ELA B10 - MacBeth & Novel Structure

Question 1

A1 : Where does the book take place?

Answer 1

Scottland

Question 2

A1 : What were the witches doing (is their hobby)?

Answer 2

Killing Swine / Hogs

Question 3

A1 : What is the familiar cat called?

Answer 3

Graymalkin

Question 4

A1 : What is the familiar toad called?

Answer 4

Paddock

Question 5

A1 : What does the solider describe Macbeth as?

Answer 5

A great warrior.

Question 6

A1 : Who did Macbeth save during a battle?

Answer 6

Malcolm

Question 7

A1 : Who is Duncan?

Answer 7

Act 1’s King of Scotland

Question 8

A1 : Who is Malcolm?

Answer 8

Son of Duncan / Prince of Scotland

Question 9

A1 : Who is Macbeth’s co-worker and friend?

Answer 9

Banquo

Question 10

A1 : Why is Macbeth Fighting?

Answer 10

Because rebels have started a revolt.

Question 11

A1 : Which country did the Rebels get aid from?

Answer 11

Norway

Question 12

A1 : How much did the Rebels have to pay to get their fallen back?

Answer 12

10 000

Question 13

A1 : Why was the 10 000 demand a huge deal?

Answer 13

They were in a Christian era, thus all bodies must be respected and get a proper burial.

Question 14

A1 : What reward did Macbeth get?

Answer 14

The noble title, Thane of Cawdor.

Question 15

A1 : What happened to the previous Thane of Cawdor?

Answer 15

He admitted to his sins (aiding to the Rebels) yet got executed.

Question 16

A1 : Why was one witch angry at the start of S3?

Answer 16

A sailor’s wife would not share her chestnuts with her.

Question 17

A1 : What was the witches punishment the sailor’s wife in S3?

Answer 17

To make the husband “peek and pine”.

Question 18

A1 : What can we infer about the witches abilities? (2)

Answer 18

That they are supernatural can fly. They also refer to giving each other ‘winds’?

Question 19

A1 : What can we infer about the witches preference in flying?

Answer 19

They like to fly in smog.

Question 20

A1 : What does the phrase “Peek and Pine” mean?

Answer 20

To be sick, once recovered, will be sick again (and repeats).

Question 21

A1 : Who was the person accompanying Macbeth in S3?

Answer 21

Banquo

Question 22

A1 : Who could not distinguish the witches as female?

Answer 22

Banquo

Question 23

A1 : The witches made a prediction for the two men (Macbeth and Banquo). What was Macbeth’s?

Answer 23

For him to be Thane of Cawdor and him to be king.

Question 24

A1 : The witches made a prediction for the two men (Macbeth and Banquo). What was Macbeth’s?

Answer 24

For him to be Thane of Cawdor and him to be king.

Question 25

A1 : The witches made a prediction for the two men (Macbeth and Banquo). What was Banquo's?

Answer 25

For him to be the father of many kings.

Question 26

A1 : Why was the predictions heinous?

Answer 26

Only true visions / prophecies are given by God.

Question 27

A1 : Why are the witches themselves heinous?

Answer 27

They are the reverse of the Holy Trinity.

Question 28

A1 : Who told Macbeth that he would be Thane of Cawdor?

Answer 28

Ross

Question 29

A1 : Who did Macbeth tell by letter about the prophecies?

Answer 29

Lady Macbeth

Question 30

A1 : What was the anachronism in this act?

Answer 30

Lady Macbeth being able to read.

Question 31

A1 : Lady Macbeth wants to be 'unsex'ed. What does she mean?

Answer 31

To be removed of all feminine qualities so she could support / do the deed herself.

Question 32

A1 : Why has Lady Macbeth refuse to kill King Duncan?

Answer 32

King Duncan looks like her father.

Question 33

A1 : What news did a servant bring to Lady Macbeth after the letter?

Answer 33

That King Duncan is coming to their castle.

Question 34

A1 : What was the castle called?

Answer 34

Inverness

Question 35

A1 : Who's idea was it to kill Duncan?

Answer 35

Lady Macbeth

Question 36

A1: Why did Lady Macbeth think Macbeth is unable to murder the king?

Answer 36

He is too kind.

Question 37

A2 : What weapon did Macbeth see a vision of?

Answer 37

A dagger.

Question 38

A2 : There was ____ on the dagger. Pointing at Duncan's head. (Vision)

Answer 38

Blood

Question 39

A2 : Because of the vision of the dagger Macbeth decides to kill King Duncan. This act is called ____. Also, what does the blank mean?

Answer 39

Regicide is the act of killing a royal.

Question 40

A2 : Lady Macbeth ____ the groom's drinks.

Answer 40

Drugged

Question 41

A2 : Once Macbeth comes to his wife, what did they do?

Answer 41

Smear blood on the groomsman (framing them).

Question 42

A2 : The castle porter was rambling about demons. Why?

Answer 42

The castle porter was drunk.

Question 43

A2 : Before Duncan's body was found, Lennox makes a remark. What happened?

Answer 43

An earthquake happened.

Question 44

A2 : Duncan's two sons flee to where? (2)

Answer 44

Malcolm to England. Donalbain to Ireland.

Question 45

A2 : In S3 we see Ross talking to an old man. What two remarks does the old man make?

Answer 45

An owl killing a falcon and the king's horses eating each other.

Question 46

A3 : Why is Banquo uneasy?

