| for whom are the witches waiting? | Macbeth |
| what is king duncan’s reaction to the news that Cawdor is a traitor? What will happen to his title? | King Duncan was disappointed and betrayed. Macbeth will recieve the title of Thane of Cawdor. |
| How do the witches greet Macbeth? | Hail Thane of Glamis. Hail thane of Cawdor. Hail King hereafter |
| What predictions do the witches make? | The witches prophesize will become King and Banquo will be the father to a ling of kings. |
| Do macbeth and Banquo have the same reaction to Ross’ news? | Macbeth is stunned and in awe that the predictions may come true. Banquo is weary, feels they are not to trusted |
| What kind of person is Duncan? | Duncan is a good king and not a good judge of character |
| What an announcement is made about Malcom? What is macbeths reaction? | Malcom is named the heir to the throne; he is named the Prince of Cumberland. He is determined to kill the king; he is upset |
| How did Lady Macbeth find out about the witches prophesies? | Lady Macbeth receives a letter from Macbeth |
| What is lady Macbeth’s main concern about her husband? | He is a coward; he is not strong enough. He is too soft/kind. He lacks the courage to do it himself. |
| Did you find it amusing that Lady Macbeth was so pleasant to Duncan? Why? | It is dramatic irony because she has already plotted Duncan’s murder. |
| How willing is Macbeth to go along with Lady Macbeth’s plan doe him to attain the throne? | He is unwilling at first, but lady Macbeth convinces him to kill Duncan. |
| How does Lady Macbeth convince Macbeth to murder Duncan? | She questions his manhood; she would be able to keep her word and gives him the details of the crime. Keeping his word a test of his love for her. |
| What does Macbeth want to discuss with Banquo? What is Banquo’s reply? | Macbeth wants to know if Banquo can be loyal to him and discuss the witches’ prophesies. Banquo is loyal to the king and would never be disloyal. |
| What horrifying vision appears to Macbeth? | He says a bloody dagger leading the way to Duncan’s death. |
| Why didn’t Lady Macbeth kill Duncan herself? | Duncan reminds Lady Macbeth of her father. |
| Right after the murder, how do Lady Macbeth and Macbeth act? | Lady Macbeth is calm and composed while Macbeth is anxious, feels guilty, and already feels remorse |
| Who comes to the castle early the next morning? | Macduff and Lennox |
| Who discovers Duncan’s body? | Macduff, the Thane of Fife |
| How do Lady macbeth and Macbeth try to avoid suspicion? | They change into their night clothes and act surprised and inconspicuous. Lady Macbeth pretends to faint and Macbeth, in his anger, kills the chamberlains. |
| Who are Malcom and Donalbain? Where do they go? | They are the king’s sons and they leave the country. Malcom flees to England, Donalbain leaves to Ireland. |
| Who will be king now? | Macbeth is now king. |
| What does Macbeth decide about Banquo? | Macbeth decides that he is a threat and vows to kill him. He feels that all his work has benefited banquo. |
| What happens when the murders meet Banquo and Fleance? | They killed Banquo and Fleance FLEES, hahaha |
| What “surprise guest” do the Macbeths have for dinner? What problems does he cause? | Banquo’s ghost is the surprise guest and he completely ruins the dinner. macbeth goes insane. |
| Who is Hecate? What is her significance? | Hecate is the main witch, and she casts a spell on Macbeth to lead him to his doom. |
| Where has Macduff gone? Why? | Macduff has gone to England to find King Edward to help restore Scotland to its rightful heir |
| Why is Macbeth is anxious to find the witches? Do you think he’s making a mistake? | He wants to know what lies in his future because he is committed to the course. Yes, his death awaits him. |
| Describe the apparitions and their messages | One- the floating helemted head-BEWARE MACDUFF two- bloody child- no person born will kill macbeth three- he is safe until the Bimawood moves toward Dunsianne |
| How does Macbeth decide to retaliate against Macduff? | He sends murders to kill off Macduff’s family |
| How has the english King offered him to help defeat Macbeth? | He offers him a 10,00 men army led by Old Siward |
| How has Lady Macbeth changed his since he was first seen in that play? What habit has she developed? | She beings to sleepwalk, close to a nervous breakdown, and continuously washes her hands of imaginary blood. (guilty) She used to have a killer instinct was strong. |
| Why are Macbeth’s robes said to “hang loose about him?” | Because he does not fit the shoes of being a good king. |
| Why is Macbeth so sure nothing bad will happen to him? | He is continuing on the prophecies, especially the one from the second apparition |
| what clues do the soldiers’ activities give you that Macbeth may be wrong? | his own soldiers are not fighting the oncoming enemies. |
| what finally happens to lady macbeth? | Lady Macbeth commits suicide. |
| why is macbeth so confident young siward wont kill him? | because he was born from a woman |
| what surprise does macduff spring on macbeth? | macduff tells macbeth that he was ultimately ripped from his other A.K.A C section |
| what does macduff bring to malcom? | macduff brings macbeth’s head to malcom |
| who will now be the king of scottland? | malcom is now the king of scottland |
Macbeth test
August 23, 2019