Macbeth

Who discovers that the King is dead? This character is also the Hero of the story.

• Macbain

• Macduff

• Banquo

Who do people think killed the King?

• The King's sons

• Banquo

• The servants

What happens to the people who are accused of killing the King?

• The kill Macbeth

• They run away

• They confess to the murder

What is the really weird thing about the morning?

• It is still dark as night

• It is snowing

• It is very sunny

The Second Prophecy (prediction) that the Witches made comes true! What is it?

• Banquo becomes King

• Macbeth runs away

• Macbeth becomes King

What does Macbeth confess to Macduff?

• He killed the king.

• He killed the king's men.

• He planted the daggers on the guards.

• He saw the murderer.

The natural disturbances that continue all night symbolize

• the chaos of a terrible storm

• a coming war with a neighboring country

• the evil of Macbeth’s deeds

• the flight of the king’s sons

The porter at Macbeth’s castle is depicted as

• an upright gentleman
• a scheming murderer
• a drunken joker
• a cowardly traitor

What excuse did Macbeth give for killing the guards (grooms)? What is his real reason?

• He was drunk and didn’t realize what he had done. He didn’t want anyone to suspect Lady Macbeth
• He did it out of love for Duncan and rage against the guard, but he actually wanted to be rid of any possible witnesses
• They were attacking him, and he did it in self defense. He wanted it to look like a plot to murder him, too
• The witches predicted it, and he could not help himself. He was afraid they would not be loyal to him once he became king

Which unnatural event (occurring after the murder) foreshadows a coming conflict among the people of Scotland?

• The Falcon and the Owl
• The Darkness
• The chill in the Castle
• Duncan's horses