| A | B |
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| The witches’ plain to meet when? | When the battle is over. |
| The three witches will see who the next time they meet. | Macbeth |
| What news does the captain bring about the battle between Macdonwald and Macbeth | Brave Macbeth defeated Macdonwald in a fierce battle. |
| According to the captain what did Macbeth and Banquo do when the Norwegian troops began a new attack? | With double the strength before Macbeth and Banquo courageously charged the fresh troops. |
| When King Duncan hears the battle report, he gives Ross to important commands. What does he order Ross to do? | Announce the execution of the old Thane of Cawdor, Inform Macbeth that he is the new Thane of Cawdor. |
| When Macbeth orders the witches to speak they address him by three different titles. | Than of Glamis, Than of cawdor, King. |
| Describe Macbeth’s reaction when he first hears the witches’ predictions for his future. | At first he is frightened and startled by the witches’ predictions. But he is also interested because he asked them for more information. |
| What message does Ross bring to Macbeth that matches the witches’ predictions? | The king has named Macbeth Than of Cawdor. |
| New Macbeth is frightened and confused because he faces a hard choice. He can either be king or do what. | Kill king Duncan |
| Did the Than of Cawdor die bravely or cowardly? | He died bravely because he confessed his sins and asked for forgiveness then he accepted his death with dignity and grace. |
| King Duncan has announced a title on his son Malcolm what is it | Prince of Cumberland. |
| What role will Malcolm play in the future of Scotland? | He will be the future king. |
| Why does lady Macbeth fear that Macbeth cannot do what must be done in order to win the crown? | She fears that Macbeth lacks the cruelty and dishonesty to murder the king. |
| What surprising news does the massager bring to lady Macbeth? | That the king will visit the Macbeths’ castle that night. |
| What bird does Shakespeare use in act I scene v? | raven |
| What does lady Macbeth asked the spirits to do for her and why? | She asked the spirits to remove her female traits and tenderness and compassion so she can commit murder. |
| Explain what lady Macbeth means when she tells Macbeth to deceive the world and behave as other people do. | Lady Macbeth wants Macbeth to hide his murderous plains and act normally. |
| What does Lady Macbeth tell her husband to do to prepare for the important business ahead of them? | Macbeth must let his wife make all the decision and plains. |
| What does Macbeth credit with giving him the courage to do the deed? | He credits his boldness ambition |
| Why does lady Macbeth scold her husband for leaving the party? | She is scolding him for going back on their plains to kill king Duncan. |
| Explain the steps in lady Macbeth’s plan to kill king Duncan. | First Duncan will fall asleep, then his two servants will fall asleep by drinking to much wine. Finally she and Macbeth will sneak into the chamber and kill king Duncan. |
| The blame for the murder will fall upon | The drunken servants |
| Why is Scotland at war in the opening of the play? | There is rebellion against king Duncan |
| Who is named to the Scotland’s throne? | Malcolm eldest son of Duncan. |
| What is the double trust that makes Macbeth hesitate to kill Duncan? | Macbeth is Duncan’s subject and kinsman and the king’s host. |
| How do the murderers plan to implicate Duncan’s grooms? | By smearing the grooms with Duncan’s blood. |
