Macbeth KQ

Question 1

What does the quote ‘At least we will die with armour on our backs’ show about Macbeth’s character?

Answer 1

It could show his sudden bravery after he finds out his reign is coming to and end or it could also show that Macbeth is wanting to protect his kingdom.

Question 2

What did the three witches first say to Macbeth in act 1 scene 3?

Answer 2

First Witch: ‘All hail, Macbeth! hail to thee, Thane of Glamis!’
Second Witch: ‘All hail, Macbeth! hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor!’
Third Witch: ‘All hail, Macbeth! that shalt be king hereafter.’

Question 3

What semantic field does the quote ‘the seeds of time’ link with (Act 1 scene 3)?

Answer 3

Nature (or fertility.)

Question 4

What was the name of the person who said ‘It is too full o’ the milk of human kindness’?

Answer 4

Lady Macbeth

Question 5

Fill in the blanks ‘Look like the _____ flower, but be the ______ under it.’

Answer 5

‘Innocent’ and ‘serpent’

Question 6

What animal does the quote ‘I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent.’

Answer 6

A horse.

Question 7

What is Lady Macbeth reply to Macbeth’s question of ‘if we should fail?’

Answer 7

‘We fail!’

Question 8

What does Macbeth see before he murders Duncan in act 2 scene 1?

Answer 8

He sees a dagger.

Question 9

What does Macbeth describe the bell as in act 2 scene 1?

Answer 9

A knell (funeral bell.)

Question 10

‘Double, double toil and trouble;

fire burn and cauldron bubble,’ is a well know line spoken by who?

Answer 10

The three witches.