| Who are the first characters to appear in this play? | Three Witches |
| What is the weather like at the beginning of the play? | Lightning and thunder |
| What do the witches vow to do at the beginning of the play? | Meet again |
| When do the witches want to meet? | After a mighty battle |
| Where does the sun seem to set at the beginning of the play? | The heath |
| Where is the play set? | Scotland |
| Who do the witches plan to meet after parting in Act 1, Scene 1? | Macbeth |
| What do the witches sense in the air in Act 1, Scene 1? | Something murky |
| What are the witches anticipating at the beginning of the play? | Something to happen on a larger scale |
| What do the witches say are their greatest pleasure in life? | Deceiving |
| How many witches are there? | Three |
| What kind of land is featured in Act 1, Scene 1? | Desert |
| Who of the following is NOT found in Act 1, Scene 2?Malcom, Macbeth, Duncan, or Lennox | Macbeth |
| Where does Duncan decide to camp at the beginning of the play? | Forrest |
| Who does Duncan meet as he sets up camp at the beginning of the play? | A wounded soldier |
| What title does Duncan hold? | King |
| What did Macbeth do to Macdonwald? | Ripped him in half with his sword |
| Who is the main enemy of Scotland at the time of this play? | Norway |
| In Act 1, Scene 2, why does the sergeant not finish telling Duncan of the battle? | He faints from loss of blood |
| Who is assisting the main enemy of Scotland at the time of this play? | The Thane of Cawdor |
| Who is sent for help the wounded sergeant? (Act 1, Scene 2) | A surgeon |
| Who owns the victory of the battle between Scotland and its main enemy? | Duncan |
| What must the loser of the battle between Scotland and it’s enemy do in order to bury their dead men? | Pay a tribute |
| Who is the hero of the battle between Scotland and its main enemy? | Macbeth |
| Where do the witches go after Scotland’s battle is over? | The heath |
| Who offends the first witch? (Act 1, Scene 3) | A sailor’s wife |
| How is the first witch offended? (Act 1, Scene 3) | The sailor’s wife will not share chestnuts with her |
| What does the first witch do to get her revenge on the person who offended her? (Act 1, Scene 3) | Curses the sailor with lack of sleep and fatigue |
| What is Macbeth’s first reaction to the witches? | Surprised and disgusted |
| What do the witches tell Macbeth he will become? (Act 1, Scene 3) | The Thane of Cawdor |
| What happens to the original Thane of Cawdor? | He is to be executed |
| Who is to be the new Thane of Cawdor? | Macbeth |
| What does Malcolm tell Duncan the Thane of Cawdor just before the new Thane is named? | He died with dignity |
| How are Malcolm and Duncan related? | Malcolm is Duncan’s son |
| In an aside to the audience, what does Macbeth say he is carrying? (Act 1, Scene 4) | Black and deep desires |
| What title is Malcolm given after the battle is over? | Prince of Cumberland |
| Where is Macbeth’s castle? | Inverness |
| How does Lady Macbeth hear about the prophecy of the witches? | Her husband writes a letter about it |
| How does Macbeth refer to his wife after she hears about the prophecy from the witches? | His dearest partner in greatness |
| What does Lady Macbeth plan after hearing about the prophecy of the witches? | The murder of the King |
| What does Lady Macbeth tell her husband to do in front of the king when he comes to their home? | Play the innocent |
| What does Lady Macbeth says she has in her mind after hearing the prophecy of the witches? | A serpent’s cunning |
| Which of these is NOT a guest as Macbeth’s castle after the battle?Angus, Lennox, Donalbain, or Macdonwald? | Macdonwald |
| what does Banquo say about Macbeth’s castle when he first arrives there? | It is pleasant and inviting |
| Who is the first to greet Duncan at Macbeth’s castle? | Lady Macbeth |
| What does Duncan say gave Macbeth speed after the battle? | Love for his wife |