Answer 46

Banquo becomes uneasy due to his suspicions on Macbeth killing the king and if he is to be killed next.

Question 47

A3 : What is the irony in calling Banquo 'chief guest'?

Answer 47

Banquo would not be able to attend the banquet.

Question 48

A3 : Macbeth calls for three murders. Their goal was to ___ ______ _____ and to kill Banquo and his son.

Answer 48

Slit Banquo's Throat

Question 49

A3 : Banquo was murdered. However, his son, Fleance lives. Why is Macbeth paranoid because of this?

Answer 49

Fleance's children may still be kings.

Question 50

A3 : Lady Macbeth tries to ground Macbeth. But that does not happen as Macbeth feels heavy guilt. What does this tell about the relationship between the two?

Answer 50

That it is falling apart.

Question 51

A3 : During the banquet Macbeth sees who?

Answer 51

A vision of Banquo.

Question 52

A3 : Macbeth frightened, yells and but there is nothing in other people's eyes. What does Lady Macbeth do?

Answer 52

Tries to make the nobles sit back at the banquet.

Question 53

A3 : Lady Macbeth pulls Macbeth aside to calm down. What reference did she make?

Answer 53

That Macbeth was acting like a girl.

Question 54

A3 : S5 is special, why?

Answer 54

This scene is most likely written by someone else and not by Shakespeare.

Question 55

A3 : Who is Hecate?

Answer 55

The Greek god of the moon.

Question 56

A3 : Who was the person the witches warn Macbeth of?

Answer 56

Macduff

Question 57

A3 : What did the witches tell Macbeth?

Answer 57

He cannot be slain by someone that is born from a woman.

Question 58

A3 : What other vision did Macbeth see?

Answer 58

A line of kings looking like Banquo.

Question 59

A3 : What was the reason that Macbeth had to go Macduff's estate?

Answer 59

Because he did not attend the banquet.

Question 60

A4 : Who visits Lady Macduff to warn them?

Answer 60

Ross

Question 61

A4 : What happens to Lady Macduff and her kids?

Answer 61

They were murdered by Macbeth's men.

Question 62

A4 : Why was Macduff not there?

Answer 62

Malcolm called for him.

Question 63

A4 : What does Macduff tell Malcolm about Scotland?

Answer 63

That many people are dying and it is not good to be in.

Question 64

A4 : Macduff and Malcolm banter. What does Macduff tell Malcolm?

Answer 64

That they can revolt against Macbeth.

Question 65

A4 : Ross joins the two and tells the same thing as the doctor before him. What did the two say?

Answer 65

That Scotland is not very good to live in.

Question 66

A4 : Ross tells devastating news to Macduff. What was this news?

Answer 66

That his all family was killed.

Question 67

A5 : We see Lady Macbeth being (metaphorically) spiralling down like Macbeth (it is told that she sleepwalks). What does this tell us about her?

Answer 67

She feels the same guilt as Macbeth.

Question 68

A5 : Malcolm has aid from who?

Answer 68

England

Question 69

A5 : What does Lady Macbeth do?

Answer 69

Commits suicide.

Question 70

A5 : Malcolm's army does what to confuse Macbeth?

Answer 70

Carry a branch to confuse Macbeth's scouts.

Question 71

A5 : Because of this, Macbeth loses the feeling to what?

Answer 71

Be scared / feel horror.

Question 72

A5 : Macbeth kills who first?

Answer 72

Young Siward.

Question 73

A5 : Macbeth does not want to fight Macduff, why?

Answer 73

He feels guilty for murdering his family.

Question 74

A5 : Why was Macbeth unable to kill Macduff?

Answer 74

Macduff was born by c-section. Thus, not being born by woman.

Question 75

A5 : Macbeth realizes what?

Answer 75

That the witches tricked him.

Question 76

A5 : Who wins the fight among Macduff and Macbeth?

Answer 76

Macduff

Question 77

A5 : Who is still alive at the end of the battle?

Answer 77

Banquo's son, Fleance.

Question 78

NS : What is an Aside?

Answer 78

When a character speaks out loud to the audience. The other characters cannot hear them.

Question 79

NS : What is a Soliloquy?

Answer 79

Use for dramatic effect. A character speak their thoughts and feelings. And are usually alone on stage.

Question 80

TH : What is a tragic hero responsible for?

Answer 80

Their Fate.

Question 81

TH : What is a tragic hero born into?

Answer 81

Into nobility.

Question 82

TH : How does a tragic hero face death?

Answer 82

Accepts it with honour.

Question 83

TH : All tragic heroes have ___.

Answer 83

Fatal flaw.

Question 84

TH : Audiences feel ___ and ___ for a tragic hero.

Answer 84

Pity & Fear

Question 85

TH : A tragic hero always ___.

Answer 85

Meets a tragic death.

Question 86

TH : A tragic hero will always be doomed to make a _____ ____.

Answer 86

Serious error.

Question 87

TH : A tragic hero will always fall from high _____ or _____.

Answer 87

Heights & Esteem

Question 88

TH : A tragic hero _____ their mistake.

Answer 88

Realize

Question 89

A4 : What does Lady Macduff represent?

Answer 89

Scottland

Question 90

A4 : What does Malcolm refer too?

Answer 90

Lucifer's Fall

Question 91

A4 : What does Macbeth see (from the witches den)?

Answer 91

A baby with a crown (No one can hurt him borne from a woman), a baby (Macduff), an a line with kings.