New Key Act/Scene Notes

Question 1

Act 1, Scene 1

Answer 1

The witches’ meeting and prophecy

Question 2

Act 1, Scene 3

Answer 2

Macbeth and Banquo’s meeting with the witches

Question 3

Act 1, Scene 5

Answer 3

Lady Macbeth’s reaction to Macbeth’s letter and her two soliloquy’s regarding the planned murder of Duncan

Question 4

Act 1, Scene 7

Answer 4

Macbeth’s hesitation and conflict with Lady Macbeth regarding the planned Murder of Duncan and her manipulation of him.

Question 5

Act 2, Scene 1

Answer 5

The dagger scene

Question 6

Act 2, Scene 2

Answer 6

Macbeth’s feeling of guilt after Duncan’s murder, and Lady Macbeth’s response

Question 7

Act 2, Scene 3/4

Answer 7

Ross and the old mans comments on the disturbances to the natural world after Duncan’s regicide

Question 8

Act 3, Scene 1

Answer 8

Macbeth’s worries about Banquo and Fleance, and the planned murder of them.

Question 9

Act 3, Scene 2

Answer 9

The shift in the relationship of power between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth

Question 10

Act 3, Scene 4

Answer 10

The banquet and appearance of Banquo’s ghost

Question 11

Act 4, Scene 1

Answer 11

Macbeth’s visit to the witches and apparitions

Question 12

Act 4, Scene 2

Answer 12

Macbeth’s murder of Lady Macduff and family/workers

Question 13

Act 4, Scene 3

Answer 13

Macbeth’s visit to the witches and their three apparitions

Question 14

Act 5, Scene 1

Answer 14

Lady Macbeth’s madness

Question 15

Act 5, Scene 3

Answer 15

Macbeth’s isolation and defiance

Question 16

Act 5, Scene 8

Answer 16

Macbeth and Macduff meet and fight