| How does Lady Macbeth act when the king arrives at her castle? (Act 1, Scene 6) | Warm and inviting |
| What is so surprising about the way Lady Macbeth treats the king when he arrives at her castle? (Act 1, Scene 6) | She is planning his murder |
| What does Macbeth say about killing Duncan after Duncan arrives at his castle? | It is not the time |
| What does Macbeth say he will have to do if he is caught murdering the king? | Kill himself |
| What two reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan? | Macbeth is his hot and he is a kinsman |
| What does Macbeth say the people would do if Duncan were killed? | Cry |
| What does Lady Macbeth say she would do before breaking a promise? | Kill her own child |
| Who does Lady Macbeth want to frame for Duncan’s murder? | His chamberlains |
| How are Banquo and Fleance related? | Banquo is Fleance’s father |
| What does Banquo suffer from on his first night in Macbeth’s castle? | Bad thoughts |
| What does Duncan give Lady Macbeth? (Act 2, Scene 1) | A diamond |
| What does Banquo wish to speak with Macbeth about on his first night in Macbeth’s castle? | the witches |
| What does Macbeth see in a vision just as he is about to murder the king? | A dagger |
| What does Macbeth ask his wife to prepare for him for after he has completed his chore? (Act 2, Scene 1) | A drink |
| What does Lady Macbeth give the chamberlains to make them sleep? | Wine |
| What gave Lady Macbeth the courage to continue with her plot? (Act 2, Scene 2) | An owl shriek |
| What does a voice tell Macbeth he shall do no more after killing Duncan? | Sleep |
| What does Macbeth ask mighty Neptune for help with? | Washing blood off his hands |
| What color does Macbeth say he shall make the green sea? | Red |
| How is the Porter speaking of death when he first appears on stage? | He is telling knock-knock jokes about death |
| What did Lennox tell Macbeth about the night of Duncan’s murder? | He was kept awake by strange noises and lamentations |
| Who is the first person to see the king dead? | Macduff |
| How is Lady Macbeth told of the king’s murder the morning after? | A bell is tolled |
| What is Lady Macbeth’s reaction when she is told of the king’s death the morning after? | She acts shocked |
| Where does Donalbain go after Duncan’s death? | Ireland |
| How old is the Old Man? | 70 |
| Who is speaking with the Old Man when he first appears on stage? | Ross |
| Where is the Old Man standing when he first appears on stage? | Outside Macbeth’s castle |
| Which of the following is NOT a strange anomaly seen by the Old Man? -Owls flying at noon-Horses eating each other -Darkness at noon day -A great falcon being killed by a mousing owl | Owl flying at noon |
| Who does Macduff think is responsible for killing Duncan? | The Chamberlains |
| Where is Macbeth going to be crowned king? | Scone |
| What does Banquo acknowledge in hi soliloquy at the beginning of Act 3? | The truthfulness of the witches’ prophecy |
| How does Banquo know that Macbeth will not remain king? | Banquo’s son were prophesied to be kings |
| Who is the chief guest at Macbeth’s celebration feast? | Banquo |
| Who does Macbeth hire after Banquo leaves the castle for the day? (Act 2, Scene 1) | Murderers |
| What does Macbeth feel that Banquo has stripped him of? | His lineage |
| Why is Banquo no able to attend the banquet until nightfall? | He has a long ride to make |
| Who does Banquo think killed Duncan? | Macbeth |
| What is Lady Macbeth assured of after Banquo rises away from the castle? (Act 3, Scene 2) | Banquo will be in attendance that night |
| What news does Macbeth choose to not tell his wife after Banquo rides away from the castle? (Act 3, Scene 2) | He has a plan to kill Banquo |
| Who has sole responsibility for the impending doom of Banquo? | Macbeth |
| Why is Macbeth plotting to kill Banquo at all? | The prophecy of Banquo’s sons becoming kings |
