Macbeth Act One Quiz Flashcards
The three witches:
Three mysterious hags who plot mischief against Macbeth using charms, spells, and prophecies.
- Their predictions prompt him to murder Duncan.
where does macbeth take place?
scotland
King Duncan?
The good king of Scotland whom Macbeth murders for the crown
what is macbeths full title?
macbeth thain of glamis (general for a place in scotland)
Who is banquo?
another thane of scotland, his children will inherit the scottish throne
what are the 3 porphecies that the 3 witches tell banquo and macbeth on their way to see king duncan?
- Macbeth is the Thane of Cawdor
- Macbeth will become the King of Scotland
- Banquo’s children will become kids
who is ross?
A Scottish nobleman, Macduff’s cousin, delivers a message from the king to Macbeth that he is the thane of Cawdor
Who is malcom?
King duncan’s son who is announced to be the next king
where is macbeths castle?
Inverness
What are macbeths reasons to not kill the song?
- Macbeth is the kings relative and subject
- Macbeth is the kings host and should protect the king
what is macbeths only reason to kill the king?
his ambition to be king
who is lady macbeth?
macbeths wife who is a deeply ambitious woman who lusts for power and position.
who is macdonwald?
the leader of a rebel invasion who invades western isles, macbeth kills macdonwald
who is donalbain?
King Duncans son and Lacoms younger brother
who is lennox?
a young thane, a Scottish nobleman
