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ACT I
ACT II
ACT III
ACT IV
ACT V
100
What does Macbeth forget to do after he murders Duncan?
He forgot to plant the daggers on the guards.
100
How does Macbeth convince the murderers to kill Banquo?
He says that Banquo was the one who was responsible for their past grievances. He says that Banquo has previously wronged them.
100
What is the next murder that Macbeth orders? (after Banquo)
Macduff's family
100
What is wrong with Lady Macbeth?
She's sleep walking and "washing" her hands. She feels guilty of everything that has happened because of her.
200
Who is named the Prince of Cumberland?
Malcolm
200
Why didn't Lady Macbeth kill Duncan?
She says because he resembled her father, otherwise she would have done it herself.
200
How is Macbeth different by this Act?
He plans the murder of Banquo, he's more assertive and takes control. He's also more paranoid and he's worried that Banquo's line will be a threat to him.
200
How does Lady Macduff feel about her husband?
She's upset and thinks he's a traitor. She's mad that he's left the family vulnerable.
200
What does Macduff reveal about himself?
He says he is not of "woman born."
300
What is ironic about Macbeth being named Thane of Cawdor?
The original Thane of Cawdor was a traitor and now that Macbeth is named Thane of Cawdor, he too will end up being a traitor.
300
Who finds Duncan's body?
Macduff
300
How shows up to the banquet? Who misses the banquet?
Banquo's Ghost;Macduff
300
What does Macduff want from Malcolm?
Macduff wants Malcolm's help in overthrowing Macbeth. He wants Malcolm to be king and save Scotland.
300
What is Macbeth's tragic flaw?
His blinding ambition
400
What is Lady Macbeth worried about when she gets the letter from her husband?
She's worried that although Macbeth has ambition, he doesn't have what it takes to follow through.
400
Where do Malcolm and Donalbain decide to go?
Malcolm went to England and Donalbain to Ireland.
400
How does Lady Macbeth cover up her husband's bizarre behavior at the banquet?
She said he's ill that its a fit that he's had since he was a child.
400
Describe the 3 apparitions.
1. armored head - beware Macduff 2. bloody child- no one of woman born can harm Macbeth 3. a crowned child holding a tree branch- Macbeth wont be vanquished until Great Birnam Wood moves up Dunsinane Hill
400
What does Macbeth realize about the witches?
That they tricked him with words and false promises.
500
Why doesn't Macbeth want to kill Duncan?
Duncan is... 1. a good king/good person 2. his kinsmen 3. his guest
500
What reason does Macbeth give for killing the guards?
He said because he was in a fit of rage over the death of his king.
500
Where does Macbeth decide to go? Why?
Macbeth goes to find the witches. He wants to see what the future holds for him because he's paranoid and feels threatened by Macduff.
500
What does Malcolm say he would do if he were king?
He says he's going to make Macbeth look like a lamb, that he's going to be worse. He's going to take land and money from nobles, he's going to take any woman he wants, and he's going to do whatever he pleases.
500
What do Malcolm's troops do with Birnam Wood? Who does Macbeth kill in battle?
They take Birnam Wood and use the branches to conceal their numbers. Macbeth kills Young Siward.