Macbeth - Historical Stuff
Who Said It?
Macbeth Act 1
Macbeth Act 2
Macbeth Act 3
100
In what century is Macbeth believed to have been written?
17th century (1606)
100
"Fair is foul, and foul is fair." - (Act 1 Scene 1)
The witches
100
Where do the witches plan to meet Macbeth?
On the heath...
100
Who (or what) does Banquo say he has been dreaming about?
The witches
100
Who becomes king at the start of Act 3?
Macbeth
200
Which monarch was on the English throne when Macbeth was written? (Clue: he shares his first name with this NRL player... 
King James (I)
200
"Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under't."
Lady Macbeth
200
Who reads Macbeth's letter about the witches?
Lady Macbeth...
200
Who is sleeping in Duncan's chamber, aside from Duncan?
Two guards
200
Why is Macbeth uneasy even after becoming king?
He fears Banquo's descendants will inherit the throne ("So is he mine; and in such bloody distance / That every minute of his being thrusts / Against my near’st of life." - Macbeth to the Murderers in Act 3 Scene 1)...
300
What natural order belief is reflected in Macbeth? (Hint: Great C____ of Being... and another picture clue... 
Great Chain of Being
300
"Will all great Neptune's ocean wash this blood / Clean from my hand?"
Macbeth
300
How does Duncan describe Macbeth’s castle? (Hint: he uses positive words)
This castle hath a pleasant seat. The air / Nimbly and sweetly recommends itself / Unto our gentle senses. (Act 1 Scene 6)
300
What vision does Macbeth see before killing Duncan?
A dagger...
300
How does Lady Macbeth react to Macbeth's worries about Banquo?
She tries to calm him ("Come on, gentle my lord, / Sleek o’er your rugged looks." - Lady Macbeth to Macbeth in Act 3 Scene 2)
400
Macbeth was written and performed during the reign of (the answer from this category's 200 Point question). How do historians typically refer to the era? (Hint: the J____ean era, where if you can name the Biblical character here you're more than half way... 
Jacobean era
400
"Fly, good Fleance, fly, fly, fly!"
Banquo
400
What inner conflict does Macbeth express in his soliloquy (a character speaking their thoughts aloud when they're by themselves)?
Whether or not to kill Duncan
400
What does Lady Macbeth say will wash away the guilt? Hint: a little... 
"A little water clears us of this deed" - Lady Macbeth to Macbeth in Act 2 Scene 2
400
Who escapes the murderers' attack? (Hint: related to Banquo and mentioned in 'Who Said It' category quote)
Fleance... (58:56)
500
Why did Shakespeare include witches in Macbeth?
Society's interest/intrigue in witchcraft (influenced by King James I)
500
"O valiant cousin! Worthy gentleman!"
King Duncan
500
What does Lady Macbeth fear about Macbeth's nature?
He is too kind and loyal to the king ("too full o’ the milk of human kindness" - Lady Macbeth to Macbeth in Act 1 Scene 5)
500
Who discovers Duncan's body? (Hint: Macd____)
Macduff
500
Who (or what) does Macbeth see at the banquet? Hint: B______'s ... 
Banquo's ghost...