Macbeth- Act 1 and 2 Test

Duncan King of Scotland
Malcolm and Donaldbain heirs to the throne, children of Duncan, fled after Duncan was killed
The Witches mythical creatures who gave Banquo and Macbeth their prophecies
Macbeth Thane of Glamis, Soon-to-be Thane of Cawdor, and soon-to-be KING of Scotland, one of the commanders of the Scottish army
Banquo other commander of the Scottish army
Fleance son of Banquo, Banquo thinks he will be king
Macduff a thane of Scotland, went to go with Lennox to check on the King at Macbeth’s castle, also went to go tell Ross and the old man that Macbeth is now the new King of Scotland
Lennox a thane of Scotland, went to go with Lennox to check on the King at Macbeth’s castle
Ross a thane of Scotland, informed King Duncan on how the war went, discussing with an old man about King Duncan’s death
Lady Macbeth wife of Macbeth, ambitious about Macbeth’s plan on killing Duncan
Macbeth atributes brave, ambitious, self-doubting
Lady Macbeth atributes plotting, ambitious, violent
Witches’ atributes toy with human lives, prophesive, weird, creepy, speak in poetry
paradox a contradiction
Act 1, scene 1 Scene Summary: The witches discuss about meeting with Macbeth after the battle with Norway
Act 1, scene 2 Scene Summary: The captain tells King Duncan about the battle; Scotland won. Macbeth has fought bravely, and he is rewarded with the worthy name: Thane of Cawdor
Act 1, scene 3 Scene Summary: The witches tell Macbeth and Banquo their prophecies
Act 1, scene 4 Scene Summary: King Duncan congratulates Macbeth and Banquo on their win. He tells them that Malcolm will be the next king
Act 1, scene 5 Lady Macbeth reads Macbeth’s letter and greets him when he comes home. They discuss about how Macbeth will kill Duncan, Lady Macbeth decides she wants to take part in this murder