| What does Macbeth think his wife will do after she hears of Banquo’s murder? | Celebrate |
| Who kills Banquo? | Hired murderers |
| Where does Banquo’s killers wait for him? | A park |
| Who escapes the ambush on Banquo? (Act 3, Scene 3) | His son |
| How is Macbeth’s plan not fulfilled in Banquo’s murder? | Banquo’s son escapes |
| Where is Banquo killed | Near the palace |
| What does the person who escaped the ambush on Banquo do? (Act 3, Scene 3) | Ride away at top speed |
| Who of the following in NOT in attendance in the hall when the banquet begins? (Act 3, Scene 3)-Donalbain -Ross-Macbeth-Lennox | Donalbain |
| Who appears at the door when the banquet first begins? | The murderer |
| What does Macbeth tell the unexpected visitor to the hall at the beginning of the banquet to do? | Stand outside |
| Where did Banquo receive 20 gashes? | His head |
| What news terrifies Macbeth at his banquet? | Fleance escaped |
| What does Macbeth see at the banquet that no one else does? | Banquo’s ghost |
| Who do the witches meet with the morning after Banquo’s murder? | Hecate |
| What are the witches rebuked for the morning after Banquo’s murder? | Not alerting Hecate about Macbeth |
| What do the witches plan to show Macbeth the morning after Banquo’s murder? | His destiny |
| What do the witches plan to harvest from the moon? | A Vaporous drop |
| What do the witches plan to do with that which they harvest from the moon? | Create evil spirits |
| After the murders of Duncan and Banquo, what do the witches view Macbeth as? | A wayward son |
| Who does Lennox speak to about Banquo’s death? | A lord |
| Where does Macduff go after Banquo’s murder? | Ireland |
| What is Macduff doing as he flees after Banquo’s death? | Plotting against Macbeth |
| Who is Duncan’s heir? | Malcolm |
| What does Macduff do when summoned by Macbeth? (Act 3, Scene 6) | Refuses to come |
| Who is helping Macduff when he flees after Banquo’s murder? | Malcom |
| What are the witches doing at the beginning of Act 4? | Stirring things in their cauldron |
| What do the witches do at the beginning of Act 4 when they are joined by Hecate? | Dance and sing |
| What is the first apparition to appear to Macbeth’s when he meets with the witches? | A bloody child |
| What is the third apparition to appear to Macbeth when he meets with the witches? | A child holding a branch |
| What does the first apparition warn Macbeth against? | The Thane of Fife |
| What does Lady Macbeth say her husband’s flight makes her look like? | A traitor |
| Who is with Lady Macbeth in her castle when she hears her husband has fled? | Her son |
| Who of the following has NOT fled the country by Act 4, Scene 2?-Malcolm -Donalbain -Macduff -Ross | Ross |
| What does Ross say about Macduff after he has fled? | He is noble and wise |
| What does Macduff’s son compare himself to when he hears that his father has fled? | A bird |
| What happens to Macduff’s family after he has fled the country? | They are murdered |
| What does Malcolm tell Macduff after they have both fled? | He is filled with sadness |
| What does Macduff tell Malcolm to do after they have both fled? | Be strong and take up his sword |
| What does Macduff promise Malcolm he is not? (Act 4, Scene 4) | A traitor |
| Why is Malcolm afraid to take up the crown? | He has many vices |
| Why does Malcolm lie to Macduff about being a lusty man? | He is testing Macduff |
| What does Macduff do when he hears his family has been murdered? | Swears vengeance on Macbeth |
| Where does the first scene in Act 5 take place? | An anteroom in Macbeth’s castle |
| Who are speaking at the beginning of Act 5? | A gentlewoman and a doctor |
| What has been happening to Lady Macbeth since Banquo’s death? | She has been sleepwalking |
| What is Lady Macbeth trying to do while she is sleeping? | Wash her hands |
| What is so surprising to Lady Macbeth about an old man? (Act 5, Scene 1) | How much blood he has |
