Macbeth Act 1-3 Flashcards
Which characters yelled ‘What’s the matter’ on page 67?
Macbeth, Ross, Lennox, MacDuff
Multiple characters expressed concern in this scene.
Which witch said he was going to be lord of Cawdor?
First one, Second one, Third one
Refers to the prophecies given by the witches.
Where was Macbeth and Banquo going when they first met the witches?
Forres
Who met up with Macbeth and Banquo after they talked with the witches?
Ross and Angus
What happened to the former Thane of Cawdor?
He confronted his crimes so he was killed.
Why is Macbeth upset that Malcolm is made prince of Cumberland?
Malcolm stands between him and the crown.
Which one of the three murderers struck out the light right before killing Banquo?
Second murderer
What does Lady Macbeth mean by asking the spirits to ‘unsex’ her?
She thinks she must become more manly in order to have no compassion.
At what time did the witches decide to meet in the beginning of the story?
After sunset
Who did MacDuff talk to on page 63?
Porter
How does Macbeth’s characteristics after gaining the crown change the storyline?
Macbeth started to act paranoid and questioned his ability to rule.
Why does Lady Macbeth show such great concern regarding Macbeth?
What does Lady Macbeth call Macbeth after he is hesitant about killing King Duncan?
She says how he is no man if he doesn’t kill King Duncan.
What does the quote ‘Bring forth men-children only, For thy undaunted mettle should compose Nothing but males’ mean, and who says it?
Why did Macbeth decide to take matters into his own hands instead of waiting for the prophecy to come true?
He wanted the crown ASAP and thought he had to make it happen.
Why does Macbeth show no concern towards the witches but trusts everything they say?
How was paragraph 4 on page 77 explained?
And Duncan’s horses - this is a thing most strange - magnificent and swift, prime examples of their race, turned wild and broke their stalls, ran out, and would not be obedient, as if they would war with mankind.
Who are all the guests at the banquet?
Lady Macbeth, Macbeth, Ross, Lennox, Lord, attendants
When they killed the Lord of Cawdor, how did he die?
Terrified
What is the signal Lady Macbeth gives to Macbeth to let him know she took care of the guards?
Rings bell 3 times
