Macbeth - Plot

Question 1

Describe what happens in Act 1 Scene 1?

Answer 1

A storm. 3 witches plan to meet Macbeth

Question 2

Describe what happens in Act 1 Scene 2?

Answer 2

King Duncan’s army has defeated rebels. Executes Thane of Cawdor, gives title to Macbeth

Question 3

Describe what happens in Act 1 Scene 3?

Answer 3

Weird Sisters tell M he will be Thane of Cawdor and King, and Banquo that his sons will be kings. Ross tells M he is Thane of Cawdor

Question 4

Describe what happens in Act 1 Scene 4?

Answer 4

King Duncan praises Macbeth and Banquo, names Malcolm as next King, plans to visit Macbeth’s castle

Question 5

Describe what happens in Act 1 Scene 5?

Answer 5

Lady Macbeth reads Macbeth’s letter about the Weird Sisters. He arrives and she persuades him to kill King Duncan

Question 6

Describe what happens in Act 1 Scene 6?

Answer 6

Lady Macbeth welcomes King Duncan and court

Question 7

Describe what happens in Act 1 Scene 7?

Answer 7

Macbeth decides not to murder; Lady Macbeth changes his mind

Question 8

Describe what happens in Act 2 Scene 1?

Answer 8

Macbeth meets Banquo and Fleance. He sees a dagger leading him to King Duncan’s room

Question 9

Describe what happens in Act 2 Scene 2?

Answer 9

Macbeth kills Duncan but brings daggers. Lady MAcbeth takes them back to frame grooms. There is a knock at the gate

Question 10

Describe what happens in Act 2 Scene 3?

Answer 10

Macduff discovers King Duncan dead. Macbeth kills grooms. Malcolm and Donalbain flee

Question 11

Describe what happens in Act 2 Scene 4?

Answer 11

Macduff reports grooms killed King Duncan, King Duncan’s sons fled so Macbeth is chosen to be king

Question 12

Describe what happens in Act 3 Scene 1?

Answer 12

Banquo suspects Macbeth, Macbeth plans to kill Banquo and Fleance

Question 13

Describe what happens in Act 3 Scene 2?

Answer 13

Macbeth doesn’t tell Lady MAcbeth his plans for murder

Question 14

Describe what happens in Act 3 Scene 3?

Answer 14

Murderers kill Banquo, Fleance escapes

Question 15

Describe what happens in Act 3 Scene 4?

Answer 15

Banquet scene. Macbeth sees Banquo’s ghost, unsettles guests.

Question 16

Describe what happens in Act 3 Scene 5?

Answer 16

Hecate tell Weird Sisters their properties would kill Macbeth

Question 17

Describe what happens in Act 3 Scene 6?

Answer 17

Suspicions of Macbeth are discussed as well as reports that Macduff in England will join Malcolm