Macbeth test

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