| The play was written in honor of whom? | King James I (Of Scotland) |
| Portions of the play were drawn from which text? | The chronicles (of England, Scotland, and Ireland) |
| Most horrific murder by Macbeth | Macduff’s family (No motive) |
| Which century is it set in? | 11th |
| Setting | Scotland |
| The Scots are at war with | Norway |
| How is Macbeth made Thane of Cawdor | Executed (so the king named Macbeth the new thane) |
| Prophecies told to Banquo | His sons will be kings (“Lesser than Macbeth and greater, not so happy, yet much happier”) |
| Witches characterized (Act 1 Scene 1) | Stereotypical |
| How do witches play a role in setting the stage for the rest of the play (Act 1 Scene 1) | (Cause Macbeth to become power hungry– Controversy of Fate vs Free will) |
| Short speech spoken by a character apart from others in which inner thoughts are revealed | Aside |
| What Lady Macbeth mean: “Hie thee hither, / that I may pour my spirits in thine ear, / And chastise with valor of my tongue / all that impedes from the golden round” | She’s trying to convince Macbeth to kill the king although he does not think it is a good idea |
| Who does Duncan designate as prince of Cumberland? | Malcolm |
| What is blank verse, and why did Shakespeare probably choose to write it in this verse form? | No set rhyme or meter |
| Act 2 Scene 2: What signals that the murder has been accomplished? | The owl, crickets |
| Macbeth declares he will “sleep no more” because he believes… | He killed sleep (He killed Duncan in his sleep) |
| Old Man’s dialogue (Act 2 Scene 5) What symbolizes King Duncan/ Macbeth | (Duncan) Falcon (Macbeth) Owl |
| Reason Lady Macbeth does not kill Duncan | He resembled her father |
| What is being suggested when Lady Macbeth says “My hands are of your color, but I shame to wear a heart so white” | She is guilty too, but act’s innocent |
| What vision does Macbeth see at the beginning of Act 2 when he is alone? | A dagger |
| Who is arranged to be blamed for the murder of King Duncan? | The guards |
| Who places the daggers in the scene? | Lady Macbeth |
| Who is Duncan’s body discovered by? | Macduff |
| Who kills the guards? | Macbeth (In his “anger” and Lady Macbeth faints at this point to keep the attention off of Macbeth) |
| What do Malcolm and Donalbain do after hearing of King Duncan’s death? | Flee (Malcom- England, Donalbain- Ireland) |
| What do disturbances in the natural world mirror? | Disturbance in the human world (Murders, corruption, etc) |
| What action emphacizes Macduff’s opposition to Macbeth? | Doesn’t attend corronation |
| What does Macbeth say to the killers to persuade them to kill Banquo? | Caused their poverty |
| What is the cause of Macbeth’s irrational behavior at the banquet? | Sees Banquo’s ghost (Lady Macbeth claims it is an “illness” and he has had occasional fits since he was a child) |
| Macbeth says to Lady in Act 3 Scene 4 “We are but young in deed,” he means that they are… | (They will become less emotional as they kill more people) |
| What type of conflict is it when Macbeth sees Banquos ghost at the banquet? | Inner- conflict (guilty conscious) |
| L Macbeth claims “Nought’s had, all’s spent, / where our desire is got without content” means… | (They got what they wanted, but they are not happy as a result) |
| Macbeth says “Upon my head they have placed a fruitless crown / and put a barren scepter in my gripe” he means.. | (He feels empty/ unfulfilled with his kingdom) |
| Why does Macbeth fear Banquo? | Prophecy |
| What is suggested when the witches say “Something wicked this way comes” | Macbeth’s downfall is nearing, something bad is coming |
| Which characters act as a foil to Macbeth? | Banquo/ Macduff |
| In act 4, why does Macbeth visit the witches? | To secure his power (Asks what he should fear) |
| The end of act 4 foreshadows a conflict between whom? | Macbeth and Macduff |
| First apparition, says | Armed head, beware Macduff |
| Second apparition, says | Bloody child, none of woman born should harm Macbeth |
| Third apparition, says | Crowned child, will not be defeated until the “woods move” |
| What does Macbeth have done in retaliation against Macduff? | Kills his family |
| What does Malcom urge Macduff to do when he receives his sad news? | Send forces to kill him |
| Why does Malcom misrepresent himself to Macduff? | To test his loyalty |
| At what point does Macbeth begin to realize he has been tricked by the prophecies? | The messenger tells him that the Birnam woods have begun to move |
| How does Macbeth revert to his older self in Act 5 | Shows character traits bravery, valiant, courageous at war |
| Why does Shakespeare portray Macbeth as admirable at the end of the play? | Sympathy for tragic hero |
| When an actor is alone on stage and makes a speech | Soliloquoy |
| The cleaning up / untying of the complications of the plot in a play is called | Denoument |
| What are the reasons that Macbeth kills for not wanting to kill Duncan? | He is his host, he has served as a good king, loyalty |
| How does Macbeth’s courage in battle at the end of the play affect the reader? | Sympathy |
| What is the problem that plagues Lady at the beginning of Act 5? | Guilt and insomnia |
| What does Lady insist she have by her at all times? | Candle |
| Macbeth expresses disappointment that old age will not bring him what things? | honor, obedience, love, many friends |
| Why does Macbeth at first want to avoid a fight with Macduff? | First apparition “Beware Macduff” |
| Until the very end, what does Macbeth believe will save him? | The prophecy |
| Macduff is able to kill Macbeth because | C-section |
| At the end of the play, what does Malcom say happens to Lady Macbeth? | Suicide |
| What is most likely the psychological turning point/ climax of the play? | Fleance escapes |
Macbeth Final Exam Study Guide
July 26, 2019