Act 1
What reward is given to Macbeth for his role in the war?
Thane of Cawdor
What does Duncan give his hostess to show his gratitude?
A diamond
How many men does Macbeth employ for Banquo's murder?
2
After seeing the witches, Macbeth orders the death of
Macduff's family
What do the doctor and gentlewoman see Lady Macbeth doing?
She is sleepwalking
How does Macbeth feel about Duncan?
He likes Duncan
What is Macbeth anticipating in his dream about the dagger?
Murdering Duncan
Who else besides Banquo does Macbeth want to be killed?
Fleance (Banquo's son)
What is the sad news that Ross is hesitant to tell Macduff?
His family is dead
What does Macbeth want the doctor to do for his wife?
Ease her suffering
When Lady Macbeth hears of the witches' predictions in the letter, what are her thoughts?
That they will come true
What did Lady Macbeth do to the guards to make them sleep?
Got them drunk
How many murderers appear on the scene?
3
What news does Lennox bring Macbeth?
Macduff has fled to England
What trick does Malcolm use to hide the number of men in his army?
He has his men cut off tree branches and use them as camouflage
How does Lady Macbeth convince him to go on with the murder?
Questioning his man-hood
What does Lady Macbeth intend to do with Duncan's blood?
Smear it on the guards
Who does Macbeth fear because of his absence at the banquet?
Macduff
What is Macbeth's attitude towards the witches this time?
demanding
What is Macbeth's reaction to Lady Macbeth's death?
Calm
Who is the more powerful character in this Act?
Lady Macbeth
Where does Malcolm go?
England
Why did Macduff go to England?
Get help taking out Macbeth
What does Malcolm resolve to do by the end of Act 4?
Malcolm decides that he will go and overthrow Macbeth.
How does Macbeth die?
Macduff fights him and beheads him