| What does a doctor say Lady Macbeth needs to heal? | A priest |
| Who of the following is NOT among the soldiers in Dunsinane?-Merteith -Donalbain-Angus-Lennox | Donalbain |
| What do the soldiers in Dunsinane enter with? (Act 5, Scene 2) | A drum and colors |
| Where is Malcolm when the other soldiers are at Dunsinane? | Bimam Wood |
| What has caused Macbeth’s fiery rage while the soldiers are all in Dunsinane? | His secret murders |
| How do the soldiers in Dunsinane plan to murge Macbeth of his anger? | Righteous war |
| Why is Macbeth not at all disturbed by the war drums? | He feel protected from his enemies |
| What does Macebeth ask his doctors to do when he hears the war drums form Dunisnane? | Stop giving him reports |
| What is the one thing that will frighten Macbeth? | Seeing the wood move the castle |
| How many soldiers are in Dunsinane? (Act 5, Scene 3) | 10,000 |
| What does Macbeth call his servant who tried to warm him of the encroaching army? | A coward |
| What does Macbeth ask Seyton to do as the army approaches? (Act 5, Scene 3) | Prepare his armor |
| What makes Macbeth feel invincible in Act 5? | The prophecy of the witches |
| Who is the leader of the army at Dunsinane? | General Siward |
| What do the men in Dunsinane use as camouflage? | Branches from trees in the wood |
| who suggests the form of camouflage that the army in Dunsinane uses? | Malcolm |
| What is the army in Dunisnane trying to hide with their unique camouflage? | Their numbers |
| What has most of Macbeth’s army done while the army of Dunisnane prepares for battle? | Fled |
| How does Macbeth feel about what his army has done while the army in Dunsinane prepares for battle? | He is still confident that he will win |
| What is Macbeth’s title in the castle at Dunisnane? | King |
| What does Macbeth think will happen to his enemies while he is in his castle? | They will starve and suffer with ague |
| What is the source of the shrill cry Macbeth hears as the army approaches his castle? (Act 5, Scene 5) | His wife has died |
| What does Macbeh fear his future will be after finding out the source of the shrill cry? (Act 5, Scene 5) | Dusty death |
| How does Macbeth hear that Birmam Wood is moving towards the castle? | His sentry tells him |
| How does Lady Macbeth die? | Suicide |
| What does the army at Dunsinane do when they reach the castle? | Rest |
| What does Malcolm tell the army to do when they reach the castle at Dunisnane? | Put down their branches |
| Who will lead the first assault on the castle? (Act 5, Scene 6) | Siward |
| Why is Macbeth afraid when the army reaches the castle when he has been so confident until then? | The witches warnings are coming true |
| Where did the army get the boughs they are holding? | From Birmam wood |
| What were the boughs held by the army used for? | Camouflage |
| Where is the army at Dunisnane from? | England |
| What does Macbeth decide he must do when he sees the army at his castle? (Act 5 Scene 7) | Make a stand |
| Who is the first person killed by Macbeth in the battle at his castle? | Young Siward |
| How does Macbeth fell about his first killing in the battle? (Act 5, Scene 7) | Confident |
| Who wants to take revenge personally on Macbeth during the battle at the castle? | Macduff |
| Why is Macbeth not afraid of the man sworn to take revenge on him? | The prophecy from the witches give him courage |
| What does Macbeth say he will not do when he sees two angry and armed men approach him in the castle? (Act 5, Scene 8) | Fall on his sword |
| How was Macduff born? | Ripped from his mother’s womb |
| Why is Macduff’s birth so important to the plot? | Macbeth cannot be killed by a man born naturally of a women |
| What does Macduff call Macbeth as they fight? | A tyrant |
| What brings Siward comfort when he hears of his son’s death? | He died nobly |
| Who is crowned king at the end of the play? | Malcolm |
Macbeth Study Guide Questions for Final Exam
July 2, 2019