Introduction

Question 1

Macbeth

Answer 1

an ambitious Scottish nobleman. He murders King of Scotland and takes his place

Question 2

Lady Macbeth

Answer 2

Macbeth’s wife. Persuades Macbeth to kill the King. Eventually goes mad and kills herself

Question 3

Duncan

Answer 3

King of Scotland at the start of the play. Macbeth murders him

Question 4

Malcom

Answer 4

Duncan’s son. He flees after Duncan’s murder, and becomes king at the end of play

Question 5

Macduff

Answer 5

a noble soldier. He doesn’t trust Macbeth and eventually kills him

Question 6

Lady Macduff

Answer 6

Macduff’s wife. Macbeth has her and her children murdered

Question 7

Banquo

Answer 7

a brave soldier and nobleman. He’s friends with Macbeth but Macbeth kills him

Question 8

three witches

Answer 8

are evil supernatural beings who can predict future. Their leader called Hecate

Question 9

Shakespeare 1564

Answer 9

Shakespeare born in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

Question 10

Shakespeare 1582

Answer 10

married Anne Hathaway

Question 11

Shakespeare 1583-85

Answer 11

had 3 children- Susana, Hamnet and Judith

Question 12

Shakespeare 1585-92

Answer 12

began an acting career in London

Question 13

Shakespeare 1589-1613

Answer 13

wrote most of his plays

Question 14

Shakespeare 1611

Answer 14

first known performance of ‘Macbeth’

Question 15

Shakespeare 1616

Answer 15

died, aged 52