Timeline

Question 1

Act 1: Prophecies and Plots

Answer 1

• King Duncan plans to reward Macbeth with the title Thane of Cawdor.
• The witches prophesy is that Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor and King of Scotland.
• Macbeth is amazed that the witches prophesy came true.

Question 2

Act 2: Murder Most Foul

Answer 2

• Macbeth sees a vision of a dagger.
• He murders Duncan and Lady Macbeth helps covers up the murder.
• Macduff finds Duncan murdered.

Question 3

Act 3: Brutality and Betrayal

Answer 3

• Banquo’s ghost appears.
• Macbeth plans to see the witches again and they agree to meet him.
• Macduff flees to England.

Question 4

Act 4: Revenge

Answer 4

• Macbeth visits the witches and discovers that he should fear Macduff.
• Macduff learns the slaughter of his entire family.
• Macduff vows to kill Macbeth.

Question 5

Act 5: Downfall of the Macbeth’s

Answer 5

• Macbeth learns Lady Macbeth commuted suicide.
• Macbeth and Macduff meet.
• Macduff kills Macbeth in single combat.
• Macduff hails Malcom as King of Scotland.