Events
Who is the King at the start of the play?
Duncan
Who are King Duncan's sons?
Malcolm and Donalbain
What did Macbeth use to guide most of his decisions, especially later in the play?
Witches' prophecies
This adds to the tension and suspense in the play, especially before the murder of King Duncan.
Dramatic irony
What does Lady Macbeth obsess over as she goes mad?
Blood. She cannot wash off her hands
What is the only animal that can't jump?
Elephant
Who visits the banquet, upsetting Macbeth?
Banquo's Ghost
How is Macduff not of woman born?
He was born by cesarean section
Why is Fleance escape from the murderers such a big thing for Macbeth?
The witches prophecy was that Banquo's children will become kings.
Malcolm's claim about being unfit to rule is an example of this
Hyperbole
What hallucination does Macbeth have before he kills Duncan?
A bloody dagger
Which planet is the hottest in the solar system?
Venus
What does Macbeth hire three men to do?
Kill Banquo and Fleance
How does Macbeth feel about Banquo in Act 3?
He respects him but he fears his children will become king and thus make his crown "fruitless"
What is Macbeth's tragic flaw?
Ambition
*Double Jeopardy* Macbeth's "Tomorrow and tomorrow" speech is an example of this
soliloquy
How does Macduff kill Macbeth?
Beheading him
What is the most consumed chocolate bar in the world?
Snickers
*Double Jeopardy* What armies join forces against Macbeth?
The Scottish and the English
Why is the character of the porter included?
For comedic relief (a funny break from all the blood and murder)
What does Lady Macbeth think Macbeth lacks?
The manliness to follow through on his ambitions
"What's the boy Malcolm? Was he not born of woman?" is an example of a
Rhetorical question
How many apparitions do the witches show Macbeth?
Four - the armored head, the bloody child, the born with crown and branch AND the line of kings the last holding a mirror...remember that one?
Which Roman Numeral represents the number 5?
V
What does Macbeth hear a voice saying after murdering the King?
That he murdered sleep
Who is framed for the murder of King Duncan, and what was their supposed motivations?
Malcolm/Donalbain (to seize the throne)
Servants (bribed to)
*Double Jeopardy* This theme is reflected in the witches' prophecies
Not everything is as it seems (Perception vs reality)
What are the 3 characteristics of a tragic hero?
1) is of high social rank
2) has a tragic flaw that leads to downfall
3) suffers ruin or death
Siward said his son had died an honorable death because his wounds were located where?
On the front of his body
What is the largest ocean in the world?
Pacific