing Duncan?
Macduff
When Macbeth states "We have scorched the snake,not killed it", what figurative language is he using?
metaphor
What figurative language is a Gorgon an example of?
allusion
Who provides comic relief after the death of Duncan?
Porter
Who delivers the news that the thane betrayed Scottland?
Ross
What does Macbeth compare Duncans wounds to?
Holes in a castle wall
Who is the first person to get up and leave the dinner table because of Macbeth's obsured actions?
Ross
What is the first thing Macduff says when he sees Duncans dead body?
"O horror horror horror"
Who says that he saw a falcon being attacked midair by an owl, and says in all of his years he has not seen anything like this?
The old man