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Macbeth Flashcards

1
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Who’s the main character

A

Macbeth

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2
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Who predicted the future

A

The three witches

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3
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What did Macbeth get first

Thane of Cawdor or king

A

Thane of Cawdor

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4
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How did Macbeth become king

A

Killing the king

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5
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What is the setting of the opening scene?

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An open deserted place, lightning, thunder and rain.

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6
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What are the three witches discussing?

A

When they will meet Macbeth

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7
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Why does Duncan believe the solider can provide them with news?

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He has clearly been injured in battle, he should know.

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8
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How does Macdonwald behave in battle?

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Refer to him as an enemy, a traitor, and a rebel.

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9
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When the Norwegians began a new attack, what did Macbeth and Banquo do?

A

Came out victorious.

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10
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What news does the thane of Ross bring?

A

He is the one who tells the king “ even though the thane of Cawdor was a traitor”, but the Scottish still wins.

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How does Duncan respond to the news of Cawdor’s behavior?

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Will kill him and give his title to Macbeth.

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12
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How do the three witches greet Macbeth?

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All Hail Thane of Glamis, All Hail Thane of Cawdor, All Hail King here after.

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What do the three witches prophesy concerning Banquo?

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His sons will be king but he will not be king.

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What is Banquo’s reaction to the three witches?

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Thinks they are hulisinating, ate something.

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What does Banquo mean when he says, “ What can the devil speak true?

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It is possible that the devil could speak the truth, do these witches really know something.

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16
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What is Macbeth’s impression of the three witches after learning he has been named thane of Cawdor?

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He is confused, but he will wait and see how things play out.

17
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What is Macbeth’s attitude toward Duncan when the scene opens

A

Modisty, loyal, and humble.

18
Q

Duncan names his elder son as the prince of Cumberland. Why is this a problem for Macbeth?

A

It stands in the way of the thrown.

19
Q

How does lady Macbeth react to her husband’s letter?

A

She is excited, but also afraid her husband does not have what it takes to Murder the King.

20
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What does Lady Macbeth say will happen to Duncan when she learns that he is coming to Inverness?

A

He is not going to leave alive.

21
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Why does Lady Macbeth tell her husband leave all of the plans to her?

A

She’s going to do it because he won’t be able to fake his way through it.

22
Q

Who greets Duncan at Inverness?

A

Lady macbeth

23
Q

What does Macbeth mean when he says Duncan is “ here in double trust?

A

He trusts me because i am his servant, because he is also a guest in my house.

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