| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is the weather when the witches meet? (Act 1 S.1) | Thunder and lightning (storm) |
When will the witches meet Macbeth? (Act 1 S.1) | After the battle |
At what time of day will the witches meet Macbeth? (Act 1 S.1) | Sunset |
Where will the witches meet Macbeth? (Act 1 S.2) | Upon the heath (open, wild land) |
Who is the King? (Act 1 S.2) | Duncan |
Who is praised by the Sergeant for bravery? (Act 1 S.2) | Macbeth |
Who is Malcolm? (Act 1 S.2) | King Duncan's son and heir |
Who brings the news of Cawdor's treason? (Act 1 S.2) | Ross |
Who did Scotland battle? (Act 1 S.2) | Norway |
What does the king order? (Act 1 S.2) | Thane of Cawdor to be executed, Macbeth gets his title
Thane of Cawdor betrayed Scotland by siding with Norway |
What is the witch talking about cursing in Scene 3? (Act 1 S.3) | A sailor for his wife not giving chestnuts
Spell lasts for 81 weeks |
Who is Banquo? (Act 1 S.3) | A close friend of Macbeth |
Why does Banquo question if the witches are women? (Act 1 S.3) | They have beards |
What three greetings do the witches give Macbeth? (Act 1 S.3) | Thane of Glamis, Cawdor, King |
Why is Macbeth confused from what the witches told him? (Act 1 S.3) | The said he is Thane of Cawdor, which he doesn't know he is. |
Who tells Macbeth he is the new Thane of Cawdor? (Act 1 S.3) | Ross and Angus |
What does Macbeth consider doing? (Act 1 S.3) | Killing the current king (Duncan) |
What does Banquo warn Macbeth about? (Act 1 S.3) | The witches may be tempting them into evil doings. |
What happened to the Thane of Cawdor at his execution? (Act 1 S.4) | He confessed to treason |
What happens to Malcolm? (Act 1 S.4) | He is named Prince of Cumberland (heir to the throne) |
How does Macbeth react to Malcolm's new title? (Act 1 S.4) | He sees him as an obstacle. |
How does Lady Macbeth react to him predicted to become king? (Act 1 S.5) | She is joyous, and immediately wants him to become king.
She asks the spirits to make her more ruthless |
How does Duncan react to the castle and hostess? (Act 1 S.6) | He is impressed, and happy to be there |
Why is Macbeth hesitant to go through with the murder? (Act 1 S.7) | He thinks of the consequences |
How does Lady Macbeth react to Macbeth not wanting to go through with the murder? (Act 1 S.7) | She convinces him to change his mind, challenging his manhood |
What is the murder plan? (Act 1 S.7) | Ensure the guards are drunk, kill Duncan, flame the guards. |